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Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from prolonged illness. Zia became…
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Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down
Investors have been piling into commodities on bets for more US rate cuts, a weaker US dollar and geopolitical tensions Precious metals…
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Trump says he still might fire Jerome Powell as Fed chair pick looms
US President Donald Trump teased that he has a preferred candidate to be the next chair of the US Federal Reserve, but is in no hurry to…
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Gold hovers near two-week low as investors book profits
Gold hovered near a two-week low on Tuesday (Dec 30) that it touched in the previous session, as year-end profit-taking caused all…
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Paul Rudd Starred in One of the Most Inventive Netflix Sci-Fi Shows of the Last 10 Years, and You Didn't Even Notice
One of the most fascinating trends in the last year of movies was the notion of one actor playing two roles. Whether it's Michael B.…
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Chinese stocks on track for best year since 2017 as rally widens
The MSCI China Materials Index has gained around 108% this year, on track for its strongest year since 2003 Chinese stocks look set for…
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Two currency bets in Asia flash warning signs as year-end nears
Moves in precious metals have also contributed to swings in the region’s currencies Some of Asia’s strongest currency trends are starting…
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‘The Princess Bride’ Star Cary Elwes Shares Tribute to Rob Reiner: ‘From That Very First Meeting I Fell In Love With Him’
Cary Elwes, who starred in Rob Reiner’s 1987 fantasy classic “The Princess Bride,” released a statement on Instagram Monday night in…
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New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised
Doug Faulknerand George Sandeman Actor Idris Elba is knighted and England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame…
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Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter More than 30 new laws have been passed in Parliament this year, from the Great British Energy Act to…
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China’s reawakening puts Asia M&A on confident course for 2026
The country-focused PE firms have also been hunting overseas. The buoyant mood around deals is reverberating through Asia, with major…
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ST Engineering expects positive H2 net profit
ST Engineering on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that it expects to report a positive net profit for the second half of 2025, after considering all…
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PragerU's 'pro-American' Presidential Rankings Survey puts Washington first, Biden last
Presidential rankings tend to reward those on the left and penalize those on the right, which is where PragerU comes in. Source link
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A Classically Inspired Celebration of Artistry and Custom Detail at Villa Astor on the Amalfi Coast
For the wedding, we chose a timeless and classic palette of white and green, a symbol of natural elegance and sophistication. For the…
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Meta acquires Singapore-based startup Manus to bolster AI business
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, which makes an AI agent that it sells to…
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Meta to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus, adding agents to bolster AI bet
AI agents are tools that do not need human supervision to perform specific digital tasks Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire…
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Anthony Joshua’s camp confirm two of his close friends died in car crash
The British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has issued a statement after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday morning which…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Keppel, Manulife US Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 30): Source link
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How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections
The company has its roots in China, but it has now accumulated the most extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia SHOPPING around…
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Citigroup to take US$1.1 billion loss on Russian business unit sale
Other lenders have also scaled back, with Goldman Sachs gaining approval earlier this year to sell its business in Russia Citigroup said…
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‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Has 1.1 Million RSVPs in Movie Theaters, Says Ross Duffer: ‘3,500 Showtimes Are Completely Full’
The “Stranger Things” series finale is shaping up to be a major theatrical event. 1.1 million people have RSVP’d to watch the final…
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Hyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory: source
The market is now dominated by Chinese firms, which sold nearly one million cars in Russia in 2024 out of total sales of 1.6 million units…
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Joe Rogan Says Donald Trump Attacking Rob Reiner After His Death Is ‘So Disappointing’ and ‘Not Funny’: ‘There’s No Justification For What He Did’
Joe Rogan is the latest industry heavyweight speaking out against Donald Trump‘s repeated attacks against Rob Reiner after the director’s…
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Lululemon founder adds three new board members
Lululemon Athletica‘s founder Chip Wilson said on Monday he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the…