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Trump to sit for Atlantic interview with Jeffrey Goldberg
President Trump said he'll meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Thursday for an interview following the notorious…
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DNC chair sends warning shot to his second-in-command, David Hogg
A fight between the old guard and the new is brewing at the Democratic National Committee. Source link
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Tensions soar between India, Pakistan after massacre of Indians in flashpoint province
India on Thursday accused two Pakistanis of being involved in a murderous terrorist attack, escalating already sky-high tensions along one…
Politics
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while…
Politics
Forcing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia Is No Path to Sustainable Peace
A world in which the U.S. won’t stand up for the very basic principle that countries should not invade their neighbors is a more dangerous…
Business
US: S&P 500 edges higher with trade negotiations, earnings in focus
The S&P 500 edged up at the open on Thursday (Apr 24), as investors assessed a bevy of mixed corporate results and developments in the…
Business
Hong Kong bourse operator to shift headquarters in US$812 million deal
Hong Kong’s bourse operator will shift its headquarters, it said on Thursday (Apr 24) and will take over the top nine floors of a building…
Politics
Renault to cut costs as US tariffs lash car market
French carmaker Renault said on Thursday (Apr 24) it will seek to further cut costs as US tariffs shake up the global car market. Renault…
Business
Nissan sees 750 billion yen loss as restructuring charges mount
Nissan Motor said it will post a net loss of as much as 750 billion yen (S$6.9 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March as…
Business
Tim Walz Celebrating Tesla’s Falling Stock Price Raises Deeper Questions About State Pensions
Walz is chairman of Minnesota’s state investment board, but he seems worryingly clueless about how funds are invested. Source link
Politics
Social Media Is Killing the Democratic Party
The online crowd may love the antics of influencers. But swing voters? Not so much. Source link
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Why Trump Should Not Fight the Courts
The administration can turn the tables on the left. Source link
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Gaudí on the Sainthood Track, and Hunter Biden as a Starving Artist
Plus, in the news, two new museum directors and an art slasher who overly likes her sausages Source link
Business
Nestle sales rise on price hikes for coffee, cocoa products
Nestle’s sales rose as the maker of Nespresso and KitKat candy bars increased prices to counter soaring costs for coffee and cocoa.…
Business
Singapore stocks end flat on Thursday; markets across Asia end mixed
Local stocks ended Thursday (Apr 24) muted, following a mixed performance in other Asian markets after China signalled its openness to…
Politics
Contributor: Is your favorite influencer's opinion bought and sold?
Your addictive doomscrolling on X, TikTok or Instagram may also be the latest nexus for millions of dollars in secret political…
Business
Huawei raises record 20 billion yuan in Chinese debt issuance spree
The parent of Huawei Technologies is tapping low borrowing costs in China’s credit market to raise a record amount of debt, as trade…
Business
China’s central bank chief warns trade frictions threaten trust in world economy
Pan joins annual meetings of IMF, World Bank talks in Washington with US, EU and G20 members China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng…
Business
Cars didn’t arrive after months – so Singapore dealer for China EV brand Neta closed: sources
The abrupt closure of Evology Automobile – the dealer/distributor for China automotive brand Neta – earlier this month happened because…
Politics
Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 2.38%
Demand shrinks with the auction receiving S$16.6 billion in applications for the S$7.4 billion on offer The cut-off yield for Singapore’s…
Business
Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
Business
Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
Business
Las Vegas Sands drops out of contest to develop New York City area casino
Applications are due in June, with a final decision expected by December, according to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board…
Business
Keppel posts more than 25% jump in Q1 net profit, expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel’s net profit rose more than 25 per cent for the first quarter ended March, driven by improvements in its real estate and asset…