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All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G-7 central banks
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (789+ words) US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh will be closely watched in the wake of a higher-than-expected core inflation reading on Sept 11. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:45 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 04:37 PM Central banks from much of the Group of Seven face a pivotal week…...
Rescuers searching for 140 people after Indonesia passenger ship sinks, agency says
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (251+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026, 12:10 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 03:26 PM JAKARTA – Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sept 13 for 140 people from a passenger ship that sank in the Java Sea after 103 others were evacuated, one of whom died, a search and rescue agency official said....
Myanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (249+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026, 11:51 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:22 PM Myanmar's military-backed government said on Sept 13 its permanent representative to the United Nations was undertaking "illegal activities" and that his status had been revoked and withdrawn. The government said that Kyaw Moe Tun was…...
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (795+ words) Ongoing attacks in the widening Middle East war could send energy prices even higher. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:26 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:03 PM ADEN/DUBAI - Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sept…...
Singapore’s great mall makeover: Will investors reap the rewards?
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (1510+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026, 08:00 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:32 PM SINGAPORE – Singapore’s shopping malls are being reinvented. Orchard Road, once the Republic’s premier shopping strip, is now making room for more offices, while suburban malls are undergoing extensive facelifts and tenant revamps. The mix…...
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (896+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 09:16 PM WASHINGTON, Sept 12 - A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned Houthis has put the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for U.S. President Donald Trump as his war with Iran…...
South Korea approves jeans for civil service job interviews but says no to ties, formal dress shoes
1+ day, 45+ min ago (274+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 06:47 PM Updated Sep 12, 2026, 06:48 PM SEOUL – Jeans, sneakers and other casual attire will not only be allowed but recommended for national civil service job interviews in South Korea, replacing the traditional expectation that applicants wear suits. The Ministry of…...
China threatens to cancel summit if US approves new arms sales to Taiwan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (448+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 05:20 PM China has told the United States that it intends to cancel a planned meeting between their leaders later in September if Washington approves any new arms sales to Taiwan by then, multiple sources familiar with bilateral ties…...
Know an inspiring Singaporean? Make a nomination for ST Singaporean of the Year 2026
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (945+ words) Chen Shiling, founder of Happee Hearts Movement, was winner of the award in 2025. Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 PM SINGAPORE – Do you know a Singaporean who has gone above and beyond to make a difference to others, or whose achievements have made an…...
Taiwan's vice president is visiting Italy, Taiwanese presidential office says
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (209+ words) Published Sep 11, 2026, 09:56 AM Updated Sep 11, 2026, 10:01 AM TAIPEI, Sept 11 - Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is making a rare visit to Europe, attending a forum on democracy in Italy along with Taipei's foreign minister, the presidential office said on Friday. While Taiwan's…...