Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Ukraine mourns as rescuers search the rubble of a Kyiv children's hospital struck by a missile

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says rescue operations have stretched into a second day at a major Kyiv children’s hospital struck by a Russian missile

Ukraine mourns as rescuers search the rubble of a Kyiv children's hospital struck by a missile
Business|Economy

Temasek portfolio value logs modest rise; has a cautious approach to China

Singapore state investor Temasek said on Tuesday its net portfolio value had swung back to growth with a 1.8% gain, adding that profits from investments in the

Temasek portfolio value logs modest rise; has a cautious approach to China
Economy

China's June new yuan loans seen surging on supportive policy: Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans likely more than doubled in June from May, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as the central bank kept up policy support for the economy amid a shaky recovery

China's June new yuan loans seen surging on supportive policy: Reuters poll
Business|Economy

KKR to cut stake in Japan chip tool maker Kokusai Electric, sources say

Private equity firm KKR plans to cut its stake in Kokusai Electric, two people familiar with the matter said, cashing in after a blistering run for shares in the

KKR to cut stake in Japan chip tool maker Kokusai Electric, sources say
Business|Entertainment|Travel

Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business

Walt Disney and Japan's Oriental Land Company unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from

Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business
News|Political

India's Modi on visit to Moscow appreciates 'dear friend' Putin

India's relationship with Russia is based on "mutual trust and mutual respect," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Moscow on Tuesday, where he also said he appreciated President

India's Modi on visit to Moscow appreciates 'dear friend' Putin
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Soccer-Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

Spain and France meet in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday, and in all three previous knockout stage games between them at the tournament, the winners have gone on to

Soccer-Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph
News|Technology

A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China

A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light

A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China
News|Political|World

The Taliban’s morality police are contributing to a climate of fear among Afghans, UN says

The Taliban’s morality police are contributing to a climate of fear and intimidation among Afghans

The Taliban’s morality police are contributing to a climate of fear among Afghans, UN says
News|Sports

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi is preparing to compete at her third Olympics after being selected for the Paris Games from her training base in Australia

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games
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Australia appoints special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country

The Australian government has named a special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began

Australia appoints special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country
Science|Technology

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'

Singapore's digital development minister Josephine Teo said the future looks "messy" without an internationally agreed upon framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'
Economy|News|Political

With France in limbo, spotlight swings to Washington

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Washington largely steals the spotlight from today, even with post-French-poll horsetrading at fever pitch.

With France in limbo, spotlight swings to Washington
Economy|News|Political

Indonesia's Prabowo is exploring ways to remove fiscal deficit ceiling, Tempo reports

Indonesia's incoming President Prabowo Subianto is exploring ways to remove the fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio ceilings, aiming to fund his campaign pledges, investigative

Indonesia's Prabowo is exploring ways to remove fiscal deficit ceiling, Tempo reports
News|Political|Technology

Australian agency says China-backed hackers behind cyber crimes

Australia's government cybersecurity agency on Tuesday accused a China-backed hacker group of stealing passwords and usernames from two unnamed Australian networks in

Australian agency says China-backed hackers behind cyber crimes
Business|Technology

Samsung Electronics wins cutting-edge AI chip order from Japan's Preferred Networks

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it won an order from Japanese artificial intelligence company Preferred Networks to make chips for AI applications using the South Korean firm's 2

Samsung Electronics wins cutting-edge AI chip order from Japan's Preferred Networks
Business|Technology

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever

Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun.

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever
News|Political

The few can beat the many, Taiwan president says ahead of annual war games

There are many examples in history of smaller militaries beating larger opponents, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told air force officers in comments released on

The few can beat the many, Taiwan president says ahead of annual war games
Business|Economy

China's Guangzhou R&F Properties faces liquidation petition in Hong Kong

Chinese property developer Guangzhou R&F Properties said on Tuesday its unit Trillion Glory had received a winding-up petition from a Singapore-based private equity fund due to non-

China's Guangzhou R&F Properties faces liquidation petition in Hong Kong
Business|Economy

CICC executive sees strategic opportunities for Chinese clients in Vietnam

China International Capital Corp is seeing more strategic opportunities for Chinese corporate clients in Vietnam, the bank's head of Southeast Asia and Singapore CEO Stephen Ng

CICC executive sees strategic opportunities for Chinese clients in Vietnam
Political|Technology

Vanuatu prime minister visits Huawei, views policing technology

Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited technology company Huawei in Shenzhen and viewed surveillance technology used to enhance policing and reduce criminal

Vanuatu prime minister visits Huawei, views policing technology
News|Sports

Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris

The already high stakes of Olympic competition will be further elevated for breakers at the Paris Games where the champions could be the only ones to ever win

Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris
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South Korea's Yoon again vetoes probe bill into marine's death

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday vetoed a bill mandating a special counsel probe into allegations that military officials and the presidential office

South Korea's Yoon again vetoes probe bill into marine's death
Business|Technology

Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand

Stellantis said on Tuesday it would expand its line of affordable hybrid vehicles to 36 models in Europe by 2026, to meet growing demand for this engine type, an alternative to

Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand
News|Political

Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum

France's left has a Jean-Luc Mélenchon problem. 

Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum

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