China’s yuan on the rise in oil trade, but petrodollar here to stay: report
The expansion of China’s digital yuan and financial technology are helping to boost yuan settlements in the crude trade and hastening the decline of...
In Kyiv, UK’s Keir Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would give Ukraine the support it needed to put it in the strongest position to...
What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid in Malaysia and the existence of a royal ‘decree’
Jailed for corruption linked to state firm 1MDB, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is determined to be freed from prison and transferred to...
Apple trails Huawei, Vivo in China smartphone market in 2024, iPhone leads fourth quarter
Apple recaptured the top spot in China’s smartphone market in the fourth quarter, but it fell to third place in 2024 after a year...
From cannibal to influencer: Indonesia’s Hannibal Lecter finds redemption on social media
More than two decades ago, he was one of Indonesia’s most feared men. Now, he has transformed into a social media influencer, known for...
US executive order targets China, other alleged cyberattackers days before Joe Biden exits
In a last bit of unfinished business before Joe Biden’s presidency ends, the White House on Thursday announced an executive order meant to bolster...
FEC Commissioner Sees ‘DOGE Potential’ in Moving Agency Out of Washington
Trump moved federal jobs out of D.C. during his first term and promised more of the same while campaigning. WASHINGTON—Federal Election Commissioner Trey Trainor...
After Wildfires Delay, Biden Creates Two National Monuments in California
President Joe Biden signed designations at the White House on Tuesday, establishing two new national monuments in California. The signing ceremony for Chuckwalla National...
Malaysian father freed from Cambodian scam syndicate over lack of computer, English skills
A Malaysian single father was freed from a Cambodian scam syndicate last week, with reports suggesting that his lack of computer skills may have...