Shanghai market opens lower amid caution over economic recovery
Stocks in Shanghai opened lower on Monday as investors reacted cautiously to concerns surrounding China’s economic recovery, weak consumer demand ...
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Singapore stocks open cautiously higher as investors monitor regional sentiment
Singapore’s stock market opened slightly higher on Monday as investors returned from the weekend balancing optimism around regional economic resilience ...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “public ...
On this day in 1940: Brussels fell to the invading German army in World War II
On 17 May 1940, Brussels fell to the advancing German army during one of the most dramatic phases of the ...
WHO declares global emergency over Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “global ...
The systems nobody sees but everyone depends on
Modern economies increasingly depend on invisible infrastructure — the hidden systems operating silently behind daily life, commerce and global stability. ...
Experts urge WHO to declare climate crisis global health emergency
Leading international health experts are calling on the World Health Organization to formally declare the climate crisis a global public ...
Trump and Xi prioritise trade and stability over Iran at Beijing summit
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping focused primarily on trade relations, economic stability and geopolitical risk management during their recent summit ...
Massive drone assault deepens pressure on Russia
More than 500 drones reportedly targeted Russian territory in one of the largest long-range aerial attacks since the beginning of ...
Singapore gains momentum in Asia’s stablecoin race
Singapore is increasingly positioning itself ahead of Hong Kong in the race to become Asia’s leading regulated stablecoin hub, as ...