AI spending fears threaten to swamp Big Tech’s strong earnings
Big Tech earnings expected strong, but AI spending fears loom. Investors punish higher capex, as seen with Meta's stock drop. Market fragile amid macro risks.
Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
Bill Ackman, a billionaire Trump supporter, urged Israel's next government exclude far-right ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, citing reputational damage, two days before elections.
Trump adds Norway to vulgar list of countries, citing Nobel snub
Trump at a Michigan rally called Norway a “s*** house country” and said he doesn’t want Norwegian immigrants because Norway’s Nobel committee hasn’t given him a Peace Prize.
Govt to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong
PM Wong vows to tackle living costs, secure better jobs, and support Singaporeans from education to retirement, assuring no one is forgotten.
Protesters, police clash at anti-government demonstrations in Brussels
Belgian police used tear gas and pepper spray in Brussels as young anti-government protesters demanded better education funding; clashes were smaller than recent protests in Belgium and France.
Former US vice-president Kamala Harris returns to US campaign trail with midterms, 2028 in view
Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail to help Democrats in tight midterm races, attacking Trump while weighing a 2028 presidential run and stressing 2026 comes first.
Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists’ arrests, media shutdowns
Thousands protested in Istanbul and Ankara against Turkey’s arrests of journalists and media shutdowns, with 11 journalists jailed in two months and several outlets closed.
Security forces deploy for Italy protests after clashes
Italy deployed security forces in Milan ahead of protests after violent clashes, approving stricter security measures and arrests.
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill
Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches due to offshore oil leak spreading to Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah; UAE assesses environmental impact.
Five Italian activists held in West Bank have been repatriated, ministry says
Five Italian women activists detained in West Bank for protecting Palestinian olive farmers have been released and returned to Italy, per foreign ministry.
China's Communist Party names new provincial chiefs ahead of fifth plenum
China's Communist Party appointed new provincial party secretaries in Hunan and Yunnan, and other personnel changes, ahead of its closed-door fifth plenum focused on governance and discipline.
Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink: Grace Fu
Singapore's tap water remains safe to drink, says Minister Grace Fu, after PUB tests found no unusual quality changes despite haze and discoloured rainwater.