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Malaysian Indians: A Diminishing Voice in a Changing Nation US claims China manipulating its position at UN to undermine America’s interests
The House Select Committee on China released a report on Friday asserting that China is manipulating its position at the United Nations to “undermine America’s…
Current Affairs
US judge rules restrictive Pentagon press access unconstitutional
A US federal judge on Friday ruled as unconstitutional a Pentagon press access policy that withdrew accreditations from a host of prominent media organisations.
Elements of…
Iran war: Trump says he’s considering ‘winding down’ US military operations
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran three weeks into the war, but warned the Strait of…
What are the real reasons behind the change of date for Trump’s China visit?
The official line is straightforward: US President Donald Trump asked for a delay to his long-anticipated summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and…
On the Radar: Latin America Keeps Attacking Crime — But Is It Working
On the Radar: Latin America Keeps Attacking Crime — But Is It Working
Bombings on Ecuador’s border with Colombia, the arrest of one of the region’s…
Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in US-Israel war on Iran
President Donald Trump assailed Nato allies on Friday over their lack of support for the US-Israel war against Iran, calling the long-time US allies “cowards”.
“Without…