Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, oil climb
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
NEW YORK, Sept 23 : The US dollar rose to its highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday as investors priced in a rate hike cycle from the Federal Reserve, while oil prices jumped as comments...
ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court on Wednesday (Sep 23) convicted a former Central African Republic rebel commander on four counts of crimes against humanity including torture and...
Man who abandoned 71 cats in Bukit Panjang flat given 16 weeks' jail
Channel News Asiaby Daphne Yow·21d ago
SINGAPORE: A man who abandoned dozens of cats in his flat for almost two years, resulting in the death of nine of them, was sentenced to 16 weeks' jail on Wednesday (Sep 23).
US stocks fall as 10-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
NEW YORK, Sept 23 : US shares dropped while benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hit the highest level since 2007 on Wednesday after data showed that US business activity raced to a more than...
First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on...
El Nino could cause 451,000 extra heat deaths: Research
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
PARIS: This year's powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February as it turbocharges global temperatures, according to projections...
China avenge Olympic defeat to take men's team gold in Asian Games gymnastics showdown with Japan
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
NAGOYA, Japan: Zhang Boheng produced another masterful display at the Asian Games gymnastics on Wednesday (Sep 23) to help China avenge their Olympic defeat to Japan in a clash of global...
Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit A travel agent in Tehran told AFP that flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan had all been suspended, but routes to multiple...
Bavuma expects callow S Africa fast bowlers to step up in Australia ODI series
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
Sept 23 : South Africa must find a way to get the best out of their depleted fast bowling attack when they host Australia in a three-match one-day international series starting in Durban on...
Dutch look to Xavi to restore traditional football ethos
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
AMSTERDAM, Sept 23 : Dutch footballing philosophy has had a marked impact on the all-conquering success of Spain recently, but now that the Netherlands are looking to bolster their own fortunes...
Greece proposes European Spectrum Union to raise billions for EU budget from 6G mobile
Channel News Asia·21d ago
BRUSSELS, Sept 23 : Greece has proposed that European Union states should create a European Spectrum Union which could use some of the funds raised by future national sales of 6G mobile spectrum...
2 men charged with conspiring with ex-lawyer Jeffrey Ong to misappropriate millions of dollars
Channel News Asiaby Natasha Ganesan·21d ago
2 men charged with conspiring with ex-lawyer Jeffrey Ong to misappropriate millions of dollars One of the men is also accused of instigating employees of his company to falsify its financial...
India opposition condemns election chief after newspaper investigation
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
NEW DELHI: India's political opposition demanded the removal of the top election official on Wednesday (Sep 23) after a newspaper investigation alleged that decisions behind a contentious...
UK intends to remain open to Chinese investment while protecting national security: Trade minister
Channel News Asiaby Marcel Pereira·21d ago
UK intends to remain open to Chinese investment while protecting national security: Trade minister In an exclusive interview with CNA’s Roland Lim, British Minister of State for Trade Anas Sarwar...
Ireland manager thanks prime minister for support ahead of Israel fixtures
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
Sept 23 : Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson is grateful for the country's prime minister's support after his own comments received a strong reply from the Israeli Football Association, as the...
UK says will revisit Chagos deal after latest Trump criticism
Channel News Asia·21d ago
LONDON: Britain will rework its deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a minister confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 23), after US President Donald Trump branded the agreement "terrible" during...
Black spitting cobra seen near Serangoon Gardens remains elusive after NParks' searches
Channel News Asiaby Renee Kuek·21d ago
Black spitting cobra seen near Serangoon Gardens remains elusive after NParks' searches The species is drawn to areas with prey such as rats and frogs.
North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
NAGOYA: Weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave North Korea their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday (Sep 23) in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class and shedding tears of...
Branthwaite thrilled by England return after injury battles
Channel News Asia·21d ago
BURTON UPON TRENT, England, Sept 23 : Jarrad Branthwaite said his England call-up means "everything" after a frustrating spell on the sidelines, with the defender hoping that he can now establish...
South Korea says Trump welcomes progress in US strategic investment projects
Channel News Asia·21d ago
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed "significant progress" in discussions on strategic investment projects during a 30-minute meeting on the sidelines...
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