UK local elections 2026 shake Labour as Starmer faces mounting pressure after historic setbacks

UK local elections 2026 shake Labour as Starmer faces mounting pressure after historic setbacks

The 2026 UK local elections have delivered one of the toughest political moments for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, sparking growing pressure from within his own ranks and raising serious questions about the party’s future direction. The results revealed heavy losses for Labour across England, Scotland, and Wales, signaling a dramatic shift […]

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Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict are expected to dominate discussions. Before departing Washington, Trump signaled that one of his key priorities would be pushing China to further open its economy […]

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Iran warns US to accept peace proposal as Hormuz tensions threaten global stability

Iran warns US to accept peace proposal as Hormuz tensions threaten global stability

Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, insisting Washington must either accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal or risk pushing the region deeper into uncertainty, as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. The warning came after former US President Donald Trump claimed the fragile Middle East truce was “close to […]

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Malaysia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 2.9% as labour market stays resilient in March 2026

Malaysia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 2.9% as labour market stays resilient in March 2026

Malaysia’s labour market continued to show resilience in March 2026 as the national unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9%, reflecting ongoing economic stability and steady job creation across key sectors. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the country’s positive economic momentum helped sustain growth in employment and labour force participation throughout the month. […]

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