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Berkshire to boost investments in Japanese trading houses
WARREN Buffett said on Saturday (Feb 22) that his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway will likely increase its ownership in the five Japanese…
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The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave
The Trump administration said Sunday that it was placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development…
Politics
Qatar signs deal with Scale AI to use AI to boost government services
Scale AI will develop more than 50 possible uses of AI for Qatar’s government over the next five years QATAR’S government has signed a…
Business
Malaysia’s Sunway sets sights on regional expansion
With success in its home base, the company is now looking to expand its reach in the region, especially in existing markets such as…
Business
Can MAS Review Group’s S$5 Billion Boost Revive the SGX?
An effective overhaul of the ecosystem could depend on the full set of measures, due to be released by August THE full update on the…
Politics
Trump on major losing streak on birthright citizenship
President Trump's deadline for denying automatic citizenship to illegal immigrants passed with barely a whimper last week as the policy…
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Trump administration predicts minerals deal with Ukraine will get signed this week
President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday he expects a deal to come together this week with Ukraine to give the United…
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Chinese Student Loses S$921 Camera After Asking Stranger to Click her Photo at Singapore's Fort Canning
A 21-year-old solo traveler lost her S$921 camera after asking a stranger to assist her in taking a picture at Fort Canning. The Chinese…
Politics
'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump
At an annual gathering of conservative activists, the signature red " Make America Great Again " hats popularized by President Donald…
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PSP Chairman Tan Cheng Bock to Contest Upcoming General Election in West Coast
Tan Cheng Bock, the founder of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), has declared his intention to run in the next general election. When…
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Merz claims victory for German conservatives and the far right heads for strongest postwar result
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while…
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Zelensky Vows to Resign as President in Exchange for Ukraine' NATO Membership or If It Brought Peace to His Country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he would resign if Ukraine is given a NATO membership or if it leads to a peace…
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Patel tells FBI employees to ignore Musk's email on work reporting, for now
Kash Patel, the newly minted head of the FBI, is making it clear the bureau does not take marching orders from Elon Musk. Source link
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin soft-pedals Trump's third term remark: 'People need to take it as a joke'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin threw cold water Sunday on the prospect of President Trump seeking a third White House term. Source link
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends Trump's firing of Joint Chiefs, other military leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that President Trump fired Air Force Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…
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Trump signs orders restricting Chinese investment, imposing tariffs for digital taxes
President Trump has signed two memorandums aimed at protecting U.S. tech giants operating overseas and restricting foreign investment in…
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Saudi, Arab allies struggle to deal with Trump's disruptions
A series of high-stakes meetings this month is expected to reshape regional politics and global alliances, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a…
News
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to lead ATF
Newly sworn-in FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to take the reins of another federal law enforcement agency as the acting director of…
Politics
Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week or face consequences
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been given little more than 48 hours to explain what they accomplished over the last week,…
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'Make Germany great again': Far-right party could see historic gains in this election. Here's why
Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday's national…
Politics
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing a new government in an election Sunday dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe's biggest…
Politics
Who Is Alexis Wilkins? Trump FBI Director Kash Patel Dating Country Music Singer Turned Conservative Icon
FBI Director Kash Patel was accompanied by a striking mystery woman during his confirmation hearing, who has been revealed to be his…
Politics
Trump and Musk aren't the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions
A new administration swept into Washington and announced plans to shake it up, using corporate know-how and new technology to streamline…
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China’s War for Indo-Pacific Dominance Is Already Underway
How far will we let China advance in its ongoing war in the Indo-Pacific, as we ‘prepare’ for war over Taiwan? Source link