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Mahathir, who is serving his second term in office after storming to a shock election victory last year, has a reputation as something of a financial maverick.

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia amid US-China...

To cushion the impact of the collision between the superpowers, Mahathir said Malaysia was collaborating more with its...

21 Oct 2019 12:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative Party lost a by-election in Wales, cutting his parliamentary majority to just one. (Photo: AFP)

UK PM leaves Brexit delay letter unsigned, sends 2nd note

Johnson was required by law to send the delay request after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal on Saturday.

20 Oct 2019 11:56 AM IST

Downing Street released Mays letter moments after a senior EU official told AFP that Tusk was proposing to postpone Brexit day by up to a year. (Photo:AP)

Brexit deal in the balance as British MPs hold historic vote today

The most controversial element relates to arrangements to keep open the border between British Northern Ireland and EU...

19 Oct 2019 9:42 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposes Donald Trumps pullout from the 2015 global deal curbing Irans nuclear activities. (Photo: AFP)

It was wrong not to take Boris Johnson seriously,' says Emmanuel...

'He may be colourful character sometimes but we all are at times. He's got temper, but he's leader with a real vision,'...

19 Oct 2019 9:35 AM IST

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Here's how Boris Johnson's Brexit agreement different from May's...

Former Prime Minister Theresa May struck a deal with the EU in December 2018, but Parliament rejected it three times.

18 Oct 2019 9:49 AM IST

Queen Elizabeth II (Photo: AP)

'Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British govt,' says Queen...

'My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly...

15 Oct 2019 10:21 AM IST

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'There's a way forward for Brexit that could secure interests,' says...

Britain said the latest talks had been 'constructive' and there would be more talks on Monday.

14 Oct 2019 10:05 AM IST

Digital currencies such as Facebooks Libra will disrupt the financial system, either by forcing central banks to innovate or by grabbing a global role that could challenge the dominance of the dollar, ECB board member Benoit Coeure said on Tuesday.

Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Lawmakers had previously considered regulation of cryptocurrencies a marginal issue, until the emergence of talks about...

9 Oct 2019 12:24 PM IST

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Boris Johnson to unveil new Brexit plan in closing address

Johnson has pledged to renegotiate the exit terms May agreed with Brussels, which MPs rejected three times.

2 Oct 2019 3:10 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Cruising majority for Boris Johnson's Conservative party: UK election...

Britain votes on Dec 12, with Johnson hoping to secure a majority to be able to push through his Brexit deal to take the...

28 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative Party lost a by-election in Wales, cutting his parliamentary majority to just one. (Photo: AFP)

Boris Johnson apologises for Islamophobia in his party, seeks inquiry

Johnson was asked if he would apologise for the Islamophobia that has taken place in his party.

28 Nov 2019 12:21 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson vows to table 'Get Brexit Done' deal before Christmas

There would also be more spending on infrastructure, science, and education, while at the same time controlling debt.

25 Nov 2019 10:35 AM IST