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Malaysian economy outlook at risk 25 Feb 2020

Malaysian economy outlook at risk

Malaysian political upheaval is jeopardizing the economy outlook at a time of heightened global risks and brewing discontent among locals about rising living costs.

Mahathir resignation accepted 25 Feb 2020

Mahathir resignation accepted

Malaysia’s king on Monday accepted Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s shocking resignation but reappointed him as interim leader.

UN: Libya’s Warring Sides Agree to Lasting Cease-Fire Deal 24 Feb 2020

UN: Libya’s Warring Sides Agree to Lasting Cease-Fire Deal

The UN mission in Libya said Monday that the country’s warring sides had agreed to turn a shaky cease-fire into a lasting deal, stirring modest hopes after weeks of sporadic violence that derailed negotiations.

Trump: US Keen to Raise Defense Equipment Sales to India 24 Feb 2020

Trump: US Keen to Raise Defense Equipment Sales to India

Trump says US is prepared to supply India with defense equipment ranging from drones to helicopters and missile systems.

South Korea to Prompt US, North Korea Talks 24 Feb 2020

South Korea to Prompt US, North Korea Talks

South Korea foreign minister called on Monday for a quick resumption of stalled US-North Korean nuclear talks.

Saudi–US drill underway in Persian Gulf 24 Feb 2020

Saudi–US drill underway in Persian Gulf

The joint Saudi–US joint drill titled “Marine Defender” kicked off in the Persian Gulf on Sunday.

Trump in India as ties over trade dispute tangles 24 Feb 2020

Trump in India as ties over trade dispute tangles

US President Donald Trump has arrived in India on his first official visit to the country amid strained relations between Washington and New Delhi over a trade dispute.

Mahathir Mohamad submits resignation 24 Feb 2020

Mahathir Mohamad submits resignation

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced his resignation, paving the way for a possible formation of a new government.

Gold prices jumps over 2% 24 Feb 2020

Gold prices jumps over 2%

Gold prices climbed more than two percent on Monday to their highest since February 2013, as spikes in coronavirus cases in several countries outside China deepened worries about a hit to the global economic growth.

Johnson to Start Trade Talks with the US 24 Feb 2020

Johnson to Start Trade Talks with the US

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ready to begin trade talks with the US within the coming fortnight, according to a report.