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CEOs wary of a jittery US consumer as global tensions intensify

Executives now face the tough task of laying out the companies’ outlook for the year ahead Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 04:26 PM [NEW YORK] As the US earnings…

After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’

Higher levies come on top of an increase in the minimum wage, national insurance contributions – a payroll tax – rental and energy costs, and a tourism tax for hotels…

Alex Jeffrey Pretti: Chilling New Video Gives New Angle to Shooting Death of Armed Minneapolis Man as Family Claims He Was ‘Murdered’

Disturbing videos have emerged that provide fresh perspectives on the frantic moments leading up to the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents, who claimed he tried to…

Jardine Matheson buys back shares; Soon Hock’s Tan Yeow Khoon builds stake

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks from Jan 16 to 22, with net institutional inflow of S$1.7 million [SINGAPORE] For the five trading sessions spanning Jan 16 to 22,…

Alex Pretti: Family of Minneapolis Nurse Shot and Killed by DHS Agents Blast Trump Administration as They Claim ‘He Wasn’t Holding a Gun’

The family of a Minneapolis nurse who was shot and killed by Department of Homeland Security agents has fiercely condemned the Trump administration, denouncing those responsible for the killing as…

Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy

The complaint cites ‘whistleblowers’ as having helped bring this information to light, though it doesn’t explain who they are Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 11:30 AM AN INTERNATIONAL group…

Singapore Airlines, Scoot avoiding airspace over Iraq, Red Sea amid US-Iran tensions

Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 11:02 AM [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have avoided the airspace of Iraq and the Red Sea as a precautionary measure amid tensions…

Singapore Airlines flights to and from New York among thousands cancelled due to US snowstorm

Air travel has been disrupted by Winter Storm Fern, sparking warnings of transportation chaos Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 10:53 AM [SINGAPORE] A number of Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights…

Japan PM vows to act against speculative market moves after yen spike

Speculation has mounted that Japanese authorities may be preparing to enter foreign-exchange markets in a bid to halt the yen’s slide Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 10:05 AM JAPANESE…

Takaichi warns Japan is ready to act on speculative moves

Speculation has mounted that Japanese authorities may be preparing to enter foreign-exchange markets in a bid to halt the yen’s slide Published Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 10:05 AM JAPANESE…

Who Was Alex Jeffrey Pretti? Man Shot and Killed by Fed Agents in Minneapolis Was US Citizen Who Threatened Feds Trying to Arrest Illegal Migrant

The man who was shot and killed during a confrontation with federal agents in Minneapolis has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old American citizen, local police said. The…

Minneapolis Shooting: Man Shot and Killed by Federal Agents Was American Citizen, 37, Who Waved Gun at Feds Trying to Arrest Illegal Criminal

The man who was shot and killed during a confrontation with federal agents in Minneapolis was a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, local police said. The man was killed after a confrontation…