India Nipah virus

India Says Two Nipah Virus Cases in West Bengal but Situation Is Contained After Rapid Response

Indian authorities on Tuesday said they had ensured the “timely containment” of the deadly Nipah virus after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal since December, downplaying earlier reports that suggested a larger outbreak. In a statement...
Chinese President Xi Jinping - Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo

Xi Jinping Reaffirms China’s Commitment to UN-Centred World Order During Talks With Finnish Prime Minister as Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Raises Global Concerns

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday (January 27) that Beijing remains committed to upholding a United Nations-centred global order, as he met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing amid growing uncertainty over the future of multilateral institutions. Xi...
Malaysian Ringgit

Malaysian Ringgit Hits Over Seven-Year High Against US Dollar as Investor Confidence and Global Factors Lift Currency

The Malaysian ringgit continued its strong rally on Tuesday (Jan 27), trading at 3.9540 against the US dollar at the lunch break, marking its strongest performance in more than seven years. The level represents a fresh high not seen since...
Air China

China Halts flights 49 Routes to Japan Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions, Travel Warnings and Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourists

China has cancelled all scheduled flights on 49 air routes with Japan as Beijing reiterated travel warnings urging its citizens to avoid visiting the country, particularly during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday in February. Data released by Chinese travel...
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Prioritise Disarming Hamas, Demilitarising Gaza After Return of Last Hostage, Rules Out Reconstruction Until Security Goals Are Met

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Jan 27) that Israel would now shift its focus to disarming Hamas and fully demilitarising the Gaza Strip following the return of the last Israeli hostage held in the Palestinian territory. Speaking...
Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Judge Orders ICE Acting Director to Appear in Court, Citing Trump Administration’s Failure to Hold Bond Hearings for Detained Immigrants

The chief federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court this week, saying the Trump administration has repeatedly failed to comply with court orders requiring bond hearings for detained...
Donald Trump

Venezuela, Greenland: How US’ Aggressive Foreign Policy Signals Anxiety-Not Strength in Rapidly Changing World Order

The United States’ recent foreign policy posture — most starkly visible in Venezuela and Greenland — has raised unsettling questions about Washington’s direction on the world stage. From the alleged abduction of Venezuela’s president to explicit threats involving the annexation...
Donald Trump

Trump Says US Will ‘Work Out’ South Korea Tariff Solution After Surprise Announcement

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States and South Korea will “work something out” following his surprise announcement Monday to raise tariffs on imports from the Asian ally to 25 per cent. Trump offered no further details as...
US dollar

US Dollar Slides to Four-Year Low as Trump Shrugs Off Weakness, Markets Brace for Policy Turbulence

The U.S. dollar extended its sharp sell-off on Tuesday (January 27), sinking to its lowest level in nearly four years against a basket of major currencies after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the greenback’s decline, telling reporters he believed...
Federal agents stand guard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Ecuador Condemns Alleged ICE Attempt to Enter Its Minneapolis Consulate as Trump Deportation Crackdown Triggers Deadly Protests

Ecuador on Tuesday (Jan 27) condemned what it described as an attempted incursion by United States immigration agents into its consulate in Minneapolis, escalating diplomatic tensions amid nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign. In a statement, Ecuador’s...
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