Bloomberg Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Joe Biden a congratulatory telegram after the Electoral College formalised his victory in the November 3 election, making him among the last world leaders to recognise the US president-elect. Putin wished Biden luck and said Russia and the US can contribute to solving global problems, according to a Kremlin statement on Tuesday. “For my ...

Bloomberg Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has survived his latest leadership test after lawmakers approved his 2021 budget during the final vote in the lower house of parliament. According to House Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun, 111 MPs voted in favour of the spending plan, versus 108 who were against. The budget’s defeat would have been tantamount to the prime minister ...

Bloomberg Somalia’s government cut diplomatic ties with neighbouring Kenya, citing interference in its internal affairs. The announcement was made a day after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said he’s holding talks with the leader of a breakaway region of northern Somalia that’s lobbying for international recognition. The rift in relations comes as the two nations prepare to square-off at an international ...