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Asian Markets Drift As US Jobs Data Dims Rate-Cut Hopes

Asian Markets Drift As US Jobs Data Dims Rate-Cut Hopes

December 17, 2025 6:55 am

Asian equities traded mixed on Wednesday as fresh US labour market data failed to revive expectations for another interest rate cut next month, while oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump’s order to block sanctioned Venezuelan tankers.

Investor sentiment across the region remained cautious after Federal Reserve officials signaled they were unlikely to lower borrowing costs for a fourth consecutive policy meeting. Lingering concerns over elevated technology valuations and the pace of returns from heavy investment in artificial intelligence continued to weigh on risk appetite.

Markets had been focused on the delayed release of key US non-farm payrolls data. Figures …

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Oil Blockade As ‘Irrational’

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Oil Blockade As ‘Irrational’

December 17, 2025 6:42 am

Venezuela’s government on Tuesday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country, calling the move reckless and warning it could further destabilize an economy already under severe strain.

In a statement released by the administration of President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas accused Washington of acting with “utter irrationality,” arguing that the blockade amounted to an attempt to seize Venezuela’s natural wealth by force. “The President of the United States intends to impose a supposed naval blockade on Venezuela with the aim of stealing the riches that belong to our …

Trump Questions $72bn Netflix–Warner Bros Megamerger

Trump Questions $72bn Netflix–Warner Bros Megamerger

December 9, 2025 3:38 am

President Donald Trump signaled on Sunday that Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face resistance from his administration, raising the stakes for what would become one of the most consequential entertainment mergers in decades.

Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Trump said Netflix already commands “a very big market share,” and warned that its dominance “would go up by a lot” if the deal goes through. While he praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos — calling him “a great person” who has done “one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies” — Trump made …

Trump’s Strategy Warns Europe Of ‘Civilizational Erasure’

Trump’s Strategy Warns Europe Of ‘Civilizational Erasure’

December 5, 2025 11:55 am

The Trump administration has cast an unusually stark eye on Europe in its new National Security Strategy, warning that the continent risks “civilisational erasure” and may no longer be able to field the economic or military strength expected of long-standing allies. The 33-page document, released this week, lays out President Donald Trump’s worldview with unmistakable force, portraying a West at risk of losing itself and a United States determined to reshape its partnerships.

Describing the strategy as a roadmap to preserve America’s global primacy, Trump reprises themes he raised at the United Nations—chief among them his belief that Western Europe’s …

Zelensky Extends Thanks As Trump Pressures Kyiv

Zelensky Extends Thanks As Trump Pressures Kyiv

November 23, 2025 3:05 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky moved quickly on Sunday to ease fresh tensions with Washington, offering a public note of gratitude to President Donald Trump after the U.S. leader sharply criticized Kyiv in the middle of high-stakes talks in Geneva aimed at ending the war with Russia.

Trump, whose position on Ukraine has swung repeatedly during his second term, lashed out earlier on his Truth Social platform, saying Ukrainian officials had shown “ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS.” He was referring to his proposed plan to end the nearly four-year conflict — a plan that, in its earliest form, echoed several of …

Congress Sends Bill Requiring Release Of Epstein Files To Trump

Congress Sends Bill Requiring Release Of Epstein Files To Trump

November 19, 2025 4:07 pm

The US Congress has passed legislation directing the Department of Justice to release its investigative files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for signature. The House of Representatives approved the measure 427-1, and the Senate quickly cleared it through unanimous consent, bypassing debate.

Trump said he will sign the bill, reversing his earlier opposition. Over the weekend, he had criticised the push for disclosure but later urged Republicans to support transparency, insisting he had “nothing to hide” while framing the files as a distraction from other priorities.

The files include documents from federal …

Ronaldo Attends White House Dinner With Trump

Ronaldo Attends White House Dinner With Trump

November 19, 2025 1:49 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines this week after attending a high-profile White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The event, which drew international attention, brought together political leaders, business figures, and global celebrities — with Ronaldo’s presence standing out as one of the evening’s most talked-about moments.

According to Reuters, Ronaldo joined the Saudi delegation during the Crown Prince’s official visit to Washington, where the group was received by President Trump and senior U.S. officials. Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr, has become one of …

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

November 18, 2025 8:28 am

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a sweeping American proposal for Gaza, handing President Donald Trump a significant diplomatic win and setting the stage for an international force to take shape in the territory. The vote — 13 in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining — gives rare momentum to a plan that blends security intervention, political restructuring and a tentative pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.

At the core of the resolution is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, a multinational contingent that Washington says several nations are prepared to join. The force would work alongside Israel, …

US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

November 17, 2025 9:55 am

Air travel in the United States is set to regain its rhythm on Monday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would lift emergency restrictions imposed during the prolonged government shutdown. The agency said airlines can return to full schedules beginning at 6 a.m. Eastern Time, marking a significant step toward stabilizing an industry strained by weeks of delays and cancellations.

The temporary limits, introduced earlier this month, were a direct response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Reports of exhaustion, skipped shifts, and mounting safety concerns pushed the FAA to reduce flight operations at 40 major airports …

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

November 17, 2025 7:34 am

President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the full cache of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp turn from his earlier reluctance. Posting late Sunday, Trump said his party should support disclosure “because we have nothing to hide,” a statement that comes amid mounting political pressure and a steady stream of document releases by House Democrats.

The renewed attention on Epstein has unsettled Trump’s allies, especially as recently published correspondence has included passing references to him. Trump has long denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has portrayed the ongoing …

Trump Mocks Rep. Ilhan Omar With McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image

Donald Trump: Mocks Ilhan Omar ‘McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image’

November 14, 2025 8:11 pm

President Donald Trump and White House lampoon Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar after she said she wasn’t worried about deportation or losing citizenship.

President Donald Trump and the White House drew attention this week after appearing to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., using a campaign-era photo of Trump posing as a McDonald’s worker. The image, shared on X, shows Trump smiling and waving from a drive-thru window.

The post followed the resurfacing of an interview in which Omar stated she had no fear of deportation or losing her U.S. citizenship. In the clip, aired on The Dean Obeidallah Show, Omar said, …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

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