politics

Malaysia’s new PM pleas for unity to fix virus-hit economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's new prime minister called on his colleagues Sunday to end a months-long political crisis…

US VP Harris begins Asia trip amid Afghan debacle

Vice President Kamala Harris began a trip to Asia Sunday where she will offer reassurances of Washington's commitment to the…

US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport due to ‘security threats’

The United States on Saturday urged its citizens in Afghanistan to avoid traveling to the Kabul airport, citing "potential security…

Three more US senators test positive for Covid-19

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Three US senators from different political affiliations and different parts of the country said Thursday…

Malaysian king meets party leaders in hunt for new PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's king met political party chiefs Tuesday as the hunt began for a new prime…

Malaysia PM quits after just 17 months in office

by Sam Reeves / M. Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's prime minister and his government resigned Monday after…

Canada snap elections coming as Trudeau seeks post-pandemic mandate

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday is expected to call snap elections for September 20 to seek a new…

Malaysian PM to offer resignation Monday: minister

Malaysia's embattled leader will offer his resignation to the king Monday, a minister said, potentially spelling an end to his…

Trudeau expected to call Canada snap elections Sunday

by Michel COMTE / with Anne-Sophie THILL in Montreal OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected…

The accusations against Andrew Cuomo, and how he responded

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The damning report released by the New York attorney general which forced the…

Iran’s presidency confirms Raisi invited to Bagdhad summit

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to a planned regional summit in Baghdad, his…

Myanmar junta says had ‘nothing to do’ with UN envoy plot

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's junta had "nothing to do" with an alleged plot to attack the country's ambassador to…

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