1MDB costing govt RM50b, many more mini-1MDB cases: Guan Eng | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News

1MDB costing govt RM50b, many more mini-1MDB cases: Guan Eng | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News: KUALA LUMPUR: The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal is costing the government RM50 billion, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.

TODAYonline | S’pore must work with like-minded partners to uphold multilateralism, says PM Lee

TODAYonline | S’pore must work with like-minded partners to uphold multilateralism, says PM Lee: PARIS — With a rising wave of populism globally and uncertainties over Washington’s policies, Singapore will have to work with like-minded partners including those in Europe to uphold the multilateral system, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

However, he cautioned that European c

As Trump engages Putin, his deal with Kim collapses | USA | Al Jazeera

As Trump engages Putin, his deal with Kim collapses | USA | Al Jazeera: After the Singapore summit, North Korea did not reciprocate US concessions.

Moon orders military to show him all martial law documents-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Moon orders military to show him all martial law documents-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily: President Moon Jae-in on Monday ordered the military to submit to him personally all documents related to a martial law plan drafted in March 2017, a contingency plan in case the Constitutional Court rejected the impeachment of President Park Geun-hy

Abe to announce candidacy for LDP leadership race in Aug - Japan Today

Abe to announce candidacy for LDP leadership race in Aug - Japan Today: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to announce his candidacy in the presidential race of his Liberal Democratic Party in August, as he seeks to win a third term to become Japan's longest-serving leader, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. Abe was initially expected to announce his plan to run…

Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For New Strategy, Patience in Myanmar Peace Talks

Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For New Strategy, Patience in Myanmar Peace Talks: Six days of talks produce agreement on 14 basic principles, but tough security issues remain.

Duterte’s Push to Alter Constitution Bombs With Majority of Voters - Bloomberg

Duterte’s Push to Alter Constitution Bombs With Majority of Voters - Bloomberg: Two-thirds of Filipino voters remain opposed to President Rodrigo Duterte’s push to change the constitution and give more power to regional governments, according to a new poll.

Head of Indonesia's Golkar Party Wants to Be Jokowi's Deputy - Bloomberg

Head of Indonesia's Golkar Party Wants to Be Jokowi's Deputy - Bloomberg: The head of Indonesia’s second-biggest political party doesn’t just want a seat at the cabinet table, he wants to be at President Joko Widodo’s side.

Former CIA director Brennan urges Pompeo, Bolton, Kelly to resign following 'treasonous' Trump-Putin summit | TheHill

Former CIA director Brennan urges Pompeo, Bolton, Kelly to resign following 'treasonous' Trump-Putin summit | TheHill: Former CIA Director John Brennan on Monday called on members of President Trump's Cabinet to resign in protest following the president's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking how Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, nationa

If Trump is itching for a fight, Elizabeth Warren is happy to give it to him - The Washington Post

If Trump is itching for a fight, Elizabeth Warren is happy to give it to him - The Washington Post: The Massachusetts senator hones her pitch in a reelection campaign that could be a tuneup for a presidential run.

Declaring "We Are All Militant Again," Sanders and Teachers Rally Against Trump's "Hateful, Corporatist" Agenda

Declaring "We Are All Militant Again," Sanders and Teachers Rally Against Trump's "Hateful, Corporatist" Agenda: "Giving tax breaks to billionaires, spending unlimited sums on the military, and telling us we do not have enough money for education are not the priorities that the people of this country want to see."

Why the Supreme Court Should Have 27 Justices, Not 9 | Time

Why the Supreme Court Should Have 27 Justices, Not 9 | Time: The battle over court packing isn't about partisan politics. Here's why this lawyer thinks 27 justices, or more, is the right direction

7 Texas Republicans in Congress were outraised by their Democratic rivals | The Texas Tribune

7 Texas Republicans in Congress were outraised by their Democratic rivals | The Texas Tribune: Candidates for Congress recently filed their second-quarter fundraising reports. In some districts, Democratic candidates raised more than double what the Republican incumbents reported.

Trump-Putin Meeting: How Will Republicans React? - The Atlantic

Trump-Putin Meeting: How Will Republicans React? - The Atlantic: The GOP can either defend the United States or serve the damaged and defective man who is now its president.

