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Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit - Reuters

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit Reuters

Rubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail - Reuters

Rubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail Reuters

Künstliche Intelligenz: Anthropic und der Papst: Wie KI-Labore den Vatikan als Ethikpartner entdecken

Die erste Enzyklika eines Papstes hat eine herausgehobene Bedeutung. Leo XIV. will sie nutzen, um die Seele von KI-Bots zu beeinflussen. Sein selbst gewählter Name zeigt, wie ernst es ihm damit ist.

Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore - Reuters

Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore Reuters

Thai Singha beer heir’s sexual abuse claims empower others to come forward

A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country. Siranudh Scott, a fourth-generation member of the billionaire Thai family that founded the ubiquitous Singha beer brand, posted an emotional video this month accusing his older brother Sunit of repeatedly abusing him when he was a teenager. Sunit, who is in his thirties, later denied the allegations in a video.

Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say - Reuters

Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say Reuters

Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war - Reuters

Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war Reuters

Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade 2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet 3. Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane 4. 2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields...

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns Carlyle's Currie

Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, said Carlyle's Jeff Currie.

Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom

"In the long run, it's a pretty dreadful industry," William de Gale of BlueBox Asset Management, told CNBC's Europe Early Edition on Wednesday.

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings - Reuters

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings Reuters

Lebensversicherung auflösen, Rückkaufwert

Hallo Schwarmintelligenz, ich möchte gerne meine Kapitallebensversicherung auflösen. Was ist dabei zu beachten? Die habe ich mir vor vielen Jahren mal von einem Vertiebler aufschwätzen lassen und diese dann recht bald beitragsfrei gestellt. Den Rückkaufwert beträgt laut damaliger Auskunft nur ca. 2500€, was mir etwas wenig vorkommt, auch wenn ich wirklich nicht lange eingezahlt habe. Kann ich mich auf die Auskunft der Versicherung verlassen oder sollte ich das besser prüfen? Und wenn ja wie? Ist

Morning Bid: Will they or won't they? - Reuters

Morning Bid: Will they or won't they? Reuters

Iran executes man involved in January protests, state media reports - Reuters

Iran executes man involved in January protests, state media reports Reuters

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says - Reuters

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says Reuters

Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rat seen cavorting in carriage

Singapore train operator SMRT will be stepping up pest control measures at its stations and depots after a video circulating online showed a rat on one of its trains. In the video posted on social media on Saturday, a rat is seen scurrying around the cabin of a train as two people attempt to corner it. People are also seen lifting their legs to avoid it as it scurries past them. “SMRT is aware of a post online about a rat sighting on board one of our trains on the East-West Line,” said SMRT...

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio - AP News

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio AP News

German industry keeps cutting jobs despite first sales rise in three years, EY says - Reuters

German industry keeps cutting jobs despite first sales rise in three years, EY says Reuters

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience store industry, dies at 93

Japan stocks hit new intraday high as investors bet on Iran deal

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way' - Reuters

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way' Reuters

Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate

A coalition of major EU member states is pushing Brussels towards a much tougher trade regime aimed at combating Chinese-style industrial overcapacity, including faster emergency tariffs, broader safeguards and new anti-circumvention powers. A paper signed by Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania days before a major China-focused debate in Brussels said the bloc must respond more aggressively to “systemic and structural industrial overcapacity” – phrases often taken as shorthand...

Hong Kong banks replace burnt cash from residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court

Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks are replacing burnt cash for Wang Fuk Court residents, following emergency measures introduced by the city’s Monetary Authority and lenders to support those affected by last November’s devastating fire at the Tai Po estate. The extent of the residents’ financial losses came into the spotlight as they returned to the site to collect their belongings during a 15-day government operation that wrapped up earlier this month. When residents visited Wang Tai House, one of

Jardine Matheson to buy Australia's I-MED at $2.4 billion enterprise value in healthcare push - Reuters

Jardine Matheson to buy Australia's I-MED at $2.4 billion enterprise value in healthcare push Reuters

Cruz Azul beat Pumas to win Liga MX Clausura title - Reuters

Cruz Azul beat Pumas to win Liga MX Clausura title Reuters

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse - Reuters

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse Reuters

Maritime Wirtschaft: Ploß: Sondervermögen auch für Häfen und Wasserstraßen nutzen

Milliardenbedarf für marode Schleusen oder neue Kaianlagen: Die Öffnung des Sondervermögens für Häfen und Wasserstraßen könnte Schifffahrt und Exportwirtschaft helfen. Es gibt einen neuen Vorstoß.

Qatar Quietly Ships LNG via Hormuz to Key Buyers

Three tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas appear to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, as suppliers in Qatar and the UAE attempt to get fuel out to key buyers despite the near-total closure of the waterway.

Lage im Überblick: Trump dämpft Hoffnung auf schnellen Iran-Deal

Wochenlang bestand Donald Trump darauf, dass der Iran schnell Zugeständnisse machen müsse - sonst drohe ein erneuter Angriff. Nun sagt er, man dürfe nichts überstürzen. Gelingt ein Ende des Krieges?

3 killed in Malaysia after lifeboat falls into sea from Petronas floating vessel

Three people ⁠were killed ⁠and one was ⁠injured in an accident during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy ‌firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, said in a statement on Monday the incident occurred around 12.50pm at FSO Sepat off Terengganu state on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Three ‌workers were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while the injured ‌staff member