Teen in S’pore arrested over tweet that claimed explosive device was placed at National Day Parade venue
An 18-year-old has been arrested for his suspected involvement in communicating false information that an item would blow up at The Float @ Marina Bay, where the National Day Parade was taking place. Read full storyContinue Reading
Angela Yee announces she’s leaving ‘The Breakfast Club’ to launch solo show
Angela Yee announced on Wed that she will become departing “The Breakfast Club” to web host her own syndicated radio stations show.Continue Reading
Worst productivity drop ever means more inflation
July inflation was “only” 8.5% year-on-year vs. 9.1% year-on-year in June, mainly because energy prices fell on the month. In the hope that fading inflation would slow the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening, the 30-year US Treasury bond yield dropped – for about 10 minutes. Traders decided that the light at the end of the tunnel […]
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Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey could go for $5 million at auction
A jersey worn by basketball star Michael Jordan during one of the most famous seasons in his NBA career is expected to reach up to $5 million at auction.Continue Reading
Beyoncé calls Madonna a ‘masterpiece genius’ for joining her on ‘Break My Soul’ remix
For lending the particular iconic melody from “Vogue” to Beyoncé’s new “Break My Soul” remix, Pop-queen (AKA Madge, the particular Queen of Pop, Madame X, etc . ) received a new title — “masterpiece genius, inch bestowed upon the girl by Bey herself.Continue Reading
Malaysia urges ASEAN states to engage with Myanmar junta’s rivals
BANGKOK: Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar’s faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) states with the junta’s opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (Aug 10). Saifuddin Abdullah, whose candid remarks about theContinue Reading
Fed now seen delivering 50 bps hike in Sept after inflation eases
TRADERS slashed bets the Federal Reserve will deliver a third straight 75-basis-point interest rate increase in September after data released Wednesday showed U.S. inflation slowed last month. Read full storyContinue Reading
Samsung unveils Z Flip 4 (starting from RM4,099), Z Fold 4 (from RM6,799) and Galaxy Watch 5 (from RM1,099)
The Flip 4 Bespoke Edition lets users customise the device from a selection of colours, allowing for up to 75 unique combinations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Ministry plans to add 'place of birth' to new Vietnam passport
HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is planning to add ‘place of birth’ information to the new Vietnamese passport. Read full storyContinue Reading
Hisham: I’ve nothing to hide over LCS project
PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is ready to resolve the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) scandal and extend its full cooperation to investigators. Read full storyContinue Reading