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US dollar little changed
The US dollar's value remained nearly unchanged in late trading on Monday, as reported.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Olympics - United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics Olympics - United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723439641_ParisOlympics.jpg)
Olympics - United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics
The US secured 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721037960_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
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Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
The United States topped the medals table with 40 golds, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722589299_EvanGershkovich.jpg)
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699450877_wang.jpg)
Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF
The bank said the return of foreign funds into emerging markets, is expected to bolster regional currencies, including the ringgit.
Fri Aug 02 2024
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Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday
South Sudan will hope they can pull off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history and beat the mighty United States.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721271724_USPresidentJoeB.jpg)
Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware
US President Joe Biden is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms, said White House press secretary.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin' Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720744978_VolodymyrZelenskyy.jpg)
Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin'
United States President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51719800495_JoeBiden.jpg)
Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion
Joe Biden's fumbling performance has sparked calls from Democrats to end his re-election bid and for top aides to resign.
Mon Jul 01 2024
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China ready to discuss FTA with more Global South countries - President Xi
China is ready to discuss free trade arrangements (FTAs) with more Global South countries, among others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
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Foreign Minister welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan welcomes Malaysia's upgrade to Tier 2 in United States TIP Report
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024 Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719299561_KDN.jpg)
Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024
Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States Department of State yesterday.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![US and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan US and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718960940_ballisticmissilesu.jpg)
US and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan
Beijing assures US representatives they won't use nuclear threats over Taiwan.
Fri Jun 21 2024