Indonesia sovereign wealth funds Danantara, INA sign MOU with Chandra Asri Pacific - 30分前  Channel NewsAsia

JAKARTA :Sovereign wealth funds Danantara Indonesia and Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) said on Tuesday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding with petrochemical and energy firm Chandra Asri Pacific worth up to $800 million. The agreement would explore the potential entry of Danantara and INA

How kampung spirit and comics are powering the fight against dengue - 32分前  Channel NewsAsia

A regional partnership, United Against Dengue, taps into Asia’s sense of community – and the creative power of relatable storytelling – to combat a rising health threat.

Doctor agrees to plead guilty in connection with Matthew Perry's death - 37分前  UPI.com

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, accused of providing ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to court documents filed Monday.

石破首相の最側近「李在明・石破談話を出す可能性も」(ハンギョレ新聞) - 42分前  ハンギョレ新聞 - Yahoo!ニュース

　日本の石破茂首相の最側近である長島昭久首相特別補佐官（国家安全保障担当）が、韓日協力に関する日本側の提案を示し、李在明（イ・ジェミョン）政権の「...more実用外交」について探る動きをみせた。長島補佐官は、戦後

World on the brink of new nuclear arms race – report - 1時間前  RT

Israel is among the nations “believed to be modernizing its nuclear arsenal,” the Stockholm-based SIPRI institute has said The world risks plunging into a “new dangerous arms race” as most nuclear powers seek to modernize and expand their arsenals, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has warned in its annual review. The pace of disarmament is slowing as nuclear-armed states launch “intensive” arsenal modernization programs, the research center said in a paper published on Monday. Russia and the ...moreUS, which together possess around 90% of all nuclear weapons in the world, are set to see the last remaining bilateral nuclear arms control treaty – the New START – expire in February 2026, SIPRI noted. The agreement limits the number of simultaneously deployed strategic nuclear warheads. Moscow suspended its participation in the treaty in 2023, citing the impracticality of the inspection regime due to deep Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict. However, it maintained that it remained open to dialogue on the issue if the arsenals of Washington’s NATO allies were also considered. Read more Trump to modernize US nuclear arsenal – energy secretary Washington, meanwhile, insists on including China in any new agreement. According to SIPRI, China possesses the fastest-growing nuclear arsenal in the world and could rival “either Russia or the USA” in the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles by the end of the decade. The UK and France are also modernizing their nuclear forces, focusing on nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, the report said. Paris additionally aims to develop a new ballistic missile warhead. “The era of reductions in the number of nuclear weapons in the world, which had lasted since the end of the Cold War, is coming to an end,” said Hans M. Kristensen, Associate Senior Fellow with SIPRI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Program. “We see a clear trend of growing nuclear arsenals, sharpened nuclear rhetoric, and the abandonment of arms control agreements.” Read more Poland should have its own nukes – PM The research institute also listed Israel among the nations “believed to be modernizing its nuclear arsenal.” While Israel does not officially acknowledge possessing nuclear weapons, SIPRI pointed to tests of new missile propulsion systems and alleged upgrades at the plutonium production reactor site in Dimona. West Jerusalem could have up to 90 nuclear warheads at its disposal, the report stated. The findings come as Israel conducts air raids against Iranian nuclear and military facilities, claiming Tehran is nearing the creation of a nuclear bomb. Iran, which maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful, was not mentioned in the SIPRI report....

Supreme Court to hear New Jersey pro-life free speech case - 1時間前  UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Christian-based pregnancy center's request, challenging New Jersey over its claim the pro-life group misled women about offering abortion services.

利子と国家債務の悪循環に陥った米国(ハンギョレ新聞) - 1時間前  ハンギョレ新聞 - Yahoo!ニュース

　4月2日、ドナルド・トランプ米大統領は「解放の日」を宣言し、世界各国に相互関税を賦課すると発表した。証券市場は急落し、債券市場も大きな被害を受けた。特に債券の場合、かつてなら証券市場の不振を踏み台に

USS Nimitz carrier group to join Vinson in Middle East - 1時間前  UPI.com

The Nimitz aircraft carrier group was rerouted from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, joining the USS Carl Vinson. The move comes amid airstrikes between Israel and Iran.

Think hernias are for wrestlers and old folks? What you need to know about that pain or lump in your belly - 2時間前  Channel NewsAsia

Not all hernias are obvious and not all need immediate surgery. Here's how to recognise the warning signs and what your next steps should be.

US news consumers are turning to podcaster Joe Rogan and away from traditional sources, report shows - 2時間前  Channel NewsAsia

Prominent podcasters like Joe Rogan are playing a bigger role in news dissemination in the United States, as are AI chatbots, contributing to the further erosion of traditional media, according to a report released on Tuesday.In the week following the January 2025 U.S. presidential inauguration, more American

Sean 'Diddy' Combs juror dismissed despite defence's concern about race - 31分前  Channel NewsAsia

US District Judge Arun Subramanian said the juror's inconsistent answers to questions about where he lived raised questions about his honesty and could taint a verdict.

