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Pakistan Outlaws Disinformation With 3-year Jail Term
Pakistan criminalised online disinformation on Tuesday, passing legislation dictating punishments of up to three years in jail and prompting journalist protests accusing the government of quashing dissent. The law targets…
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Nasdaq facing downward pressure in near term – The Business Times
THE Nasdaq-100 Index delivered an impressive 25.9 per cent gain in 2024, led by the stellar performance of heavyweight technology counters such as Nvidia and Alphabet. After a correction between…
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Saudi Arabia Promises $600 Billion In US During Trump’s Term
AFP Saudi Arabia plans to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years. A state-run agency revealed the announcement from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after…
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Applause Breaks Out As House Clerk Announces Matt Gaetz Won’t Serve His Term
The House erupted in a round of applause on Friday when it was announced that former Rep. Matt Gaetz would not be a member of the 119th Congress. Nathan Howard/Getty…
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Trump 2.0: Support Dips Slightly, Americans Divided On Key Policies Ahead Of Second Term
A recent survey revealed that Americans are bracing for Donald Trump’s second term, with 54% of the people wholeheartedly supporting Trump and his campaign agenda. This is a decrease of…
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Trump To Face Less Internal Pushback In New Term: Ex-commerce Chief
Donald Trump’s staff choices will ensure he faces less internal pushback on his aggressive economic policies, such as tariff hikes, than during his first term, former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross…
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South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Electronics chief in appeals case
SOUTH Korean prosecutors requested on Monday (Nov 25) a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong over actions in a controversial merger of affiliates that helped solidify his…
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Melania Trump Makes First Major Appointment of Second Term, Names Hayley Harrison as Chief of Staff for East Wing
Melania Trump has named Hayley Harrison as the new Chief of Staff for her East Wing office, marking a significant step as she begins her second term as First Lady.…
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Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence renewed for shorter 2-year term due to ‘unsatisfactory tourism performance’
THE authorities have renewed the casino licence of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), an integrated resort operated by Genting Singapore, for another two years, beginning Feb 6 next year. In a…
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Misinformation Fears Mount Over Second Trump Term
Donald Trump’s election victory paves the way for a fresh wave of misinformation, not only around politics but also on vaccines and climate, with his expected cabinet picks ready to…
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Trump Media, Tesla shares surge as former president wins second term
SHARES of Trump Media, Tesla and domestic-focused small-cap companies surged on Wednesday (Nov 6) as Donald Trump was elected US president for the second time, fuelling expectations of higher domestic…
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Asean gains in the near term amid US-China tensions, but beware of escalations: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun
A key risk is a rapid increase in protectionist policies, which will negatively impact global growth and inflation tariffs, the managing director warns THE South-east Asia region has benefited in…
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US-Israeli Settlers Hope To See A Second Trump Term
Less than a week before the United States chooses its next president, American citizens living in faraway Israel know exactly who they hope it will be: Republican candidate Donald Trump.…
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Keppel signs term sheet with Woodside for liquid hydrogen supply
It may pave the way for an eventual binding offtake agreement for the supply of liquid hydrogen from as early as 2030 Keppel has signed a conditional offtake term sheet…
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WTI to rebound in the short term
SINCE Oct 1, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price has climbed significantly, rising above US$8 a barrel. This sharp rise was triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the…
