Trump picks TV’s Dr Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
The celebrity doctor will work closely with RFK Jnr, whom the US president-elect has picked to lead the top US health agency.
In Sri Lanka, China and India have a chance to join hands
The island nation could benefit from the expertise of Beijing and New Delhi, which would do well to help Colombo resist Western influence.
Israel’s Netanyahu offers US$5 million for each hostage freed, vows no Hamas rule in Gaza
The prime minister also promised a ‘safe way out’ of Gaza for the family of anyone who brings an abductee back to Israel.
Howard Lutnick named US commerce secretary and will ‘lead’ on tariffs and trade
Wall Street CEO co-chairs Donald Trump’s transition team and was previously said to be considered for treasury secretary.
Trump 2.0 will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong, Manila envoy says
If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.
Iran to stop producing near bomb-grade uranium, UN watchdog says
The move is a sign the Islamic Republic may be ready to resolve a stand-off with the West over its atomic activities.
G20 ends with call for urgency on climate, global health, women’s rights
‘We only scratched the surface of the deep challenges the world has to face,’ Brazilian host says as gathering of world leaders concludes.
Iran says no charges against student who stripped to her underwear
Activists say the woman was arrested after protesting over hijab rules; officials say she is ‘ill’ and has been handed over to family.
US panel urges Congress to delve into China’s indirect imports of Iranian oil as Trump returns
American commission says China appears to have insulated itself from sanctions by re-routing crude imports through places such as Malaysia.
Trump’s hush money sentencing adjourned post re-election win, but legal battles continue
Justice Juan Merchan is considering how to proceed following Trump’s re-election win, with potential outcomes ranging from dismissal to a four-year delay.