Adidas shares rise 6% after first-quarter profit hike, improved outlook
Shares of Adidas jumped on Wednesday after the company raised its full-year guidance and reported…
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Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi…
Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little ‘excessive’ and will intervene if needed
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the BOK chief…
Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates
The government there also issued a red warning, and shuttered offices, school and banks.
UK inflation eases less than expected to 3.2% in March, sparking concerns of U.S.-style stickiness
Economists polled by Reuters expected a reading of 3.1%, down from 3.4% in February.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday.
A shift to renewable energy is ‘hopeless’ without efficiencies, environmentalist says
Explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard estimates that three-quarters of the world’s energy goes to waste.
Art dealing can be a tricky business. Insiders share the ins and outs of their ‘unusual’ world
Art dealers said the business can be risky and buying art can be motivated by…
Critical chip firm ASML posts profit beat but sales miss expectations with 22% drop
ASML on Monday said first quarter profit beat expectations while sales missed forecasts, with the…
Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai…
UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights
The downpour prompted flight cancellations and delays at Dubai’s airport, with travelers stranded for hours…
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer
As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part…
Biden calls for higher taxes on the rich on visit to Pennsylvania hometown
US president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground…
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in…
Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China
Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China…
Here are the top 15 companies in Singapore to work for, according to LinkedIn
LinkedIn has released its 2024 list of the top companies to work for in Singapore….
Singapore non oil domestic exports plunge 20.7%, misses expectations by a huge margin
Official data showed that the decline was due to a decline in non-electronic exports, as…
Canada’s Trudeau government asks rich to pay more in pitch to Gen Z
Budget proposes higher capital gains taxes and billions in spending on education, housing, jobs and…
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record
The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial…
