Newsfeed
UK populist Reform party attracts latest Conservative defector
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Britain’s populist Reform UK party won another defector from the country’s once dominant Conservative Party on Sunday, attracting lawmaker Andrew Rosindell, part of the Conservatives’ […]
Two high-speed trains derail in Spain, police said
MADRID, Jan 18 (Reuters) – At least two people have died and an unknown number are trapped after two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday in southern Spain, Spanish police said. […]
Flash: At least two people were killed after two high-speed trains derailed in S. Spain: media
Flash: At least two people were killed after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain: media Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Urgent: EU ready to defend itself against any coercion: European Council President
BRUSSELS, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — European Council President Antonio Costa said on X on Sunday that the EU is “ready to defend itself against any form of coercion” in response […]
1st LD Writethru: EU considering hitting U.S. with 93 bln euro worth of tariffs: media
BRUSSELS, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — The European Union is considering hitting Washington with 93 billion euros (107.68 billion U.S. dollars) worth of tariffs or restricting American companies from the bloc’s […]
Urgent: EU capitals considering hitting U.S. with 93 bln euro worth of tariffs: media
BRUSSELS/LONDON, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — EU capitals are considering hitting Washington with 93 billion euros (107.68 billion U.S. dollars) worth of tariffs or restricting American companies from the bloc’s market, […]
Syrian president cancels Germany visit, Merz meeting
BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has cancelled his visit to Berlin on Monday and Tuesday, a German government spokesperson told Reuters. Read full story Date: 19 […]
4 killed in car-train collision in Russia’s Pskov region
MOSCOW, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Four people were killed in a collision between a car and a freight train at a level crossing in Russia’s Pskov region, the regional branch […]
Toyota still has the drive
Globally, Chinese carmakers have been nibbling away on market shares. Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 1:15 am Source: thestar.com.my
Retailers get a lift from Sara
The relatively strong run in the consumer retail sector seen in recent months appear to show no signs of exhaustion just yet. Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 1:15 […]