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Georgia Seeks New IMF Programme Amid Political Tensions and Economic Challenges
VIENNA – Georgia is looking to establish a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),…
UK Minister Resigns Amid Controversy Over Family Ties to Bangladesh Ex-PM
LONDON – Tulip Siddiq, the UK minister responsible for financial services and anti-corruption efforts, resigned on…
Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 10 Lives, Destroy Thousands of Homes
LOS ANGELES – Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 10 lives and destroyed…
NATO Weighs Higher Defence Spending Target Amid Trump’s 5% GDP Proposal
BRUSSELS – NATO leaders are debating raising the alliance’s defence spending target beyond the current 2%…
China Accuses Germany of ‘Hyping’ Espionage Threat Amid Charges Against Three Individuals
BEIJING – China has criticized Germany for “hyping up” alleged espionage risks after German prosecutors charged…
Taylor’s University Launches Applied Health Sciences Programme to Address Malaysia’s Growing Healthcare Needs
SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Taylor’s University has unveiled its new Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Health…
Taiwan’s Opposition Lawmakers Support Controversial Bill, Sparking Constitutional Debate
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has rejected calls to reconsider an amendment to the Constitutional Court…
Malaysia Denies Hiding Royal Document on Najib’s House Arrest
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil denied allegations on Jan 8 that a royal…
Indonesia Signs Landmark Deal with Qatar for One Million Affordable Homes
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Qatari investor to construct…
Singapore Banks and Police Save Over $73 Million from Scams
SINGAPORE – More than 8,700 bank customers were spared financial losses of approximately $73 million during…
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to Serve as Caretaker Chancellor
VIENNA – Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will assume the role of caretaker chancellor on Friday,…