US: Wall Street falls at open on concerns over rate outlook
WALL Street’s main indices dropped at the open on Friday (Dec 20) on fears over high interest rates next year, although a cooler-than-expected inflation report for November stymied losses.…
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Erdogan signals Turkish action in Northern Syria against US-backed groups
What's New Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated a possible intervention in Syria against militia groups backed by the U.S. following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's…
YPF and Shell sign agreement to develop Argentina LNG project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF, in collaboration with Shell, has signed a project development agreement to advance the development of the Argentina LNG project. Touted as the…
Elon Musk, the new face of MAGA over Donald Trump?
What's New Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded the de-facto leader of the MAGA Republican Party by critics over what they see as his apparent influence over President-elect Donald…
Most Germans favour giving Syrian refugees time before returning home
A clear majority of German residents believe Syrian refugees should be allowed to remain in the country until conditions in their homeland are peaceful and stable enough to return,…
Insurance crisis could spark housing market crash worse than 2008: Report
What's New The growing instability in the U.S. homeowners insurance markets could lead to a housing crash worse than the 2008 one unless policymakers act fast, warns the Senate Budget…
UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number set to rise to 52 million by the middle of next…
Eric Adams says he greeted Luigi Mangione to "look him in the eye"
What's New New York City Mayor Eric Adams explained to reporters why he met Luigi Mangione when he entered New York, saying he wanted to "look him in the eye." Adams told reporter Dan…
Macron thanks Gisèle Pelicot for courage, advocacy during rape trial
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Gisèle Pelicot's fight on Friday, a day after the conclusion of a landmark mass rape trial in Avignon that found her ex-husband guilty of…
Nanofilm Technologies re-appoints founder as CEO
Current CEO will remain until Jun 13, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition of his duties and responsibilities NANOTECHNOLOGY solutions provider Nanofilm Technologies has appointed its…
Austin Tice latest: US diplomats make first Syria visit since Assad fall
What's New The first U.S. diplomats to visit Syria following President Bashar al-Assad's ouster earlier this month have arrived in Damascus. Their agenda includes talks with the nation's…
Verdicts expected for 8 people on trial over their role in the beheading of a teacher in France
PARIS (AP) — Eight people accused of assisting an Islamic extremist who beheaded a French history teacher will hear the verdicts in their cases Friday, more than four years after the death…
Competition watchdog fines two interior-construction firms nearly S$10 million for rigging tender bids
TWO contractors who provide interior fit-out construction services for non-residential properties were penalised by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for rigging…
MaNaDr Clinic loses licence, found to have ‘entrenched culture of disregard’ for ethical and clinical standards: MOH
The clinic can no longer operate at its permanent premises at 371 Beach Road, nor temporary locations such as patients’ residences, or remotely via teleconsultation THE Ministry of Health…
Will government shutdown affect Social Security? What we know
What's New A looming government shutdown could force some government agency functions to temporarily cease until new funding has passed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) could be…
Muslim lawyer killed in Bangladesh violence was not part of arrested Hindu monk's legal team
Supporters of an arrested Hindu monk calling for the protection of Bangladesh's Hindu minority clashed with the police in the port city of Chittagong in November, with a Muslim public…
Angry Mayotte residents confront Macron during his visit post cyclone
Angry residents of cyclone-affected French overseas territory of Mayotte greeted French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit there, video broadcaster Euronews reported on Friday. "I come…
Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs
✓ Link copied to clipboard! Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs on the European Union if the bloc does not make up its "tremendous" trade deficit with the United States. "I told…
Bank of Japan bids final farewell to Kuroda’s radical policy experiment
IN RARE criticism of its past policies, the Bank of Japan said former governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stimulus did not change consumer psychology as much as planned, continuing a symbolic shift…
Italy's Salvini to hear verdict for blocking migrant rescue ship
Italian far-right Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini risks six years in prison as he hears a Sicilian court's verdict on Friday over his August 2019 decision to block a migrant rescue…
Top Glove swings back to black with RM5.5 million Q1 net profit
GLOVE manufacturer Top Glove posted a net profit of RM5.5 million (S$1.7 million) for the first fiscal quarter ended November, reversing its net loss of RM57.7 million in the previous…
Beijing woos AstraZeneca for investment while probe continues
BEIJING’S mayor called on AstraZeneca to expand its research and development investment in the Chinese capital, signalling that a probe against some of its executives will not affect…
'Wordle' today #1,280 answer, hints and clues for Friday, December 20
One of the reasons Wordle remains as popular today as when it was released three years ago is its simplicity. The easy to understand rules and the game's shareability help to keep it as…
"Connection"' December 20: Hints and answers for puzzle #558
Maintaining a Connections win streak is quite a trying task, so if you are in need of a helping hand, then Newsweek has your back. The popular brainteaser was launched by The New York…