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Top US General in Pacific warns of escalating China threat as Army shifts focus to Indo-Pacific frontlines
Gen. Ronald Clark has said that Beijing’s blockade rehearsals and rapid military buildup are changing the strategic landscape across Asia.
BUSINESS
Warren Buffett signals end of era with retirement announcement
In his last annual meeting, Buffett criticised Trump's tariffs, looked back on markets, and left Berkshire with a $348bn cash war chest.
WORLD
Germany’s incoming agriculture minister sparks controversy with call for meat in all schools
Alois Rainer, a butcher by training, has vowed to reverse Green-led food policies as chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz prepares to take power.
WORLD
Elon Musk, internet people 'kissing my a**' after hating me, says Donald Trump
Previously, Trump had made similar claims about various world leaders saying many countries are calling him and "kissing my a**... dying to make a deal" after he unleashed a tariff war.
WORLD
Beijing signals openness to Fentanyl talks with US as trade war pressures mount
China is exploring curbing chemical exports tied to fentanyl in a potential opening for stalled US trade negotiations under US President Trump.
BUSINESS
Old vs new tax regime: 4 reasons why the old regime might still be best for you
Many taxpayers find that the old tax regime is more flexible, particularly regarding deductions and exemptions.
WORLD
US Justice Department demands Google break up its ad business over monopoly ruling
DoJ is pushing for Alphabet to divest core advertising tech units and share real-time data with rivals to restore market competition
WORLD
Trump considers executive order to rein in college athlete payments after meeting with Nick Saban
The former coach of the University of Alabama football team has warned the President that NIL deals have created an uneven playing field and could destabilise college sports.
WORLD
US lawmakers push SEC to delist Chinese tech giants over national security threats
US Congressional panels urge crackdown on firms like Alibaba and Baidu for alleged ties to Chinese military and surveillance programmes.
WORLD
Dubai lures ultra-high-net-worth family offices as Switzerland loses its lustre
Regulatory hassles, tax concerns, and political instability fuel a low-key exodus from Swiss wealth centres to the UAE.
BUSINESS
Wall Street rebounds as US jobs data eases post-tariff fears
S&P 500 has marked the longest winning streak since 2004 as investors bet worst of Trump’s trade war impact may still lie ahead.
WORLD
US federal judge rebukes Apple and Tim Cook, puts core of App Store model at risk
The judge has accused Apple of defying court order, referring the company to the Justice Department in a ruling that threatens Cook’s legacy of services-driven growth.
WORLD
US job growth holds in April, but tariff turmoil threatens labour market momentum
Economists are warning that hiring in the US may slow as businesses face trade policy uncertainty, immigration curbs, and government layoffs
BUSINESS
Jeff Bezos hints at selling $4.75 billion of Amazon shares due to trade war fears
Amazon's founder stock sale proposal arrives amid the company warning of softer growth owing to Trump's rising global trade war.
WORLD
Harvard president slams Trump’s tax threat as ‘highly illegal’ amid growing legal battle
Harvard University president Alan Garber has warned of an “existential threat” to the US education sector as Trump renewed his pledge to strip the university’s tax-exempt status.
WORLD
'It's what they deserve': Trump announces move to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status
Harvard University President Alan Garber fired back saying the action would be “highly illegal” and “destructive” to the university,
WORLD
Singapore Election 2025 Live: Singapore's PAP on track to win another landslide, sample vote count shows
Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: The Workers’ Party, considered the main opposition, is only contesting a quarter of the seats—capping its potential at 26—while the Progress Singapore Party is contesting just 13 seats, limiting its influence.
WORLD
Australia Election 2025 Live: Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for second term, ABC projects
Australia Election 2025 Live Updates: In the upper house, the Senate, which plays a critical role in reviewing legislation, 40 of the 76 seats are up for contest.
WORLD
Canadian PM Mark Carney to meet Trump on Tuesday, says 'focus on trade pressures'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would meet next Tuesday with US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss trade and security.
WORLD
Instagram accounts of Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam and others blocked in India
The government had earlier this week blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly disseminating "false, provocative and communally sensitive content" about India.
WORLD
7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Drake Passage near Argentina, Chile issues tsunami warning
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Argentina’s Drake Passage, triggering a tsunami alert for southern Argentina and Chile, urging residents to seek higher ground.
WORLD
Australia votes on May 3: Albanese vs Dutton – Key issues, stakes, and how the election works
Australians vote in a high-stakes federal election on May 3, with cost of living, housing, and energy policy dominating the campaign. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a tight race against opposition leader Peter Dutton, with polls showing no clear majority.
WORLD
‘It’s what they deserve’: Trump says he will revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would be taking away the tax-exempt status of Hardvard University, saying "it's what they deserve."
BUSINESS
India's FY25 overall exports at an all-time high of $824.9 billion
For March 2025, services exports stood at $35.6 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 18.6 percent compared to $30.0 billion in March 2024.
