Malaysia Court Rejects Najib Razak’s House Arrest Bid

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s High Court delivered a stinging blow to former Prime Minister Najib Razak…

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…