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Trump weighs broader cabinet reshuffle as Iran war pressure grows

Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch: The five-week-old war has driven up gas prices, dragged down Trump's approval ratings and intensified anxiety about the consequences for Republicans heading into November's midterm elections.

4 days ago
Americas

Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens tone

A Russian tanker full of crude oil has entered Cuban waters and was expected to reach port on Monday, possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as US President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on the Caribbean island. ...

1 week ago
Americas

At least 8 million join anti-Trump protests in US

Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate. ...

1 week ago

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Indonesia, Brazil ink commercial aviation deal amid growing demand

President Prabowo Subianto has witnessed the signing of a deal between Brazil’s aerospace giant Embraer and state-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to advance their collaboration in commercial aviation, saying that he is eager to “increase the capacity” of the national aircraft maker.

1 year ago
Americas

Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine

With two months left in office, lame-duck US President Biden made a major policy change that yields to a long-standing request from Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, now in its third year.

1 year ago
Americas

Biden out of the picture as world leaders meet

Biden has been making a last pitch for global support on issues from Ukraine and Gaza to climate change before Donald Trump returns to the White House.

1 year ago
Americas

Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine

G20 leaders meeting at Rio de Janeiro's Modern Art Museum for a two-day summit tackled an agenda that reflected a shifting global order, trying to shore up multilateral consensus before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to power in January.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency

Carr has "fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans' Freedoms" and will "end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America's Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America," Trump said in the statement.

1 year ago
Americas

UN chief urges G20 'leadership' on stalled climate talks

The annual UN talks in Baku are deadlocked at the midway point, with nations no closer to agreeing a $1 trillion deal for climate investments in developing nations after a week of negotiations.

1 year ago
Americas

Muslims who voted for Trump upset by his pro-Israel cabinet picks

"It's like he's going on Zionist overdrive," said Hassan Abdel Salam, a former professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and co-founder of the Abandon Harris campaign, which endorsed Green Party candidate Jill Stein.

1 year ago
Americas

Lame-duck Biden tries to reassure allies as Trump looms

The 81-year-old lame-duck US president attempted to use a summit in Lima to shore up ties with key Asia-Pacific allies before the potential wrecking ball of a second Trump term.

1 year ago
Americas

'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands in White House

The US president and president-elect shook hands in front of a roaring fire in the Oval Office, with Biden restoring a tradition that Trump broke when he refused to recognize his 2020 defeat by Biden.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive

Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an entity Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.

1 year ago
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Prabowo holds meeting with CIA chief in Washington

State news agency Antara reported that the meeting took place inside the Wisma Indonesia guest house in the eastern part of the capital city.

1 year ago
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Indonesia, US affirm respect for rights in South China Sea

Indonesia and the United States on Tuesday underscored their “unwavering support” for upholding freedom of navigation and “respect for sovereign rights and jurisdiction” in their talks on the South China Sea.

1 year ago
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United States is a ‘great friend’, Prabowo tells Biden

President Prabowo Subianto vows during a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House that he will continue to work hard to strengthen the relation between the two countries.

1 year ago
Americas

Prabowo meets Biden, vows to work 'very hard' for Indonesia-US ties

Washington sees Indonesia, the most populous country in Southeast Asia, as an important partner in a region where its rival Beijing has deep trade and investment ties.

1 year ago
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Prabowo builds rapport with next US administration

President Prabowo Subianto posted a video of his phone call with Donald Trump, during a working visit to Washington, DC, saying that he was willing to travel to Florida to meet the president-elect in person amid an ongoing effort to solidify his American rapport.

1 year ago
Americas

Peru's Chancay: China's megaport of entry to South America

"It's nearly ready," Gonzalo Rios, deputy general manager of the Peruvian subsidiary of Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping, which has a 60 percent stake in the facility, said during a recent visit to the deep-water port.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

Rubio has notably hawkish views on China, which he sees as a threat and challenge to US economic and military might.

1 year ago
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Prabowo touches down in US with opportunities, challenges ahead

President Prabowo Subianto arrived in the United States on Monday amid hopes for a steadier Indonesia-US relationship, as US president-elect Donald Trump’s victory looks set to present both challenges and opportunities on the international stage.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump names New York Rep. Elise Stefanik US ambassador to UN

"I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said in a statement to the New York Post.

1 year ago
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Prabowo sets tone with Trump ahead of maiden visit

All eyes will be on Prabowo when he visits the United States next week on the back of a state visit to China, amid concerns Trump could shake up bilateral relations once more.

1 year ago
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Prabowo congratulates Trump on victory, seeks closer cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump for his sweeping victory in the United States presidential election on Wednesday, hoping for a closer partnership in the future especially in ensuring global peace and stability.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows 'fight'

Trump's victory highlights voter discontent with economy and border security.

1 year ago
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Diaspora hopes for warmer US-Indonesia ties amid election tumult

For Indonesian citizens living in the US, like other groups that have no say in the US election, one major hope was that the overall relationship between their country and the US could improve going forward.

1 year ago
Americas

World leaders praise Trump as he claims US election win

As the results began to go Trump's way, China said it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump at 266 electoral votes, Harris at 195: US media

US media have thus far projected that Trump has won in more than half of the 50 US states, including three key battlegrounds Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, two of which voted Democratic in the last election.

1 year ago
Americas

Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House

Republicans also won several races that could allow them to expand their 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, though the final outcome may not be known for days.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump wins first swing state, North Carolina, edges ahead of Harris in US election

Trump's early wins included the predictably Republican Florida and Texas while Harris won California, giving Trump 227 electoral votes and Harris 172. The magic number to win the presidency is 270.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close in US presidential race

The early results were as anticipated, with the contest expected to come down to seven swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Opinion polls showed the rivals neck and neck in all seven going into Election Day.

1 year ago
Americas

Trump at 201 electoral votes, Harris at 91: US media

Tallies are tumbling in, with US media projecting wins for Trump so far in 20 states including big prizes Texas and Ohio, and other reliably Republican-leaning states.

1 year ago
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