The announcement on Sunday, which was light on details, came weeks before a similar action takes effect in Australia.
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Trump Leans Into Showmanship on Day 1 of His Asia Trip
President Trump presided over several deals during his first day of a nearly weeklong trip. Buried in the details are Washington’s plans to contain China.
Chinese and U.S. Officials Reach Framework of a Trade Deal
Negotiators announced on Sunday they had preliminarily agreed on several issues ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping this week.
What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia.
Once a cog in the Malaysian economy, the solar industry profited from Chinese investment. Now it’s becoming a case study of what happens when the United States closes its markets.
Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration Over Putin’s War
The U.S. secretary of state met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of Southeast Asian nations, where he also defended new U.S. tariff threats.
What Happened to MH370? What We Know About the Malaysia Airlines Flight.
The disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight has remained one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time. A new search may begin soon.
Private Jet Crashes Into Malaysia Highway, Killing 10
The plane crashed on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital and largest city, killing all eight people on board and two people on the ground.
Malaysia Halts Festival After Kiss Between The 1975 Members
The episode comes as rights groups have warned of growing intolerance against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the country, where homosexuality is a crime.
Blinken Halts Asia Trip After Journalist Tests Positive for Covid
Citing the need for caution, the secretary of state expressed “deep regret” to Thailand’s deputy prime minister before returning to the United States earlier than planned.
White Flags Fly in Malaysia as Covid Lockdowns Deepen Hunger
With a fourth lockdown in place, tens of thousands of Malaysians have lost their jobs. A campaign is expressing dissatisfaction with the government.