Politics
Trump’s Korea moves raise questions about US military strength
The Trump administration cut joint Marine drills with South Korea planned for next month, Seoul's military has said, in the latest show of…
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New GOP campaign ad hits Democratic Senate hopefuls for trying to raise taxes on seniors
Republicans are accusing Democrats of wanting to raise senior citizens’ taxes in a new ad campaign targeting the most important Senate…
Business
Oracle plans to raise US$45 billion to US$50 billion in 2026
LE expects to raise US$45 billion to US$50 billion in 2026 to build additional capacity for its cloud infrastructure, the software company…
Business
Prudential pays RM1.5 billion to raise stake in Malaysia unit to 70%
The insurer currently holds a 51% interest while local partner Detik Ria owns the rest Prudential will pay RM1.5 billion (S$483 million)…
Fashion
Fair Wear, CmiA aim to raise fashion supply chain due diligence
Both companies made the announcements on Human Rights Day in a bid to place human rights considerations more centrally within due…
Business
LMIRT launches rights issue to raise S$63 million
Most of the proceeds will go towards paying off loans; some of it will be used for general working capital Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail…
News
Plans to raise Vincent Thomas Bridge rejected
Construction on the Vincent Thomas Bridge near the Port of Los Angeles is slated to begin next month, but the project will not include a…
Business
Data centres are expensive. Reits are ‘powerful tools’ to raise capital - and Singapore benefits
Data centres are expensive - to construct and to operate, as they are also power-guzzling. Amid the AI boom, as demand from hyperscalers…
Politics
India expands hotel staff training to raise service standards
The Government of India’s Ministry of Tourism has carried out a capacity building training programme for hotel housekeeping teams,…
Politics
Renewed Hamas attacks raise fears of ceasefire breakdown in Gaza
Terrorists attempting to flee through underground tunnels were captured or eliminated as Hamas delays return of hostage remains and…
Politics
Deaths in ICE custody raise serious questions, lawmakers say
Southern California lawmakers are demanding answers from U.S. Homeland Security officials following the deaths of two Orange County…
Business
Car parks to be sold as council aims to raise cash
Two council-owned car parks in Bradford are to be sold at auction as part of the authority's efforts to balance its books and stave off…
News
Experts raise concerns over growing trend with traumatizing impact on children: 'Will have consequences in adulthood and old age'
Environmental issues have long been framed in terms of the world Earth's residents will "leave behind" for children, but that lens has…
Business
WeRide is poised to raise HK$2.39 billion in Hong Kong listing
WeRide is set to raise HK$2.39 billion (S$402 million) from its Hong Kong share sale, according to sources familiar with the matter, as it…
Business
YZJ Maritime to make mainboard debut on Nov 18, looking to raise S$5.2 million through placement
It expects a market capitalisation of S$2.04 billion upon completion of the distribution and placement Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime…
Politics
PM urged to raise toxic limoncello deaths with Vietnam leader
The prime minister is being urged to raise the case of a British woman and her fiancé who died from methanol poisoning in Vietnam when he…
Politics
Renewed anger in Indonesia over new allowance raise for lawmakers
Weeks after widespread protests swept Indonesia over the excessive pays of lawmakers, a new allowance raise has unleashed fresh public…
News
‘Block everything’: Nationwide protests raise travel tensions across France
France is dealing with a day of gridlock as a grassroots movement to ‘block everything’ threatens to paralyse the country’s transport…
Business
Opec+ set to raise oil output further from October: sources
[LONDON/MOSCOW] Opec+ is set to agree to further raise oil output on Sunday (Sep 7) while probably slowing the pace of increases from…
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JD Vance Abused Power to Raise River Levels for Family Kayaking Trip
Vice President JD Vance made the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, raise the water level in a river to make it easier for his family…
Business
Saudis raise crude prices to Asia after Opec+ adds barrels
Saudi Arabia raised crude prices for a second consecutive month, signalling confidence in demand for its barrels as Organization of the…
News
Ozzy Osbourne Tried to Raise Hell
If you trust Ozzy Osbourne’s recollection—and, given the long and eventful life he led, as well as the chemical compounds he loved,…
News
South Korean prosecutors raise further serious charges against Yoon
South Korea's deposed president Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted with charges of abuse of authority by a special counsel team, the Yonhap…
Business
Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia to raise funds for debt repayment via proposed share placement
The announcement comes after the cinema chain received a S$3.4 million payment demand from the landlord of its shuttered Jem outlet Media…