Politics: 2025Talks - September 29, 2025

Politics and views in the United States. The federal megabill healthcare cuts remain central to the ongoing budget stalemate. The Dallas sniper acted alone and used ICE agent tracking apps and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for...

Minister Stands by ‘Future Made in Australia’ Plan Amid Call for Car Manufacturing Revival

Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 5, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas Labor MP Pat Conroy has responded to claims around Australian vehicle manufacturing made by Liberal...

President Trump Renews Threat of 100% Tariffs on Films Made Outside the U.S.: ‘Our Movie Making Business Has Been Stolen’ Just Like ‘Stealing Candy From a Baby’

President Donald Trump has renewed his threat of implementing tariffs on films produced outside the United States. “Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing “candy from a...

President Serdar Berdymuhamedov took part in festive events in the Ashgabat equestrian sports complex

President Serdar Berdymuhamedov took part in festive events in the Ashgabat equestrian sports complex Today, festive events were held in the modernized Ashgabat equestrian sports complex in honour of the 34th anniversary of sacred independence of...

President Trump shows off new White House bling in social media video: ‘Best Oval Office ever’

President Trump showed off the latest gold trimmings to adorn the Oval Office in an odd social media post — insisting world leaders “freak out” when they walk in and see the bling. “Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in the Oval Office...

Global retailer establishes UK headquarters in Wolverhampton

Global household retailer Western International Group (WIG UK) has officially moved into a 115,708 sq ft distribution centre in Wolverhampton, establishing it as the company’s national headquarters. Following a 10-year lease agreement, WIG UK has...

Minister defends gov’t employment drive amid Assembly scrutiny

Minister Joof explained that while the policy aims to reduce unemployment and create 150,000 decent and sustainable jobs by 2026, his Ministry currently lacks a functional system to track employment data in real time. “We don’t have the numbers.”...

Political commentator Murray Hunter arrested in Bangkok

Political commentator Murray Hunter, once a long-time resident of Malaysia, now stays in Thailand. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Political commentator Murray Hunter was arrested by Thai authorities this morning over allegedly defamatory posts on...

Businesses poised to harness opportunities

…at the 5th Türkiye-Africa Economic and Business Forum By Aboagye MINTAH ([email protected]) As Ghana navigates the complexities of global economic recovery and seeks to diversify its trade partnerships, the upcoming 5th Türkiye-Africa Economic...

President Tinubu’s domestic shuttle: Why it matters

President Bola Tinubu has been emphatic about the pivotality of Nigeria — to the full extent of its vast endowments, potential, rich cultural heritage, and complexities — in his policy thrust. He speaks Nigeria, lives Nigeria, and carries its core...

President not engaged in ‘blame game’ at NY meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides “did not become entangled in a blame game” with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar during their meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on...

President Lương Cường welcomes world leaders to Hà Nội for historic UN Cybercrime Convention

HÀ NỘI — State President Lương Cường on Monday sends a message to welcome world leaders and international partners to the capital city for the signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, calling the event a historic milestone in...

BusinessWorld @ 38: Strengthening the legacy of print media and beyond

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor For decades now, legacy media companies around the world have been confronting a flurry of challenges from declining print revenues, shifting audience behaviors, and...

Political opinion: Mid Sussex MP Urges the Government to support “invaluable” local hospitality sector as key policy motion passes

Alison Bennett, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, has called on the Government to take urgent action to support local hospitality businesses, warning that many are at risk of closure without stronger backing. Her comments follow the passing of a...

Business News | SK Chief to Propose AI Ecosystem Strategy at APEC CEO Summit

Seoul [South Korea], September 29 (ANI): SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is expected to propose strategies for establishing a sustainable artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Asia-Pacific countries at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic...

Business News | Umiya Mobile Limited Strengthens Market Presence with 36 New Stores Post IPO

VMPL Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], September 29: Umiya Mobile Limited (BSE - SME: 544464), one of the fastest-growing multi-brand mobile and consumer electronics retail chains with a strong presence across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, the company is a...

Business : ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council....

Business : Labuan IBFC Makes Global Financial Index Debut, Drives Islamic Digital Innovation

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) achieved a milestone with its maiden inclusion in the Global Financial Centre Index (GFCI), cementing its reputation as a growing international financial...

Politico: European Council President wants to unblock Ukraineʼs EU entry, bypassing Orbanʼs veto

European Council President Antonio Costa is trying to advance Ukraineʼs application for EU membership, despite Hungarian resistance. This is reported by Politico, citing sources. Babel employs over 20 people. It’s not a very large newsrook, but...

Business News | Vocal for Local, Local Goes Global: Piyush Goyal Urges Use of Swadeshi Products at UP International Trade Show

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said the UP International Trade Show has provided a vital platform for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, swadeshi products, and export-oriented units. Calling...