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Climate Change Has a Joe Rogan Problem
The growing numbers of people who tend to get their news from other sources, meanwhile—including social media platforms—are hearing a lot…
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Singapore shares close higher on Wednesday amid potential easing of trade tensions; STI up 1%
Stocks on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Wednesday (Apr 23), tracking gains in the region. The uptick followed remarks from US…
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Netflix raises prices in Singapore as analysts remain ‘neutral’ on counter
Netflix has raised its subscription prices in Singapore by S$2 to S$4, effective from Apr 18 (Friday), even as analysts remain neutral on…
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UN: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza could be worst since start of war
The Gaza Strip is "likely facing the worst humanitarian crisis" since the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas…
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Prince Louis new birthday photo released by Kate and William
By Jack Royston is Newsweek's Chief Royal Correspondent based in London, U.K. He reports on the British royal family—including King…
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“Madness”: Trump Tariff Lunacy Suddenly Darkens Amid Brutal Poll Drop
On Tuesday, largely due to President Trump’s tariffs, the International Monetary Fund downgraded its projections for economic growth in a…
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Cross-border renminbi use by Chinese climbs to record as US dollar sags
CHINESE investors and trading companies boosted their use of the renminbi in international settlements to a record last month as the US…
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China’s power system achieves record clean energy output in Q1 2025
China's clean electricity generation reached a new high in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), with more than 951 terawatt hours (TWh)…
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Footage shows woman leading Muslim prayer in India, not Bangladesh
As women in socially conservative Bangladesh are generally not allowed to lead Muslim prayers, footage purportedly depicting a Bangladeshi…
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PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business: sources
International is exploring the sale of its 20 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business, two people with knowledge of the matter…
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Rubio skips Ukraine ceasefire talks after Kyiv rejects Crimea concession
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend crunch talks on a ceasefire for Ukraine in London on Wednesday, after Ukrainian…
Politics
Abramovich to break silence on Chelsea sale
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will discuss the sale of the club in a new book set to be released this summer after giving his…
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Mom leaves toddlers alone for 5 minutes—shock at what they do
A Brisbane mom was left in tears after discovering what her 2- and 3 year olds had done to each other. Stephanie Mullins…
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Bid lodged for new targets at MoD weapons range
Plans have been submitted for two barges that could be used for bombing practice at a Ministry of Defence site in Lincolnshire. The boats…
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French President Macron brought new promises to cyclone-battered Mayotte. Residents want more
Traditional songs and dances welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrived this week on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte…
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Xiaomi delays release of first SUV after fatal road accident
Investors are betting on EVs to drive Xiaomi’s business, with China’s smartphone market suffering from fierce competition and sluggish…
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Chinese buyout firm is said to consider sale of chip tester UTAC
Considerations are at an early stage and Wise Road may decide not to proceed with a sale of the Singaporean company it acquired from a…
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Scientists rubbish claims of 'giant structures' underneath Egyptian pyramids
Online claims of "large underground structures" discovered under Egypt's famed pyramids of Giza are unfounded, experts in the field say.…
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Asia: Markets rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears
Asian stocks rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday (Apr 23) after Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the head of the…
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SK Hynix likely unseated Samsung as Dram leader with AI boost
SK Hynix’s upcoming earnings results will likely show it replaced Samsung Electronics as the world’s top Dram vendor for the first time in…
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Cardinals Predicted To Cut Ties With Dominant $81 Million Pitcher
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of…
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Map shows Jones Road Wildfire as thousands of acres burn in New Jersey
A New Jersey wildfire has sparked evacuation orders for thousands of residents as the blaze engulfed thousands of acres in a matter of…
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Intel to announce plans this week to cut over 20% of staff
[TAIPEI/SAN FRANCISCO] Intel is poised to announce plans this week to cut more than 20 per cent of its staff, aiming to eliminate…
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Permira shuts Hong Kong, Shanghai offices in pivot to India
Permira Holdings is overhauling its Asia strategy, closing offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai and shuffling senior leadership to India,…