Saudi resumes Yanbu oil loading after pipeline restart
Saudi Arabia resumed oil loadings at its Yanbu port following the restart of the East-West Pipeline, boosting Middle East crude exports disrupted by recent drone attacks.
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Singapore supports 71% of human rights recommendations by UN member states
Singapore supported 71% of UN human rights recommendations in its latest review to advance protections for vulnerable groups, marking its highest acceptance rate yet.
Australia’s central bank lifts rates to 15-year high, signals risk of further hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to a 15-year high of 4.60%, warning that persistent inflation may require further interest rate hikes.
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as surging oil, Treasury yields weigh
Asian shares were mixed as rising oil prices and surging US Treasury yields reignited inflation concerns and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions
Donald Trump denied media reports claiming he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions.
Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba to change course, stating Washington hopes the government chooses a different path rather than trying to wait out the Trump administration.
Treasuries Stabilize After Selloff, Stocks Decline: Markets Wrap
US Treasury yields stabilized near multi-year highs after a selloff driven by rising oil prices and Fed rate-hike expectations, while Asian stocks declined.
Singapore supports 243 human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections
Singapore backed 243 UN human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections, but rejected changes on domestic workers, death penalty and free speech.
Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales
Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with the US over arms sales, receiving assurances that American policy remains unchanged following the recent US-China summit.
Malaysia begins deportations, but hostility towards Rohingya refugees not stopping any time soon
Malaysia has begun deporting Myanmar nationals despite UN warnings over safety risks from ongoing conflict and rising local hostility.
Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally
Once discouraged, Singlish has gained acceptance as a unifying symbol of Singapore's multicultural identity, reflecting growing national pride and linguistic confidence.
Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts
Recent rogue AI cyberattacks reveal governance blind spots and outdated defenses, prompting experts to call for stricter oversight and AI-driven security to counter automated threats.