Business & Finance Singapore Nov core inflation at 1.9% y/y, lowest in almost 3 years SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose 1.9% in November on a yearly basis, lower than economists’... Published 23 Dec, 2024 10:37am
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World Malaysia’s 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud KUALA LUMPUR: Scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad said on Monday it has filed a legal... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 11:05am
World Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024 Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but voters didn’t care. Angered by the hefty ramp-up... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:57am
World Starbucks workers expand strike in US cities, including New York Starbucks, workers have expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities, including New York, the union representing... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:46am
World Trump vows to rename Denali as Mount McKinley WASHINGTON: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he will rename Denali, Alaska natives’ name for North... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:41am
World Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal WEST PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal on Sunday,... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:37am
World Putin meets Slovak PM as Ukraine gas contract nears end Russia’s President Vladimir Putin met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Sunday, a rare visit by a... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:32am
Markets Asia shares rally on US inflation relief SYDNEY: Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on U.S. inflation restored some hope for further... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Markets Oil prices stable on Monday as data offsets surplus concerns LONDON: Oil prices stabilised on Monday after losses last week as lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data offset... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Dollar steady after benign US inflation eases worries over rates SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Monday after U.S. inflation data showed only a modest rise last month, easing... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:14am
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World Syrian Kurdish groups on the back foot as power balance shifts QAMISHLI, Syria/BEIRUT/ANKARA: With hostile Turkish-backed groups mobilising against them in Syria’s north, and... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:40am
World Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory ANKARA: Turkey believes Syria’s new rulers, including the Syrian National Army (SNA) armed group which Ankara... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:35am
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Markets Indian equity benchmarks snap 4-week rising streak MUMBAI: Indian shares plunged on Friday, with the benchmarks logging their first weekly decline in five weeks, as... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:53am
Business & Finance China’s yuan heads for weekly fall SHANGHAI: China’s yuan was steady against the dollar on Friday, helped by firmer central bank guidance but was... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:50am
Business & Finance Sterling set to end week in red LONDON: Sterling held up against the dollar on Friday but was set to end the week lower after coming under pressure... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:49am
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, aided by real estate and materials stocks. The CSE All-Share... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:48am
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Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry