MAS eases Singdollar policy for first time since March 2020 as it lowers key inflation forecast
The last time MAS eased the pace of Singapore dollar’s appreciation in 2020 was when the economy was headed for its worst recession ever in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. This time around the ...
Russo double leads Tigre to 3-0 win over Velez
BUENOS AIRES - Ignacio Russo's double and a goal from Martin Ortega led Tigre to a 3-0 victory over Argentine champions Velez Sarsfield in the Primera Division on Thursday. Read more at ...
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s cuts 3,000 jobs as tax hike looms
Job cuts add to slew of evidence underscoring the UK budget’s impact on British retailers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Billionaire McCourt says he is open to teaming up on a TikTok bid
He said private equity firms and family offices have reached out to provide financing options. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Moscow mayor says air defences repel Ukrainian drone attacks aimed at capital
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said early on Friday that air defence units had intercepted three separate attacks by Ukrainian drones headed for Russia's capital. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump defence pick Hegseth narrowly survives US Senate test vote
WASHINGTON - The US Senate narrowly voted on Jan 23 to advance the nomination of Mr Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump’s secretary of defence, ...
Inside the plan to receive thousands of Mexicans deported from the US
Officials say they are also negotiating agreements with Mexican companies to link people to jobs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brazil aiming for more NFL games after successful 2024 venture
NFL and Brazilian officials are in the midst of discussions that are expected to secure a long-term contract to bring more NFL games to Brazil. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia accuses UNICEF head of caring more about kids in Ukraine than Gaza
UNITED NATIONS - Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a \"weighty argument for her refusal\" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza ...
US judge blocks Trump’s order curtailing birthright citizenship
A temporary restraining order will prevent the Trump administration from enforcing US President Donald Trump's executive order. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rallying-Neuville leads in muddy Monte Carlo
Hyundai's world champion Thierry Neuville stole the limelight at the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally on Thursday, finding the right strategy on the muddy tarmac roads of the French Alps as Sebastien ...
North Korea's assembly meets but no mention of unification, foreign policy changes
North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) met over two days this week and reported on its achievements during 2024 but state media made no mention of anticipated changes to the constitution that ...