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For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large
WASHINGTON, April 11 — When Donald Trump was asked about the prospect of conservative Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas retiring, the Republican president voiced his support for the US […]
‘It’s very difficult to live’: Iran war leaves crisis‑scarred countries counting the costs
Rising oil and gas prices and currency strains worsen economic woes in Sri Lanka, Egypt, Pakistan IMF has signalled readiness for US$20-50 billion (RM79-RM198 billion) of emergency support ahead of […]
UK pauses plan to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Trump opposition
LONDON, April 11 — Britain’s government said today it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – home to the US-British Diego Garcia air […]
Thailand raises welfare payments for needy as Middle East war hits economy
BANGKOK, April 11 — Thailand will increase its allowance for essential goods starting Monday to help cushion the economic impact of the Middle East war, with farmers, small business owners […]
War in the Middle East: Where things stand ahead of Pakistan peace talks
PARIS, April 11 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran delegation meets Pakistan PM An Iranian delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of […]
Tehran source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds held in Qatar, other countries
DUBAI, April 11 — A senior Iranian source said on today the US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move […]
New Zealand says cyclone Vaianu to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding
WELLINGTON, April 11 —New Zealand’s national weather service warned today prepare for damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding in what it described as a potentially “life-threatening” event, as cyclone […]
Russia and Ukraine begin temporary Orthodox Easter ceasefire as US-led talks falter
KYIV, April 11 — A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on this afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. […]
Pakistan urges US and Iran to engage constructively in Islamabad talks to end Middle East war
ISLAMABAD, April 11 — Pakistan’s foreign minister today called for the United States and Iran to “engage constructively” at talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war, after […]
South Korea’s Lee accuses Israel of failing to reflect on rights abuse allegations after disinformation row
SEOUL, April 11 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him […]