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US Sanctions Honduran Officials Over Election Chaos
WASHINGTON – The US State Department denied a visa to Honduran National Electoral Council member Marlon…
Trump’s Grip Slips as Midterms Loom
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s aggressive second-term blitz, expanding executive power, slashing bureaucracy, and igniting…
Australia Eyes Speech Bans After Deadly Attack
SYDNEY – New South Wales authorities pledged sweeping powers to curb protests and speech for up…
Ghana Urged to Lead Reparations Charge
ACCRA – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama engaged with a global delegation pushing for slavery and…
US Balances Japan Alliance Amid China Tensions
Washington – The United States can sustain its ironclad alliance with Japan while pursuing productive ties…
31 Malaysians Rescued from Myanmar Scam Syndicate Return Home
PUTRAJAYA – Thirty-one Malaysians trapped by an online job scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar, arrived safely…
Africa Cup of Nations Shifts to Every Four Years
RABAT – In a landmark decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday that the…
Melaka Allows Christmas Decorations in Hotels, Restricts Only Halal-Certified Kitchens
MELAKA — Hotels in Melaka are permitted to continue displaying Christmas decorations, with restrictions applying only…
Putin Says Russia Ready for Peace, Claims Strategic Initiative in Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his annual end-of-year press conference that, while Ukraine…
UAE Hit by Heaviest Rainstorm in Months, Flights Cancelled and Roads Flooded
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates faced its heaviest rainstorm in months on December 19, prompting…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Backs Son for 2026 Presidency, Sparking Doubts and Market Jitters
BRASILIA — Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s endorsement of his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, for Brazil’s…