• U.S. Says It Launched ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ Against Iranian Forces But Claims Ceasefire Still In Place

    The U.S. Central Command said it targeted Iranian forces to protect its troops, but emphasized the ceasefire is still in place as negotiations to end the war reach a critical point.“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” said CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins in a statement.Iran said after the attack it has a “legitimate” right to respond. The revolutionary guard also said it downed a U.S. drone and shot at other aircraft that had entered the country’s airspace. It did…

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  • Sea reports 6.2% increase in Q1 earnings to US$427.9 million

    [SINGAPORE] Sea on Tuesday (May 12) reported a 6.2 per cent increase in its first-quarter earnings to US$427.9 million, from US$403.1 million a year earlier. Earnings per share for the three months ended Mar 31 grew 2.9 per cent to US$0.70, from US$0.68 in Q1 2025. The growth was driven…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • Shell’s profit beats expectations at US$6.9 billion, cuts share buybacks

    Oil and gas output falls 4% compared with the previous quarter due to the Iran war Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 02:41 PM [LONDON] Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, rose to US$6.92 billion, the company said on Thursday (May 7), beating an analyst consensus of…

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  • Musk’s trial against OpenAI hits some rough spots in first week

    Published Sat, May 2, 2026 · 09:30 AM [AUSTIN, TEXAS] Elon Musk set out to tell a jury that his falling out with OpenAI was a simple tale of betrayal. But the many questions that came up during the billionaire’s three days on the witness stand this week revealed the…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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