Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap
Judge Juan Merchan's obsession with landing his white whale, Donald Trump, revealed itself this week in all its political dis-glory. People v. Trump was the only one of the four lawfare…
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Ukraine said one of its F-16 pilots achieved a feat nobody flying the jet has managed before
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot may have pulled off a feat no one flying the jet has achieved before. Ukraine's Air Force Command said the pilots took out six Russian cruise missiles in a single…
6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, the military said Wednesday. The rebels, riding on motorcycles…
Tesla poised for US$1 billion windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
TESLA could collect more than 1 billion euros (S$1.4 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union this year, UBS…
Tesla poised for 1 billion euros windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
TESLA could collect more than 1 billion euros (S$1.4 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union this year, UBS…
Bracing for Trump, Mexico aims to roll out a 'panic app' for Mexican nationals being deported
Mexico City — Hardly a day goes by here that Mexico’s president or one of her aides does not speak of some plan being devised in case President-elect Donald Trump goes through with his…
How long will Genesis be the inconspicuous luxury brand?
It took Toyota decades to crack the European market with Lexus but look at it now: from the low thousands year in year out to what should be around 75,000 sales 2024. Hyundai knows it…
Wildfire photos show Southern California devastation—"Looks like Mars"
Photos show homes and infrastructure in the affluent Californian neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have been destroyed as wildfires rage through Los Angeles' suburbs. The Palisades Fire,…
Opinion: The limits of an imperial presidency
Whatever Trump and his advisors say, I know he won’t be able to remake Washington easily and swiftly. President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the most powerful job in the free world…
Opinion: Meta is changing its rules and embracing Trump. What does that mean for the world?
The announcement by Mark Zuckerberg that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will dramatically overhaul its approach to content moderation on the eve of the second…
China Everbright issues first tranche of medium-term notes for 2025
CHINA Everbright Water has issued its first tranche of medium-term notes (MTNs) for 2025 with a principal amount of 1.5 billion yuan (S$279.6 million) and a 1.78 per cent coupon rate. In a…
Bomb found during demolition of collapsed bridge in eastern Germany
Workers trying to dismantle the partially collapsed Carola bridge in the eastern German city of Leipzig have found an unexploded bomb, most likely dating back to World War II, police said…
US sends another missile-tracking plane to watch North Korea's weapons
The United States deployed a second missile-tracking aircraft to an air base in the Western Pacific Ocean, following the nuclear-armed North Korea testing a hypersonic weapon. Newsweek has…
Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia
Indonesia's Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita reportedly held talks recently with Apple executives about the company's potential investment in the Southeast Asian country. This…
BlackRock becomes Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s substantial shareholder
Asset manager acquires 10.8 million shares of maritime vessel maker for an unknown amount of consideration ASSET manager BlackRock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s latest substantial…
World’s biggest asset manager BlackRock is now Yangzijiang Shipbuilding substantial shareholder
BlackRock, which manages over US$10 trillion in assets, acquires 10.8 million shares of maritime vessel maker to raise its deemed interest to over 5% ASSET manager BlackRock is Yangzijiang…
Will AI replace therapists?
The growing reliance on ChatGPT for mental health support is transforming the way people navigate emotional struggles. A growing trend on social media, particularly TikTok, features…
Dashcam footage shows 2024 Japan earthquake, not Tibet jolt
After a powerful earthquake struck China's remote Tibet region and killed at least 126 people, an old video of a cyclist panicking as tremors shook the buildings around him spread globally…
Geopolitical conflicts cloud Singapore fund managers’ outlook for 2025: Imas survey
SINGAPORE fund managers are anticipating an escalation in geopolitical conflicts, which will leave a material impact on the global economy and financial markets. As a result, most do not…
Singapore police partner banks to prevent S$73 million in potential scam losses
Two-month operation relies on robotic process automation technology to detect possible victims, enabling authorities to reach out to them quickly MORE than 1,444 scam cases were thwarted…
A journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
The gruesome murder of Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has shone a spotlight on the dangers of reporting from some of the country's most volatile regions. Chandrakar's body was found…
Hurst Fire erupts in California as Los Angeles battles multiple blazes
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! A Hurst Fire has broken out in California as Los Angeles battles multiple wildfires. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire, initially…
Clip shows turbulence during flight in September 2024, not from Jeju Air plane before deadly crash
After a Jeju Air plane crash-landed in southwestern South Korea in December 2024, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, a clip was shared in social media posts that falsely…
Russia's relationship with a neighboring ally is spiraling after a deadly plane crash likely caused by air defenses
The deadly Azerbaijani plane crash on Christmas Day is souring Russia's attempt to keep Baku close. Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly said Russia shot down the plane, and is…