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Bill to sanction Russia's trading partners would get my backing, says Trump

The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries that buy Russian energy products and are not actively supporting Ukraine

Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over premium foreign brands?

As the economy cools, spending on foreign premium brands has stalled. Instead, when Chinese consumers do splash out, they're turning to homegrown labels

Republicans reject claims of affordability crisis, downplay election losses

Republican officials aiming to avoid another defeat in next fall's midterms are encouraging candidates to embrace the president fully and talk more about his accomplishments

UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees

The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as PM Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party

Trump may hold talks with Maduro as US aircraft carrier reaches Caribbean

Trump didn't offer details about the possible discussions with Maduro, but he said Venezuela would like to talk

Trump to welcome Saudi crown prince with deal signings, lavish dinner

The crown prince's day at the White House next Tuesday will begin with an arrival ceremony on the sweeping South Lawn and a subsequent greeting on the South Portico

Thousands join Gen Z-led protest in Mexico over crime, corruption

The demonstration was mostly peaceful but ended with some young people clashing with the police. Protesters attacked police with stones, fireworks, sticks and chains, grabbing police shields and other

Google planning to invest $40 billion in 3 new data Centres in Texas

Texas has become a magnet for data centers as companies chase relatively cheap energy, vast tracts of land, and a state eager to host the infrastructure that's powering AI boom

South Korean conglomerates pledge $550 billion domestic investment

Hyundai Motor Group pledged 125.2 trillion won over the same period

Nepal EC publishes election schedule, Jan 20 date to file nomination

The candidates will have to file nomination for the election to the House of Representatives from 10 am to 6 pm on January 20, according to a notice published by the Election Commission

UN climate change body mulls new document on fossil fuel by Oct 2026

However, there is a lack of in-depth data regarding fossil fuel and more information on the subject is needed before coming out with anything concrete, Lago told a press conference late Saturday night

Headwinds for Trump in getting Saudi crown prince to back Israel ties

The normalisation push is expected to be high on the agenda when Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday for talks during a pomp-filled White House visit

Gold may stay choppy ahead of US jobs data, Fed meeting minutes: Analysts

Investors will also closely watch Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Wednesday

Iran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in country: Minister

There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Araghchi said

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens

Japan is confronting a fast-evolving drug crisis as etomidate-laced 'zombie cigarettes' spread among young users, triggering arrests and trafficking probes

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia: Zelenskyy

Security chief Rustem Umerov, said that he had held consultations in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, with the support of Kyiv's partners, on resuming the process of exchanges

Czech Republic plans $19 bn nuclear push to double output, cut fossil use

Nuclear will generate between 50 per cent and 60 per cent around 2050 in the Czech Republic, or maybe slightly more," Petr Zavodsky, chief executive of the Dukovany project said

Bangladesh steps up security ahead of tribunal's verdict against Hasina

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will deliver the verdict against 78-year-old Hasina on Monday

'Pop Mart's Labubu frenzy raises fears of Beanie Baby-style collapse'

The hype over the sharp-fanged monster dolls is about to peak, and doubts about the next sales driver for owner Pop Mart International Group Ltd. suggest its shares have limited upside

At least 9 killed, 53 injured in Russia's latest missile strike on Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine continued from Friday into Saturday, launching three Kh-47M2 'Kinzhal' air-launched ballistic missiles, as well as 135 different strike drones