World NewsU.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $291 Billion in July Despite Boost in Tariff Revenue
WASHINGTON — The U.S. federal budget deficit expanded nearly 20% in July to $291 billion, even as customs duty collections surged by almost $21...
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Asia NewsWhat Would It Take for Xi to Make a Rare ASEAN Summit Appearance?
KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING – A potential face-to-face with US President Donald Trump, a desire to reaffirm China’s commitment to ASEAN, and an opportunity to advance...
Asia NewsAsia Stocks Mostly Higher as Tariff Truce Lifts Sentiment
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Asian stocks mostly advanced on Tuesday, supported by news that the U.S. and China have extended their tariff truce,...
World NewsDollar Holds Firm Ahead of US Inflation Data; Aussie Steady Before RBA Decision
TOKYO: The US dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors awaited a closely watched consumer inflation report later in the day, which could influence...
Science & TechnologyNvidia Rejects Chinese Claims That H20 Chips Threaten National Security
Nvidia has pushed back against accusations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips pose a security risk to China. The criticism...
World NewsSoftBank Taps Banks for Potential U.S. IPO of PayPay, Sources Say
SoftBank has appointed a group of investment banks to prepare for a potential U.S. initial public offering (IPO) of its Japanese mobile payments operator,...
Malaysia NewsCheong Min Clinches Malaysia’s First-Ever Wushu Gold at World Games
KUALA LUMPUR: Wushu sensation Tan Cheong Min etched her name in history by delivering Malaysia’s first-ever gold medal in the sport at the World...
World NewsTrump Announces Meeting with Putin in Alaska Next Friday to Discuss Ceasefire
Donald Trump revealed plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to negotiate a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the...
World NewsCommentary: Espionage and Tariffs Can’t Dethrone TSMC
TOKYO: An attempted theft of trade secrets from the world’s largest chipmaker, along with renewed tariff threats on semiconductors, may be testing Taiwan’s “silicon...
SportsManchester United Seal £74 Million Deal for Benjamin Sesko: Reports
MANCHESTER – Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €85...
World NewsTrump Calls for Resignation of Intel’s Malaysia-Born CEO Over China Ties
WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing national security concerns raised over the...
World NewsBank of England Faces Inflation – Jobs Crossroads as Rate Cut Looms
LONDON: The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time in 12 months on Thursday, in response to...