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BOJ likely to hike rate this month
Bank of Japan officials are ready to raise interest rates at a policy meeting later this month, provided there’s no major shock to the…
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Arkansas Mother Orchestrated Daughter's Fake Kidnapping to Stop Her from Talking to Strangers, Charged
An Arkansas mother has been charged of staging a fake kidnapping of her disabled daughter to stop her from talking to strangers online.…
Culture
‘Four More Shots Please!’ Sets Final Season Date on Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has set Dec. 19 as the global premiere date for the final season of its International Emmy-nominated original series “Four…
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‘Sholay: The Final Cut’ Trailer Unveiled Ahead of Golden Anniversary Release (EXCLUSIVE)
The trailer for “Sholay: The Final Cut” has been unveiled, previewing the Dec. 12, 2025 worldwide theatrical release of India’s most…
Business
Ashes 2025: Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Test will worry England
This is an important series for Smith, playing in an Ashes for the first time. He was promoted to the England team at the beginning of the…
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The high-stakes politics of exclamation points
When Jon LaMantia, a Long Island-based business reporter, was in journalism school, his professor drilled one rule into his students: you…
Culture
‘100 Nights of Hero’ Review: A Mischievous Fairytale Laid Low by Its Withheld Approach
Resplendent in costume and production design, but shaky in overall execution, the star-studded fantasy romance “100 Nights of Hero” is the…
Business
India central bank cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, boosts liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points on Friday (Dec 5), in line with a consensus view, as record low…
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India central bank cuts key rate, boosts liquidity to support ‘Goldilocks’ economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Friday (Dec 5) and left the door open for further…
Culture
Warner Bros begins exclusive deal talks with Netflix
The traditional TV business is in the midst of a major contraction as viewers shift to streaming Warner Bros Discovery has entered…
Culture
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for US$72 billion
The deal will further tilt the power balance in Hollywood in favour of the streaming giant Netflix on Friday (Dec 5) agreed to buy Warner…
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UK to deport 60 delivery riders after illegal work crackdown
The government says it is to deport 60 takeaway-delivery riders found to be working illegally in the UK. The Home Office says the group…
Lifestyle
Carmen Electra on Her Playboy x Von Dutch Shoot and Her Possible Playboy Tattoo
Carmen Electra has graced the cover of Playboy countless times. So when the magazine was brainstorming about the best way to introduce its…
Lifestyle
J.Crew Brings Style to the Slopes
SKI BUDDIES: As part of its partnership with U.S. Ski and Snow, J.Crew is partnering with Italian sportswear firm Kappa to create two…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Will Take Over Selfridges’ Corner Shop, Filling It With Pieces From Jonathan Anderson’s New Collections
MEET YOU AT THE CORNER: Dior is marking the launch of Jonathan Anderson’s debut collections with a men’s and women’s takeover of The…
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Buccellati Brings Retrospective to Shanghai Highlighting Craftsmanship, Family Legacy
MILAN — A decade after entering Mainland China, Buccellati will stage a retrospective exhibition in Shanghai beginning Sunday until Jan.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Eos Launches Fragrance
Body care heavyweight Eos is ready to take on fragrance. The brand, best known for its hero scented body lotions, is debuting its first…
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China chipmaker Moore Threads soars 469% after eight billion yuan IPO
The listing comes as optimism over the country’s drive for tech self-sufficiency intensifies, fuelled by trade tensions and fears of US…
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China chipmaker Moore Threads soars 502% after eight billion yuan IPO
The listing comes as optimism over the country’s drive for tech self-sufficiency intensifies, fuelled by trade tensions and fears of US…
Culture
Netflix Enters Exclusive Deal Talks for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has entered exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the company’s film and television studio, as well as the HBO…
Celebrity
Feminist Supernatural Drama ‘The Difficult Bride’ Unveils Cast as Rubaiyat Hossain Wraps Principal Photography (EXCLUSIVE)
Acclaimed Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain, known for her powerful women-centric films, has completed principal photography in Dhaka…
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CLI-backed SC Capital starts work on US$600 million first phase of Osaka data centre
The 100MW facility in a prime location will have direct access to robust power infrastructure and major network routes Singapore-based…
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Philippines eyes easing IPO float rules to lure firms like GCash
Companies will be required to keep certain minimum public float levels after listing The Philippines’ securities regulator plans to relax…
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China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since…