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Asian currencies to regain ‘much-needed’ stability in 2026: DBS report
Countries have also bypassed US to trade with one another in view of tariff risks DBS analysts are upbeat about the region’s prospects for…
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month
October economic data, including a contraction in exports and a further slowdown in retail sales, point to a tougher fourth quarter,…
Business
US approves sale of 35,000 AI chips to UAE’s G42, Saudis’ Humain
The deal is contingent on both companies meeting “rigorous security and reporting requirements”, the Commerce Department says The US has…
Fashion
Wilmar China unit found guilty of contract fraud, liable for 1.88 billion yuan in losses; looks to appeal judgement
It has been previously sued as an ‘accomplice’ in contract fraud related to palm oil trades A subsidiary of Wilmar International has been…
Business
China investment bank CICC to acquire two smaller rivals
Beijing is trying to cultivate first-class domestic investment banks capable of standing up to global heavyweights China International…
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Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on artificial intelligence through…
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DOJ charges Democratic congresswoman with stealing $5 million in COVID relief money
The Justice Department announced an indictment Wednesday against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, accusing her of…
Business
Asia’s currency-defence war chest has swelled to US$8 trillion
Asia’s foreign-exchange reserves have surged to almost US$8 trillion, providing the authorities from Tokyo to Mumbai with ample ammunition…
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Justice Dept. indicts Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick on charges of stealing $5M in relief funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds…
Business
Healthcare AI company Heidi launches Singapore regional hub
The company plans to invest US$8 million in South-east Asia in the next two to three years Healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) company…
Business
Shipping giants race to speed up China-Peru trade with new route
The ports of Callao and Chancay are only about 50 miles apart, or a few hours by truck, and both are close to Lima. Competition to…
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Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to put greater attention on helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan after…
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Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney's funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his death
Former president Joe Biden will attend Thursday's memorial service for former vice president Dick Cheney at the Washington National…
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Senators divided over government payout for Biden Justice Dept. spying on their phone records
The Senate is debating whether to repeal, expand or keep a new law that allows senators to sue the government for damages if their phone…
Business
Many US Fed members were inclined against December interest rate cut: minutes
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month that a further reduction in December was “not a foregone conclusion” MANY US Federal Reserve…
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Appeals court rules in favor of DHS on crowd control tactics in Chicago
A federal appeals court on Wednesday shut down a lower judge's orders that had tried to limit federal officials from using tear gas and…
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Lindsey Halligan Confirms: Most Grand Jurors Never Saw Final Comey Indictment
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Culture
What We Talk About When We Talk About Dignity
When the Albanian political philosopher Lea Ypi was growing up, her grandmother, Leman Ypi, would tell her that during her honeymoon—which…
Business
Warner Music Group and AI startup Udio reach agreement in fight over copyrighted music
Warner Music Group on Wednesday said it reached an agreement with artificial intelligence startup Udio, ending a legal battle over…
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Labor Department skips October jobs report due to government shutdown
The Labor Department announced Wednesday that it won't be releasing its monthly jobs report for October because the record-breaking…
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If You’re Still Freaking Out About the Israeli Beeper Operation, You’re Telling On Yourself
Israel’s victory is America’s, too — or should be. Source link
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Boasberg revives criminal contempt probe over Trump's deportation flights to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Wednesday said he's once again moving ahead with a contempt investigation into Trump administration…
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We Don’t Know Where We Are in the Political Cycle
It’s premature to treat Trump as if he’s been president for the past five years. Source link
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Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a populist billionaire
Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer, who once self-financed an unsuccessful White House campaign and spent his own money…