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Former U.S. president Donald Trump faced new charges Thursday in a case accusing him of illegally possessing classified documents, with prosecutors alleging that he asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct a federal investigation into the records.  New counts further compound …

The Bank of Canada says it’s trying to not raise interest rates more than it has to, as members of the governing council are mindful of the risks associated with raising rates too much.  Central bank issues summary of deliberations at their last meeting to decide on rate policy. The …

SINGAPORE, Singapore — Singapore on Friday hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, the city-state’s first execution of a woman in nearly 20 years, officials said. The execution was carried out despite appeals from rights groups, who argue capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect on crime. “The capital sentence …

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—The Philippines has gained around $285-million investment commitments from Malaysian investors in various sectors during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s state visit here. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) Marcos bared this following a meeting with business leaders and companies here on Thursday, July 27. He said …

KUALA LUMPUR: All is calm and “good” between House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Vice President Sara Duterte. “We’re good,” Romualdez told reporters as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. prepared to wrap up his state visit in Malaysia. Last May, Duterte threw barbs seemingly directed at Romualdez following the demotion of former …

Typhoon Egay ravages northern Luzon, leaves swathe of damage Typhoon “Egay” (international name Doksuri) pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one person, toppling trees, knocking out power and dumping heavy rain that caused flash floods and landslides as thousands sheltered with neighbors or in emergency evacuation centers. …

Polling indicates most Canadians feel its time for a change of government in Ottawa. Wednesday’s cabinet shuffle offered change beyond the cosmetic — but no indication that Justin Trudeau feels the need to alter course.  It was a sweeping cabinet shuffle, but not the kind that signals a change of …

England and France could suddenly get a new, colder climate due to the collapse of an Atlantic current. It’s just one sign we’re getting dangerously close to some irreversible climate “tipping points.” Here’s what that means.  Imminent collapse of Atlantic current could lead to sudden, irreversible climate impacts, new study …

Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger’s democratically elected president, announcing on state television late Wednesday that they have put an end to the government over the African country’s deteriorating security.  U.S. calls for president’s immediate release amid possible coup. Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s democratically elected president, …

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to an upper limit of 5.5 per cent, on Wednesday — and left the door open to another increase, if necessary.  Central bank increases benchmark lending rate. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its key …