Singapore's key exports fall unexpectedly by 3.5% after three months of expansion - 32分前  Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined by 3.5 per cent in May, a sharp reversal from the 12.4 per cent growth recorded in April. Electronics grew, while non-electronics saw a de

Oil prices rise as Iran-Israel conflict fans supply worries - 38分前  Channel NewsAsia

Oil prices climbed over 2 per cent on Tuesday as Iran-Israel tension intensified and U.S. President Donald Trump urged "everyone" to evacuate Tehran, increasing the prospect of deepening unrest in the region and disruption to oil supply.The Brent crude futures contract was up $1.17, or 1.6 per cent, at $74.4

Boca Juniors turn up the heat in Miami with Benfica draw - 53分前  Channel NewsAsia

MIAMI :After Lionel Messi lit up the Club World Cup opener, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion again as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.A day after draping the shores of Miami Beach in blue and gold on the eve of t

【社説】シム・ウジョン検事総長は直ちに辞任して特検の捜査受けよ(ハンギョレ新聞) - 1時間前  ハンギョレ新聞 - Yahoo!ニュース

　シム・ウジョン検事総長とキム・ジュヒョン前大統領室民情首席が盗聴防止機能付き電話で2回通話していたことが確認された。政治ブローカーのミョン・テギュン氏が「尹錫悦（ユン・ソクヨル）大統領弾劾」に言及す

Trump warns ‘everyone’ to flee Tehran - 1時間前  RT

The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of additional “defensive capabilities” to the Middle East US President Donald Trump has issued a cryptic warning on Truth Social, urging “everyone” to leave the Iranian capital as soon as possible, without confirming whether Washington will intervene in the ongoing tit-for-tat hostilities between Israel and Iran. The two states have been exchanging strikes since West Jerusalem bombed Iranian nuclear and military facilities last Friday, describing the move as a preemptive effort to halt Tehr...morean’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons. Israel has also targeted civilian areas, causing casualties, and struck Iran’s state broadcaster on Monday. Iran, which denies seeking a military nuclear capability, said the airstrikes amounted to a declaration of war and retaliated with multiple volleys of ballistic missiles aimed at Israel. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. Such a shame and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump wrote on Monday evening, as the conflict entered its fifth day. “Everyone needs to evacuate Tehran immediately!” the US leader added, without elaborating on where the city’s roughly 10 million residents should go. READ MORE: Netanyahu hasn’t ruled out killing Iran’s Supreme Leader: LIVE UPDATES Trump earlier insisted that the US “had nothing to do with the attack on Iran” but warned Tehran ofretaliation“at levels never seen before” if it targets American assets in the region. He declined to clarify what might trigger US military involvement, telling reporters on Monday: “I don’t want to talk about that.” Read more US aerial tankers headed to Middle East – media Earlier in the day, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the deployment of additional “defensive capabilities” to the Middle East, without disclosing which military assets were sent over the weekend. “Protecting US forces is our top priority, and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region,” Hegseth posted on X. According to Military Watch Magazine, the US has reportedly sent more than 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East. The outlet described the buildup as “unprecedented,” suggesting it could signal broader US involvement in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Israel has reportedly asked the US to participate directly in strikes on Iran. The Israeli Air Force lacks the bunker-buster bombs required to destroy Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear sites, but Washington could supply them, Axios reported Saturday, citing Israeli officials. Read more Netanyahu refuses to rule out Khamenei assassination Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out an attempt to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, telling ABC News on Monday: “It’s going to end the conflict.” Tehran has repeatedly stated that its nuclear program is peaceful and has accused Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts with the US. “Iran did NOT begin this war and has no interest in perpetuating bloodshed. But we will proudly fight to...

Filipino concern over online disinformation hits record high, report finds - 1時間前  philstar.com

A record 67% of Filipinos say they are concerned about online disinformation. Political actors are seen as the top source of falsehoods, above influencers and journalists.

US military boosts Middle East 'capabilities' amid Israel-Iran conflict - 2時間前  Channel NewsAsia

WASHINGTON: The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was leaving Southeast Asia on Monday (Jun 16) after cancelling a Vietnam visit, as the Pentagon announced it was sending "additional capabilities" to the Middle East amid a ramp-up of the Iran-Israel conflict. At 1.45pm GMT (9.45pm, Singapore time), the carrier w

UK invests $340 million in clean tech for air travel - 2時間前  Channel NewsAsia

PARIS :Britain said it would invest 250 million pounds ($340 million) in technology to make air travel greener, backing research into zero-emission flying, laser-beam manufacturing and cutting aircraft drag, to help boost the country's aerospace industry. Britain said the funding for research and development

Money Talks Podcast: When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies - 2時間前  Channel NewsAsia

If you have already made plans to travel, a 2 to 5 per cent change in currency will not significantly impact your spending power.