An unchecked Trump rapidly remakes US government and foreign policy
WASHINGTON – The last time US President Donald Trump held office, he tried to make deep cuts to foreign aid but was blocked by Congress. He is finding little resistance from…
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Congress reveals plan to fund parts of US government through Sept
WASHINGTON – US congressional leaders revealed a detailed agreement to keep large parts of the government operating through Sept 30 as they sprint to avert another shutdown…
US stocks drop as possible government shutdown adds to angst
NEW YORK – Wall Street stocks fell sharply on Thursday as worries about a potential US government shutdown added to angst over lofty interest rates.
Far-right members of the…
Swedish government considers allowing police to stop Quran burnings
STOCKHOLM – Sweden’s government is considering changing the Public Order Act to make it possible for police to deny permission for acts such as burning the Quran, but only if…
Companies, government should develop Singaporean talent in global firms
SINGAPORE – Companies in Singapore should have clear road maps for developing local talent with international expertise, especially if they have received related government…
Spain government calls snap election after heavy local ballot losses
MADRID – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for July 23, a day after his left-wing coalition government suffered heavy losses in regional…
South Africa is ‘actively non-aligned’ on Ukraine war, says government
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s presidential security advisor said on Saturday the country was “actively non-aligned” in Russia’s war against Ukraine, after US allegations it had…
Japan real wages drop by most since 2014 despite government push
TOKYO – Japanese workers’ real wages fell by the most since 2014 despite the government’s push for more pay, underscoring the difficulty of achieving the central bank’s goal of…
New Israel government hits back over Palestinian recourse to UN
Israel’s new hard-right government has announced that it will withhold some Palestinian Authority revenues in response to its move to seek “consequences” from the United Nations…
UK restricts Chinese cameras in government buildings over security fears
LONDON – Britain on Thursday instructed government departments to stop installing security cameras made by companies subject to Chinese security laws, disconnect such devices…