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Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia
In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysia’s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism — a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The court’s rejection of Anwar’s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian […] The post Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:It’s always steel — tariffs provide Trump with a familiar trade weapon
The industry has suffered from overproduction and protectionism for decades
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade
Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiations
The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism investigation
Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Pakistan’s Upgrade to Diplomatic Ties With the Taliban Should Not Be Seen in Isolation
India and China’s own moves vis-a-vis Afghanistan may have influenced Pakistan’s decision.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:India: 11 dead after cricket stadium stampede
A top official in the Indian state of Kerala says eleven people died after a stampede at a stadium in the city of Bengaluru. Fans had been celebrating their side's win in the Indian Premier League final.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China delayed by Trump trade war
Partnership between US and Chinese tech groups stalled by Beijing regulator in wake of geopolitical tensions
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine releases new footage of daring AI strikes that crippled Putin’s bomber fleet
Kyiv used artificial intelligence to conduct one of the most audacious attacks on Russia in history.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trump’s 5 percent defense spending target seemed far-fetched. Now not so much.
NATO defense ministers in Brussels are expected to pave the way for a new defense spending goal —the questions are now when, and how.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn
The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Analysis: UK’s solar power surges 42% after sunniest spring on record
The UK’s solar farms and rooftops generated more electricity than ever before in the first... The post Analysis: UK’s solar power surges 42% after sunniest spring on record appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:New Zealand Reverses Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Ban Amid Energy Security Concerns
New Zealand’s experience demonstrates that relying on fossil fuels, even as a stopgap measure, can undermine progress toward net-zero goals.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Thousands Displaced by Flooding - Omorate Town 'At Risk of Submersion'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 8,000 people have been displaced by flooding caused by the overflow of Lake Turkana and the Omo River in Dasenech district, South Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Region, according to Umer Nakuwe, Deputy Administrator of the district and Head of the Peace and Security Administration Office.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:EU urges China to loosen rare earth curbs as carmakers near crisis point
European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič raises shortage of vital materials with Chinese commerce minister
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack
The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:French court strips Marine Le Pen of her local mandate
The decision is another reminder of how the far-right leader's judicial woes are affecting her political career.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Court Grants 8-Day Probe Into Dr. Mahlet, Seven Others Charged With 'Inciting Riot and Unrest'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Federal High Court Arada Division has granted an additional eight-day investigation period for eight detained individuals, including anatomical pathologist Dr. Mahlet Guush, who are facing charges of "inciting riot and unrest" and "collaborating with anti-peace forces," amid a nationwide strike by health professionals.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ambassador Dina Mufti Accuses Isaias Afwerki of Promoting 'Cushitic-Semitic Antagonism', Interfering in Ethiopia's Internal Affairs
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ambassador Dina Mufti, Member of Parliament and former spokesperson of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has accused Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki of promoting what he called a "very dangerous" narrative of "Cushitic-Semitic antagonism" as part of what he described as a broader attempt to destabilize Ethiopia and realign political forces in the Horn of Africa.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Stampede after cricket victory kills at least 11 in India
Eleven people were killed and scores more injured after a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, in India's southern Karnataka state, where fervent fans had gathered to celebrate the first-ever Indian Premier League title win for the city's team.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Cote d'Ivoire: Four Côte d'Ivoire Opposition Figures Barred From October Presidential Election
[RFI] Four prominent opposition figures in Côte d'Ivoire have been excluded from the final electoral list, officials announced on Wednesday, leaving them ineligible to contest presidential elections later this year.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: 'Sponsored Lies' - Chamisa Dismisses Claims He Is Forming New Party
[New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has dismissed as "sponsored lies" social media rumours suggesting he is launching a new movement at the end of this month.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto's seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a critical step toward reconstituting the electoral body, which has been without commissioners since January 2023.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders makes PM gamble
Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders, with his shock of white-blond hair, has upped the ante on his political future by blowing up the governing coalition in the Netherlands. It's a high stakes move which could backfire.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Powell to cut rates as data raises concern for US economy
US president says Federal Reserve has been too slow to lower borrowing costs in contrast to ECB
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: African Union Commission Welcomes the Election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia to the United Nations Security Council
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Liberia on their successful election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term; joining the Federal Republic of Somalia in representing the African Group during this pivotal period.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Did Trump know about Ukraine’s drone blitz in advance?
Ukraine’sstrategic drone strikeson Sunday against elements of Russia’s nuclear triad all across the country were an unprecedented provocation that risks a dramatic worsening of the conflict. Speculation has since swirled about whether Trump knew about these attacks in advance, which his Press Secretarydenied. What follows are five relevant points, each accompanied by brief arguments about […] The post Did Trump know...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: NAFDAC Seals 39 Illegal Water Factories in Five Months
[Premium Times] Mr Benu explained that a total of 43 packaged water facilities were inspected during the period
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trump says ‘extremely hard’ to make a deal with China’s Xi as trade stalemate fuels calls for leaders to talk
The two countries have blamed each other for violating a trade agreement reached in Switzerland on May 12.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Dozens of bodies found in area of Libya's capital controlled by armed militia, UN says
The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Despite US Disapproval, Europe Eyes a Greater Role in the Indo-Pacific
The robust European presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue was just the latest indication that the EU seeks to defend its own interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Gambia: When Will the New Currency Notes Be the Only Notes in Circulation?
[Foroyaa] The whole nation has forgotten that it is government policy to put new currency notes into circulation. Foroyaa has followed the authorities on the implementation of the policy and many promises have been made to explain when the old notes will cease to be a legal tender and for the new notes to take their place. Up to this day, nothing is clear on the subject matter.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:US tariffs talks heading in 'right direction', says EU trade chief
The EU and United States are “advancing in the right direction” to reach a trade agreement that will head off 50-percent steel tariffs, the bloc’s trade chief Maroš Šefčovič said on Wednesday.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else | Greg Jericho
Australia’s weak economic growth is not surprising when you factor in what’s going on with households, private investment, trade and government spendingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere were early signs that the March GDP figures were not going to be good.To start with, the Bureau of Statistics’ new measure of household spending that covers...
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