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Myanmar pro-military party wins first phase of Junta-run elections: Official results
Myanmar’s dominant pro-military party won the first phase of junta-run elections, the last released official results showed on Monday, with the USDP taking nearly 90 per
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over potential China trade deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on Canadian imports if Canada moves forward with implementing a trade deal with China.
Afghan taekwondo coach freed after 13 days in custody over ‘improper hijab’
An Afghan female taekwondo coach who was arrested for allegedly not wearing the hijab “properly” has been released after spending 13 days in detention, reports BBC.
China will swallow Canada: Trump
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada for opposing the proposed deployment of the “Golden Dome” air defense system in Greenland, warning that China could eventually “swallow” Canada as Ottawa deepens trade ties with Beijing.
US formally exits WHO
The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization. The process began a year ago through an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.
Japan PM dissolves parliament
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved parliament, paving the way for a snap national election scheduled for February 8.
Trump orders US warships toward Middle East amid tensions with Iran
The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, ordering a major naval force to move toward the Gulf region, according to US officials.
US exits WHO leaving $260mn in dues
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving behind nearly $260 million in dues, according to WHO estimates.
Trump announces formation of ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, saying the body will initially focus on enforcing a ceasefire in Gaza but may later play a role in resolving global crises.
Trump's many statements on US economy are untrue: Report
United States President Donald Trump has made a range of claims about the state of the US economy.