The Biden administration told Congress it plans to cancel US$4.65 billion (RM20.8 billion) in debt owed by Ukraine, according to a letter obtained by Bloomberg News, the latest in a series of moves meant to bolster support for Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Biden administration seeks to cancel US$4.6b of Ukraine’s debt

(Nov 10): Businessman Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Donald Trump, endorsed Republican Senator Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader on Sunday, as Trump pushed candidates for the influential post to help him make changes quickly, after his party won control of the chamber.

Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership

(Nov 10): Donald Trump won Arizona, the final state to be called in the US presidential election, marking a clean sweep of all seven battleground states.

Trump wins Arizona in clean sweep of swing states in US election

WASHINGTON (Nov 9): USPresident-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley and former secretary of state Mike Pompeo will not be asked to join his administration.

Trump says Haley, Pompeo will not join second administration

WASHINGTON (Nov 9): Republicans on Saturday were close to clinching control of the US House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January 2025.

Republicans on brink of clinching US House control after taking Senate

WASHINGTON/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Nov 9): US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet on Wednesday (Nov 13) at the White House on Biden's invitation, a White House spokesperson said on Saturday.

Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Nov 7): US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will be his White House chief of staff, entrusting a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican win election.

Trump picks Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff

WASHINGTON (Nov 7): Donald Trump's Republicans were projected to pick up another US Senate seat on Thursday, and appeared to be retaining their narrow hold on the House of Representatives, putting them on track to control both chambers of Congress next year.

Republicans widen Senate majority, on track to win House

(Nov 7): With Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the US elections, Indian media are turning their attention to another woman of South Asian descent who’s gaining prominence in American politics.

Indians highlight Usha Vance’s South Asian roots after Kamala Harris loses US election

Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his campaign promises, will test the limits of presidential power.

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

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States, pulling off a stunning political comeback in one of the most polarised contests for the White House in US history.

Trump wins US presidential election in extraordinary comeback

Republicans won control of the US Senate amid a slew of victories by allies of Donald Trump, giving the GOP powerful leverage in high-stakes tax and spending battles next year.

GOP candidates defeated Banking chairman Sherrod Brown in Ohio, unseated Montana’s Jon Tester and picked up the open Senate seat in West Virginia.

Republicans win control of US Senate ahead of key tax fight

Mexico must manoeuvre carefully now that Donald Trump has secured his return to the US presidency, but Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum still has room to negotiate and soften the impact on trade, migration and security.

Trump's campaign rhetoric, including 200% tariffs on cars coming from Mexico, mass deportations, and US military action against drug cartels, puts Sheinbaum in a difficult position. An initial deterioration in the relationship between the two countries — and a blow to the Mexican peso — is likely.

Mexico to feel initial blow from Trump victory but has room to negotiate

European leaders congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his US presidential election victory, saying they were ready to work with him but would defend Europe's interests, amid worries about the impact of a Trump return to the White House.

Europe's leaders congratulate Trump, amid worries over trade, Ukraine

(Nov 23): The US government’s debt load is now seen as the biggest risk to financial stability, outweighing persistent inflation in a Federal Reserve survey.

“Concerns surrounding US fiscal debt sustainability were atop the list this survey, followed by escalating tensions in the Middle...

US debt load tops Fed’s survey of financial stability risks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally scored a landslide victory in Maharashtra, the country's richest state, while the opposition bloc performed strongly in Jharkhand, a mineral-rich region.

Modi's BJP wins richest state of India in elections; opposition retains mineral-rich region

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte met US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida as Europe waits apprehensively to see how the next administration will approach the war in Ukraine.

Nato’s Rutte meets Trump in Florida amid fears over Ukraine aid

There is still no evidence to show that the pollution at Pantai Esen in Permatang Damar Laut, Batu Maung near here is due to reclamation works for the man-made Silicon Island.

No evidence Pantai Esen pollution due to Silicon Island reclamation works — exco

China's Huawei, blacklisted by the US, said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system (OS) in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance.

Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in six to 12 months

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the Madani government's commitment to prioritising the welfare of the people across all states, including those led by the opposition, by steadily increasing their allocations.

Govt committed to raising allocations to all states — PM

The founding family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings has approached KKR & Co and other investment firms about participating in the potential buyout of the retailer, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.

Seven & i founding family sounded out KKR, others about buyout — Nikkei

The European Union (EU), US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise their offer of a global finance target to US$300 billion (RM1.34 trillion) per year by 2035, sources told Reuters on Saturday.

Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to US$300b, Reuters reports

The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) is set to launch about 12 projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting its commitment to advancing Selangor’s property market, said group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas.

PKNS to launch property projects with RM1.5b GDV in 2025

The assistance provided to the people, including the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, has increased during the first two years of the Madani government's administration, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Increased assistance provided to M'sians under Madani govt, says Anwar

The government has increased the rooftop solar capacity by another 300MW for the commercial and industrial segment, and by 50MW for households.&nbsp;

Additional rooftop solar quota for M'sian businesses, households

The Ministry of Transport has proposed the establishment of a dedicated logistics hub in Nilai or Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, to further bolster Malaysia’s logistics sector.

Loke proposes new logistics hub in Nilai or Enstek

Keck Seng (M) Bhd (KL:KSENG) booked an unrealised foreign exchange (forex) loss of RM81.84 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), which in turn dragged the group into the red.&nbsp;

Unrealised forex loss of RM81.8 mil pulls Keck Seng into the red in 3Q

The corporate earnings reporting season for the July-September quarter comes to a close this week. Among the companies slated to announce their financial results are banking groups Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK), Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK), RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK) and Hong Leong Bank Bhd (KL:HLBANK) as well as utility giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA).

The Week Ahead: Spotlight on corporate earnings of banks, Tenaga and Opec+ meeting

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she herself were killed, prompting Marcos' office to vow "immediate proper action".

In widening rift, Sara Duterte says she would have Marcos assassinated if she is killed

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate prominent investor&nbsp;Scott Bessent&nbsp;as the US&nbsp;Treasury secretary, a key Cabinet position with vast influence over economic, regulatory and international affairs.

Trump taps tax reform, deregulation advocate Scott Bessent for Treasury

Bitcoin touched a record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the US$100,000 (RM446,800) barrier, in a stellar rally for the cryptocurrency sparked by expectations of a more friendly regulatory environment under a&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;administration.

Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on US$100,000

The founding family of Japan's&nbsp;Seven&nbsp;&amp; i Holdings has approached KKR &amp; Co and other investment firms about participating in the potential buyout of the retailer, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.

The Madani government remains focused on initiatives to develop the country, and will not entertain "trivial"&nbsp;statements that do not contribute to such efforts, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt to disregard 'trivial' statements as it focuses on development — PM

Nvidia&nbsp;chief executive officer Jensen Huang said on Saturday that global collaboration and cooperation in technology will continue, even if the incoming US&nbsp;administration imposes stricter export controls on advanced computing products.

Nvidia CEO says global cooperation in tech will continue under Trump administration

The Selangor State Development Corporation&nbsp;(PKNS) is set to launch about&nbsp;12 projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting its commitment to advancing Selangor’s property market, said group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas.

China's Huawei, blacklisted by the US, said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system (OS) in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance.

Amazon.com Inc&nbsp;is investing an additional US$4 billion (RM17.87 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, boosting its stake in one of OpenAI’s chief rivals.

Amazon invests additional US$4b in AI firm Anthropic

The assistance provided to the people, including the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, has increased during the first two years of the Madani government's administration, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Adani Group will respond to bribery allegations levelled by the US after a detailed legal review and once it has secured approvals from its counsel to speak on sub-judice issues.&nbsp;

Adani to respond to US bribery allegations after legal review

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Saturday.

PM to officiate 'two years of Madani govt' programme, national convention on public service reform on Saturday

The government is committed to ensuring that the implementation of Madani economic reforms&nbsp;has minimal or no impact on the people in general, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysians won't be burdened by economic reforms, says Anwar

President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;may have campaigned hard against high inflation, but by the time of his Nov&nbsp;5&nbsp;election victory&nbsp;financial professionals had moved on from rising prices and begun worrying about rising US&nbsp;debt, possible recession, and risks to global trade as among the top threats to the stability of the financial sector, according to a new Federal Reserve (Fed) survey released on Friday.

Fed survey finds inflation fading as a risk next to debt, trade wars

Lattice Semiconductor Corp&nbsp;is considering making an offer for all of Intel Corp’s Altera, people familiar with the matter said, in a twist that could complicate the chip giant’s plans to sell a minority stake in the unit.&nbsp;

Lattice Semiconductor mulling offer for Intel’s Altera unit, Bloomberg reports

As of the end of October, Malaysia’s 5G coverage in populated areas had reached 82.1%, up from 80.2% last year, while internet coverage in populated areas stood at 98.38%, compared with&nbsp;97.07% in 2023.

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