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US economy logged 4.4% growth in third quarter, official data shows

The economy has remained resilient despite uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's policies, particularly his double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on Earth

Japan's TEPCO shuts reactor shortly after restart due to safety glitch

TEPCO, which also manages the wrecked Fukushima plant, said there was no safety issue from the glitch

Trump launches Board of Peace, says it'll work with UN on global conflicts

Trump, who will chair the Board of Peace, invited dozens of world leaders to join the initiative, arguing that it should address conflicts beyond Gaza while working alongside the United Nations

Putin says Russia ready to send $1 billion to Trump's Board of Peace

Russia, which has not formally joined Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, said it is prepared to contribute $1 billion to support the Palestinian people through the US president's initiative

India among top 5 passenger markets for Singapore's Changi Airport

The airport's top five passenger markets for 2025 were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India

Sovereignty non-negotiable, says Denmark after Trump claims Greenland deal

Danish PM wrote that Nato is fully aware of Denmark's position that anything political can be negotiated on, including security, investment and economy- but we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty

What happens to Greenland 'not our concern': Russian President Putin

Commenting on Denmark's treatment of Greenland, Putin said Denmark has treated Greenland like a colony for many years and has often been harsh towards it

Trump's European threats could complicate future US efforts to rebuild ties

In his second term, Trump has cast aside alliances forged over seven decades with Europe that helped lead to the reunification of Germany and the collapse of the Soviet Union

Asian shares mostly rise after Trump backs down on Greenland tariff threat

South Korea's Kospi was up 2 per cent to 5,008.08, crossing the 5,000 mark for the first time after hitting records earlier this month

Flagship Russian crude sinks in China after Indian buyers pull back

In a sign of the overall trend, Russia's oil exports recently fell to the lowest since August, as Moscow faced mounting difficulties in delivering barrels to key buyer India

National security trial opens for Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organisers

Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, were charged with incitement to subversion in September 2021

'Left with no alternative': EU freezes US trade deal over Greenland threat

The European Parliament's trade committee was set to decide its stand on the deal on January 26-27, but the vote has now been postponed

Malaysia's ex-army chief charged with money laundering in defence scandal

Hafizuddiean Jantan, 57, pleaded not guilty to four charges of receiving proceeds from illegal activities between 2024 and 2025 under the anti-money laundering law

US Army issues standby orders for a possible Minneapolis deployment

If deployed, the troops would likely offer support to civil authorities in Minneapolis, according to the official, who stressed that such standby orders are issued regularly

WEF 2026 Day 4: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

The second last day of the annual summit will start with a conversation with Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California

Trump's 'Board of Peace' adds to US challenges against UN authority

A decades-long reform effort gained new impetus after the Trump administration last year set out to eliminate billions of dollars in funding to international organisations and humanitarian assistance

Immigration crackdown reaches Maine as court freezes curbs on protest limit

State and local officials who oppose the campaign were served with federal grand jury subpoenas Tuesday for records that might suggest they were trying to stifle enforcement

As Trump talks tariffs, Argentina welcomes 1st huge shipment of Chinese EVs

Chinese automakers - once choked by 35 per cent levies on imports - are seizing on a new measure to allow 50,000 electric and hybrid cars into the country this year tariff-free

Democratic senator assails secret ICE policy to enter homes without warrant

In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Blumenthal said an "anonymous" disclosure to his office revealed a May 12, 2025, memo from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Trump says Canada 'lives because of US' after Carney rebukes Washington

Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, Trump pointed out his proposed Golden Dome missile shield would also defend Canadian airspace