Mariia Butina, Who Sought ‘Back Channel’ Meeting for Trump and Putin, Is Charged as Russian Agent - The New York Times

Mariia Butina, Who Sought ‘Back Channel’ Meeting for Trump and Putin, Is Charged as Russian Agent - The New York Times: Mariia Butina was accused of trying to broker secret relationships with American politicians so Russia could influence American policies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes pacifying line on Taiwan as hawks call for force | South China Morning Post

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes pacifying line on Taiwan as hawks call for force | South China Morning Post: Xi steers clear of harsh rhetoric in talks with former KMT chairman Lien Chan to appeal to the Taiwanese public, analysts say

Trump fist-bumped Turkish leader Erdogan, said he "does things the right way" - CBS News

Trump fist-bumped Turkish leader Erdogan, said he "does things the right way" - CBS News: Behind the scenes at contentious NATO meeting, encounters shed light on president's regard for allies and adversaries

Theresa May Rejects Idea of Second Brexit Referendum

Theresa May Rejects Idea of Second Brexit Referendum: Theresa May rejected the idea of a second Brexit referendum after Justine Greening advocated it in an article. May is struggling after Boris Johnson and David Davis quit her cabinet over her Brexit plan.

Macron’s plans to bring back national service APPROVED by two-thirds of French people | World | News | Express.co.uk

Macron’s plans to bring back national service APPROVED by two-thirds of French people | World | News | Express.co.uk: ALMOST two-thirds of French people approve of President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to bring back compulsory national service two decades after it was scrapped, a poll has revealed.

Germany: We Can’t Trust the Whack Job in the White House | Vanity Fair

Germany: We Can’t Trust the Whack Job in the White House | Vanity Fair: Our long-standing allies have just about had it with Donald Trump.

Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high – UN | UN News

Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high – UN | UN News: The number of civilians killed in Afghanistan hit a record high in the first half of the year, despite last month’s unprecedented ceasefire between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, the United Nations reported on Sunday.

Women Reservation Bill: Please support passage of bill on women's reservation in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi | India News - Times of India

Women Reservation Bill: Please support passage of bill on women's reservation in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi | India News - Times of India: India News: NEW DELHI: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging his support for the passage of the bill on women's reservati.

Saudi Arabia: Foreign capital flight, 'expat exodus', and business unrest - Business Insider

Saudi Arabia: Foreign capital flight, 'expat exodus', and business unrest - Business Insider: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have portrayed himself as a moderniser rolling back the country's stultifying social restrictions — but he is struggling to turn the country's financial fortunes around, with the economy suffering a crisis of confidence.

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ALTSEAN-BURMA: NGO campaigning for human rights and democracy in the ASEAN region, with a particular focus on Burma.

White House Orders Direct Taliban Talks to Jump-Start Afghan Negotiations - The New York Times

White House Orders Direct Taliban Talks to Jump-Start Afghan Negotiations - The New York Times: As patience with the long war fades, diplomats have expanded authority to begin talks with the Taliban, which could grow into broader negotiations.

The Midwest eases its Trump swoon and flirts again with Democratic candidates - The Washington Post

The Midwest eases its Trump swoon and flirts again with Democratic candidates - The Washington Post: The region that swung the presidency to the Republican now looks to candidates who pledge to keep him in check

Trump’s defense of Russia prompts outrage from some Republicans - The Washington Post

Trump’s defense of Russia prompts outrage from some Republicans - The Washington Post: “The damage inflicted by President Trump’s naivete, egotism, false equivalence, and sympathy for autocrats is difficult to calculate,” said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Historic Win and the Future of the Democratic Party | The New Yorker

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Historic Win and the Future of the Democratic Party | The New Yorker: David Remnick on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is likely to become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Will her democratic-socialist identity push the Party to the left?

Uber announces new tools to make pickups less of a headache - The Verge

Uber announces new tools to make pickups less of a headache - The Verge: Uber is rolling out a new suite of tools that are designed to enhance communication between drivers and riders and make tricky pickups much less stressful.