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Yen rallies sharply as markets raise bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes; US dollar drops
A Bank of Japan rate hike this month is nearly fully priced in by markets
Swedish election is close race with 10 days to go, poll shows
STOCKHOLM, Sept 3 - Sweden's ruling right-wing bloc has closed in on the centre-left opposition ahead of a par…
Best fans, air conditioners, and air purifier deals to beat the heat and haze from Comex 2026
With temperatures climbing and haze drifting in from Indonesia, now is a good time to pick up a deal that help…
Reform UK gets 75% of its donations from crypto entrepreneur pardoned by Trump
Reform UK raised £5.3 million in the April-June quarter - more than its mainstream opponents.
Misuse of informal money-transfer networks is growing worldwide, global watchdog says
PARIS, Sept 3 - Criminal use of informal banking networks has become a global problem and is growing, the Fina…
Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo
DAKAR, Sept 3 - Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using…
As Colombia slowly identifies conflict victims, families left waiting
RIONEGRO, Colombia, Sept 3 - Roselly Gil watched as authorities carefully removed the blackened bones from the…
Britain summons Russian charge d'affaires over Leipzig airport attack
LONDON, Sept 3 - Britain has summoned the Russian charge d'affaires to condemn an attempted drone attack at Le…
Gloria Steinem, who made feminism a force, dies at 92
With wit, grit and aviator glasses, she made women’s equality impossible for America to dismiss.
Asean can be self-sufficient in energy, food with an integrated market: Singapore’s chief climate negotiator
The Republic’s role is to galvanise more public-private partnerships to address these twin challenges, he adds
Asia’s economies avert energy shock via fiscal buffers, AI boom
The unexpectedly strong performances last quarter are prompting economists to upgrade growth forecasts across …
TPG’s Asia OneHealthcare said to confidentially file for US$2.5 billion IPO
An IPO of that size would be Malaysia’s biggest since 2012
Tech hub Seattle’s luxury homes languish as AI job cuts and taxes hit
A house asking for US$2.9 million has been on the market for more than 100 days
Trump puts tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made drones
Move is part of efforts to thwart the Chinese drone industry and promote domestic manufacturing
US homeland chief Mullin’s plane makes emergency landing after engine failure
The Ronald Reagan National Airport's authority said there was no disruption to other flights.
Malaysian banks post mixed mid-2026 results as record loan growth offsets margin squeeze
H2 outlook hinges on continued strong credit demand; direction of broader non-fee income remains uncertain
Russia to close branches of Germany’s Goethe-Institut after drone spat, foreign minister says
It comes after the closure of a Russian cultural centre in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn.
China services activity quickens on stronger domestic demand in August, private PMI shows
Reading contrasts with official survey on Aug 31, which said sluggish domestic demand weighed on services acti…
Australia, US to boost defence ties as China’s Pacific influence grows
It is not known if the greater level of cooperation would mean more US troops being stationed in Australia.
US not ‘stealing Venezuelan oil’, energy secretary insists
Chris Wright also stressed the importance of fixing Venezuela’s electricity sector.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 3 - The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civi…
China 15 years behind in top chipmaking tools, says ASML supplier
Such tools are key targets of US efforts to block the country from acquiring top-flight AI chips
Leading US medical groups release new vaccine guidelines
The recommendations were based on reviews of the latest evidence published in the medical journal JAMA.
Malaysia set to hold rates as investors bet on tightening ahead
The country has managed to sustain robust growth while containing inflation
Two dead, multiple injured in Minneapolis shooting
The suspect was also dead but it wasn’t clear how he had died.
Chevron CEO says patience pays off in giant Venezuela oil deal
It plans to invest US$7 billion over the next five years through its joint venture partnerships in Venezuela.
Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows
Business confidence improved from July but remained subdued
Democrats sink Republican bid to cap US Supreme Court at nine justices
The measure failed 212-206, far short of the necessary two-thirds majority to pass in the House.
Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up
Investors and entrepreneurs are seeking front-row seats to what many see as the next tech revolution
Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism
The World Cup in June provided a temporary boost
Trump hails US summer travel bump after second term doldrums
He claimed credit for a spike in summer travel.
UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year
Almost 60 per cent of reported abuse occurred on social media platforms.
OpenAI is building ‘automated shutdown’ capabilities for AI tools, letter to lawmakers says
OpenAI said it would more closely monitor the actions its AI systems take to complete tasks.
FBI probes report of data breach exposing millions of drivers’ licences in US, Canada
A dark web site selling digital scans of millions of drivers’ licences was reported.
US’ Bessent blames high energy prices on Ukraine’s Russia strikes
Bessent’s remarks were consistent with the administration’s willingness to pressure Ukraine and court Russia.
Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service
Passengers will still have a human supervisor behind the wheel.
Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won’t last long
Iran had been working to restore its radar and missile systems, which were also targeted in the US strikes, Tr…
Israel says prepared to ‘respond with great force’ if Iran attacks
Israeli forces were prepared for a possible attack over the Jewish high holiday season, which begins in mid-Se…
Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
The pair and their wives were joined by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Lake America? No way, Canadians say
Lake Ontario’s name has an Indigenous origin, well before Canada’s province of Ontario was formed.