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Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State
WASHINGTON — Once a bitter critic of President-elect Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida headed into his first Senate…
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Cease-fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
WASHINGTON — More than 15 months into Israel’s devastating war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the two sides have agreed to a cease-fire…
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Posts falsely claim Ethiopia overtook Nigeria to become Africa’s fourth-largest economy
Nigeria’s economy has struggled in recent years due to lower oil prices and tough economic reforms, resulting in a severe cost-of-living…
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Online Business Dreams? 8 Steps to Making Them Reality
Dreaming of starting an online business? You’re not alone. Many folks have that itch to create something of their own, especially in the…
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US: Wall St opens higher after inflation data, strong bank earnings
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Jan 15), as data showed core inflation rose less than expected in December and…
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Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates; Wells Fargo benefits from dealmaking rebound
The investment bank’s shares rose 2.6% before the bell on Wednesday, while Wells Fargo’s profit was powered by a rebound in dealmaking…
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Data readiness is the biggest AI challenge for global life insurers
Data readiness is the biggest challenge in getting value from AI reported 78% of global life insurers. Australia was top in terms of data…
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ESR Reit to sell Tuas industrial building for S$9.9 million
THE manager of ESR real estate investment trust (ESR Reit) has entered into a contract to divest an industrial building for about S$9.9…
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GuocoLand bags S$1.2 billion in green loans
One of the two facilities is the group’s largest to date, and will be used to refinance its latest integrated mixed development GuocoLand…
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UK activist investor Palliser takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
UK activist investor Palliser Capital is looking to disrupt the takeover of insurer Great Eastern by majority shareholder OCBC, the…
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Trump's tariffs brought China and Mexico closer. Will his second term change that?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The last time Donald Trump was president, he imposed a slew of tariffs on China that upended global trade. He’s…
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MOH to closely monitor Cordlife’s governance, practices over one-year period; shares climb 10.3%
THE Ministry of Health will closely monitor Cordlife Group’s governance and ensure its practices are consistent and compliant with…
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South Korea's suspended president Yoon detained
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Hotel policy change highlights struggles faced by unmarried couples looking for privacy in India
Travel can be tough for unmarried couples looking for a bit of privacy in India. Accommodations routinely decline to let this growing…
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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
WASHINGTON — The Senate this week is considering the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants…
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Image of archaeological remains in Italy falsely linked to S.Korea plane crash
Following the Jeju Air disaster that left 179 people dead in South Korea, reports emerged about a couple thought to have shared an embrace…
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Elon Musk sued by SEC over late 2022 disclosure of Twitter stake
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Tuesday, alleging failure to timely disclose that he bought more than 5% of…
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Singapore shares in the black at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.2%
Singapore shares were in positive territory on Wednesday (Jan 15) at the open, as investors globally await key inflation data in the US…
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Ho Bee Land sparks bidding war for Australian property developer AVJennings at A$0.70 a share
REAL estate group Ho Bee Land has launched a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all shares it does not indirectly own in AVJennings…
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Biden administration to lift 'terrorism' designation on Cuba
WASHINGTON — After years of debate, the Biden administration has notified Congress that it will remove Cuba from the U.S. list of states…
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What Might Surprise You About Elon Musk's Education
Elon Musk is one of the richest men in the entire world. It is a high achievement that only a few have managed to succeed in all of…
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'TikTok refugees' unexpectedly turn to Chinese alternative as ban looms
TAIPEI, Taiwan — TikTok users concerned about a looming ban are finding solace in a strange place. Days ahead of a Supreme Court decision…
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Kate Middleton's cancer is now in remission: 'It takes time to adjust to a new normal'
After battling cancer most of last year, Kate Middleton says she’s now in remission. Catherine, Princess of Wales, who confirmed last…
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Special counsel report says Trump would've been convicted for 'unprecedented criminal effort' in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s…