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As drone attacks become increasingly common across the Sahel, Nigerian startup Terra Industries is expanding into Ghana and scaling production of drone and counter-drone systems. Backed by $34 million from investors including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and Lux Capital, the company aims to produce tens of thousands of systems over the coming years as governments across the region bolster their defenses. (Source: Bloomberg)
As of 5 p.m. Friday, the greenback stood at ¥160.28 to 160.38, up ¥0.31 from the previous day.
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Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch has received a fine and suspended 18-month jail term after pleading guilty to charges relating to a dine-and-dash spree across the territory. Monkivitch appeared on Friday at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts after dining at five-star hotels in Hong Kong without paying. He was previously fined HK$3,000 over similar charges. In the […]
Kuwait and Bahrain are attacked as American forces intercept drones launched over Strait of Hormuz
Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found on Thursday (Jun 4) crawling in the snowy slopes around the Khumbu Icefall, just above Everest base camp, a week after he went missing.
Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals AP News
American forces headed off Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf as the war that began nearly 100 days ago continued to simmer with no resolution in the offing.
Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled — feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations. Hong Kong is now the world’s largest cross-border booking centre thanks to inflows from mainland China, strong initial public offering activity, […]
Chinese officials say regulations aim to support high-quality expansion of Chinese capital overseas
Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said they will step up efforts to stabilize the currency and attract inflows after a week where the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide and its currency sank to all-time lows.
At the invitation of the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS), Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will participate in the 18th Annual Research Conference by the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) to be held on 8 June 2026, at the Nanyang Busines The post Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 18th Annual Research Conference by the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) in Singapore appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
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Thailand’s Revenue Department said it may pursue bankruptcy proceedings against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra if it is unable to fully recover 17.6 billion baht ($538 million) in outstanding tax liabilities.
US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz AP News
Hongkongers sweated through the hottest day of the year on Friday, with the Observatory (HKO) recording a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius at its headquarters. The mercury neared 37 degrees Celsius in the northern part of the territory. Meanwhile, the Observatory noted 1,263 instances of cloud-to-ground lightning on Friday, and 4,859 cases of cloud-to-cloud […]
The findings belie the premise that companies will automatically boost productivity through AI.
Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island AP News
The agreement to begin working-level discussions is the latest in a push by Tokyo to transfer defense equipment to like-minded partners.
This is the second such agreement SpaceX made with an AI competitor in recent weeks.
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers AP News
Experts, business groups and some human rights groups say the move could actually make things worse.
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it AP News
A leaked phone call this week laid bare the strains that have at times emerged between the two leaders.
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz.
The US-Israel war with Iran has added fresh pressure on the yen
Everything you need to know about the pop megastar's original song for the movie – I Knew It, I Knew You
Vet fees can get costly, but some owners choose to stay uninsured while independently managing their pets' healthcare expenses
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
He was famous for his role as librarian Rupert Giles in the hit supernatural series from 1997 to 2003, and last acted in the movie Ted Lasso.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor AP News
Iranian oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in six years mainly due to the US naval blockade
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite AP News
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US AP News
Son of James Handy's girlfriend charged with actor's murder Reuters
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat AP News
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP AP News
A second case of the deadly New World screwworm parasite has been confirmed in a Texas calf, heightening fears of a broader outbreak that could impact the US beef business.
US prosecutors dropped a $300 million fraud indictment against a former executive at Prophecy Asset Management accused of working with Brian Kahn, the disgraced founder of Franchise Group Inc., to cheat investors in their hedge fund.
Many of us eat more protein than we need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.
Artist Siyuan Aw's debut picture book Our Wings As One began with a solitary journey to Mongolia, and an extraordinary meeting with a boy and his eagle – who taught him the strength to let go, and the courage to begin again.
Technology stocks are among the top sectoral decliners with a 2.9% drop
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Heather Boushey, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the 172,000 jobs added in the month of May is good sign for the US economy, but warns that 'we're not out of the woods yet,' Neil Bradley, US Chamber of Commerce Executive VP, discusses the latest US jobs report and says while consumers are worried, 'they haven't pulled back on spending,' and Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, says the world has seen a 'three-fold' increase in world hunger over the last five years and discusses the humanitarian crises in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)