News
Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep U.S. out of 'stupid wars'
President Trump expressed certainty his big gamble to directly assist the Israelis delivered a knockout blow to Iran's nuclear program -…
Swedan Margen
I focus on highlighting the latest in business and entrepreneurship. I enjoy bringing fresh perspectives to the table and sharing stories that inspire growth and innovation.
News
Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from Republicans
President Trump's bombardment of three sites in Iran quickly sparked debate in Congress over his authority to launch the strikes, with…
Business
Despite softer retail outlook, most S-Reits with Singapore retail assets record double-digit positive rent reversions
Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net…
Business
SunMoon Food CEO Zhang Ye boosts interests
Over the four trading sessions from Jun 13 to 18, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
News
See inside the Situation Room as Trump authorized strikes in Iran
One image shows President Donald Trump staring straight ahead stone-faced, monitoring the mission that took out three Iranian nuclear…
Business
World Bank and IMF climate snub ‘worrying’, says COP29 presidency
The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to help boost…
Business
Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in China
Tesla announced on Friday (Jun 20) that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in…
News
Democrats, some Republicans unload on Trump for striking Iran without congressional approval
Congressional Democrats are criticizing President Trump for bombing Iran's nuclear facilities without congressional approval, with at…
News
Trump Enforces His Red Line on Iran
If successful, Trump’s decision to take out Iran’s nuclear sites will go down as historically important for eliminating a dire threat to…
News
Circle gets buy rating after Senate passes stablecoin bill
The company behind USDC has seen its shares rise more than 600% since they started trading earlier this month Circle Internet Group’s…
News
Trump says 'massive' U.S. strikes have ended Iran's nuclear threat
President Trump said Saturday night he ordered "massive precision strikes" against three of Iran's nuclear facilities to end the threat of…
Business
Apple sued by shareholders for allegedly overstating AI progress
The company shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since their Dec 26, 2024 record high Apple was sued on Friday (Jun 20) by…
Business
Former EMA board director now leads energy firm H2G; predecessor stays on amid court case
Former Energy Market Authority (EMA) board director Pek Hak Bin has been appointed chief executive of energy transition firm H2G Green, as…
News
Israeli-backed group seeks at least $30 million from U.S. for Gaza aid distribution
An American-led group has asked the Trump administration to step in with an initial $30 million so it can continue its much scrutinized…
News
Trump wants full repeal of clean energy credits in his 'big, beautiful bill'
President Trump is urging congressional Republicans to fully repeal clean energy tax credits in his "big, beautiful bill," taking…
News
U.S. assists flights from Israel amid Iran's retaliatory strikes
The State Department is helping U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents flee Israel as the country battles Iran, and Israeli…
![Eight Dead After Hot Air Balloon Bursts and Plummets to the Ground in Brazil as Pilot and 12 Others Miraculously Jump to Safety [WATCH]](https://data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/82155/hot-air-balloon.jpg)
Fashion
Eight Dead After Hot Air Balloon Bursts and Plummets to the Ground in Brazil as Pilot and 12 Others Miraculously Jump to Safety [WATCH]
A hot-air balloon caught fire and plummeted from the sky on Saturday in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people,…
News
Senate referee hampers GOP's plans for states to share food stamp costs
The nonpartisan Senate official in charge of enforcing the chamber's rules has thrown a wrench in Republicans' plans to make states share…
News
University of Oregon dinged for $191K to settle free-speech case with conservative professor
The University of Oregon must pay $191,000 in attorneys' fees to settle a lawsuit filed by a conservative professor who was blocked from…
News
New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water
Adults fighting kids for clean water, despondent toddlers and a child with swollen feet denied a medical exam - these first-hand accounts…
News
Democrats are at odds over the Israel-Iran war as Trump considers intervening
After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats are now finding themselves at odds over…
News
Minnesotan penned 'conspiratorial letter' claiming Gov. Walz told him to kill Sen. Klobuchar
The Minnesota man who confessed to killing a state lawmaker and her husband reportedly penned a "rambling, conspiratorial letter"…
News
What to know about activist Mahmoud Khalil and his release from immigration detention
A Palestinian activist who participated in protests against Israel has been freed from federal immigration detention after 104 days.…
Business
Trump may reconsider firing Powell as Fed chair refuses to cut interest rates
President Trump said he may reconsider his decision not to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid his growing frustration that…