CapitaLand Investment H1 profit down 13% at S$287 million
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) on Thursday (Aug 14) posted a net profit of S$287 million for its first half ended Jun 30, 2025, 13 per cent lower than S$331 million in the year-ago period.…
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Jury finds Texas couple guilty of concealing and harboring bakery workers in the U.S. illegally
Two South Texas bakery owners are guilty of concealing and harboring employees in the U.S. illegally, a jury found Wednesday afternoon following a trial that only lasted three days. Source…
Striking Boeing defence workers turn to US Congress
BOEING defence industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers’ support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviation giant to improve its bargaining offer to…
Oracle cuts cloud division jobs amid surge in AI spending
Many tech giants have sought to deal with the surging costs of artificial intelligence by reducing expenses in other parts of the business Oracle is cutting jobs in its closely…
Europe: Shares near two-week highs on Fed rate cut expectations
EUROPEAN shares hit a near two-week high on Wednesday, underpinned by gains in heavyweight healthcare and technology stocks, as near-certain expectations that the US Federal Reserve will…
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq drift to fresh records, extending rally
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records as markets extended a rally following data showing US inflation remains stable.…
Putin to test Trump's dealmaking prowess at Alaska summit
President Trump took an aggressive stance ahead of Friday's high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin by threatening "very serious consequences" if Russia doesn't move…
Trump, Schumer offer warning signs of clash to come on government funding
President Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss government funding ahead of the end-of-September deadline, even though he believes…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams scrambles to save reelection with boost from Black 'trailblazer' David Paterson
Former New York Gov. David Paterson endorsed embattled Mayor Eric Adams' bid for reelection, hoping his status as the state's first Black governor will give the incumbent's struggling…
Dan-el Padilla Peralta on Learning How to Combat Loss
When the Princeton classicist Dan-el Padilla Peralta was going up for a promotion to full professor, in early 2023, it occurred to him that one of the central preoccupations of his career…
Democrats aim to expand Social Security if they retake Congress
Key Democrats said Wednesday they want to protect Social Security in the short term by reversing Trump administration cuts to the agency and in the long term by raising taxes on the…
Texas Democrats weigh return, urge Gov. Abbott to focus on flood recovery instead of redistricting
Texas Democrats said Wednesday they will "issue demands" for a planned second special session as they consider whether to return to Austin when the current special session adjourns Friday.…
Trump team gets in on the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad craze
The Trump political team is joining the hoopla surrounding the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad by creating its own denim product. Source link
Trump threatens 'very serious consequences' if Putin doesn't move toward peace at Alaska summit
President Trump on Wednesday warned that Russia would suffer "very serious consequences" if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the Ukraine war after their summit. Source link
Trump calls D.C. statehood 'ridiculous'
President Trump strongly pushed back on the idea of statehood for the District of Columbia as Democrats push again for autonomy. Source link
Sylvester Stallone, KISS among Trump's Kennedy Center honorees
Actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor and the rock band KISS are among the Kennedy Center honorees announced Wednesday by President Trump, who said he was heavily involved in the…
Mexican cartels turn to timeshare fraud, target Americans with fake offers
Your timeshare in Mexico may actually be helping prop up that country's violent drug cartels, the U.S. government said Wednesday, warning Americans to think twice before buying south of…
President Trump, European leaders shape goals on call ahead of summit with Putin
European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, huddled with President Trump on a video conference meeting Wednesday to discuss ceasefire basics ahead of Mr. Trump's…
Trump-Putin summit is latest chapter in Alaska's long history -- and tension -- with Russia
When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state's long history with Russia - and with…
Construction at 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant jail could be halted over environmental concerns
1. Construction of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" could be halted indefinitely as a federal judge considered Wednesday whether…
Mapletree Logistics Trust to divest logistics property in Australia for A$60 million
Its manager says the capital freed up will give MLT room to pursue investment openings in modern, high-spec facilities with more growth potential Mapletree Logistics Trust is to divest its…
Trump's nominee to oversee jobs and inflation data faces shower of criticism
The director of the agency that produces the nation's jobs and inflation data is typically a mild-mannered technocrat, often with extensive experience in statistical agencies, with little…
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs at open on September rate cut hopes
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Aug 13) with the benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting record highs, underpinned by growing optimism that the Federal…
Cuban exiles honored at Miami's 'Ellis Island of the South' as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami's Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of…