China Covid cases fall, govt inspecting Shanghai, other outbreaks
Parents stand behind a tape line as they deliver bags to children at a school under lockdown, following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Shanghai,...
US announces new sanctions after North Korea ICBM test
The United States imposed new sanctions on entities and people in Russia and North Korea after Pyongyang’s latest ICBM missile test. — Picture by Hari...
Western sanctions won’t sway Kremlin, says Russia’s former president Medvedev
ussian ex-president and deputy head of security council Dmitry Medvedev walks during a session at the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow...
Hong Kong leader rejects barrister nominee to sensitive judges panel, appoints another
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, holds a news conference in Beijing, China, June 3,...
Ringgit eases further versus US dollar amid market uncertainties
Ringgit notes are seen at a money changer in Kuala Lumpur June 20, 2018. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The ringgit closed...
UK sanctions Gazprombank, Alfa Bank and shipping firm Sovcomflot
A person is pictured through a window above a Gazprombank branch in Moscow July 17, 2014. — Reuters pic LONDON, March 24 — Britain froze...
UK’s Sunak under fire over response to cost of living crisis
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaks during a virtual news conference, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease in London, Britain September 24,...
Agriculture Ministry to hold talks with state governments on Temporary Occupational Licence period, says PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the Parliament building, March 23, 2022. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, March 24...
US and Japan strike deal on beef tariffs
Packed US beef is displayed at a supermarket in Chiba, east of Tokyo August 9, 2006. — Reuters pic WASHINGTON, March 24 — The United...
Russian steel giant Severstal battles to avoid default
An employee stands near a ladle furnace for adding other components to raw steel at the plant of steelmaker Severstal in Cherepovets October 22, 2018....