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The court reserved judgment on the appeal and will deliver its decision at a later date.
Singapore's consumer watchdog says it has received 28 complaints from members, with reported losses of more than S$63,000 in unutilised memberships, packages and services.
US Treasury secretary’s claims of insider knowledge could erode market perceptions of Japanese central bank’s independence
Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week. Bloomberg MLIV's David Savage reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India this weekend to attend the BRICS summit, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. But Observer Research Foundation's Antara Ghosal Singh says while progress has been made on the India-China border issues, economic ties between both sides remain challenging. She spoke with Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
The United Nations, rights groups and foreign governments have condemned the convictions.
1996 election showed Taiwanese choose their own leaders: Ex-president Focus Taiwan
Alarm grew this week when an Anthropic researcher said the "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade."
Two men who allegedly broke into an MTR depot and spray-painted graffiti on a parked train have been arrested at the airport while waiting to board flights out of Hong Kong. Officers received a report from staff at the Chai Wan MTR depot at around 2pm on Wednesday that a train had been sprayed with […]
The company employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan
Iran and the US are digging in for a protracted war, with little sign of a near-term ceasefire or return to normal Middle East energy flows even if hostilities remain at a low intensity. The conflict has entered a form of stalemate, with critical issues including control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program still unresolved. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Anthropic says its Claude AI was used to build a voter-targeting system covering all 222 parliamentary constituencies in Malaysia, while the threat actor also unsuccessfully pursued a contract with the country’s communications regulator.
All employees in Taiwan will also receive equities as part of the annual merit grants.
As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving apnews.com
As president of Takeda Pharmaceutical, Yasuchika Hasegawa paved the way for the company to go global.
Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women's title apnews.com
49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFL’s first Australia game behind Brock Purdy’s 3 TD passes apnews.com
The president has yet to signal who he would back in 2028
Republican party leaders are looking for signs of who might eventually carry President Donald Trump's movement forward.
Party far more comfortable raising fear of Democratic alternative than discussing own policies, including Iran war
The Federal Territories Pardons Board met on Friday (Sep 11) but deferred Najib’s application for a pardon to a future meeting. Najib is scheduled to complete his current jail term on Aug 23, 2028.
Zeshan Hamdani, who lost his older brother in the North Tower, is speaking out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending the 25-year memorial.
Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory apnews.com
The US has loosened Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, but the costly war is far from over apnews.com
Treasury secretary’s $6bn bond operation is insufficient to stem the recent surge in borrowing costs, investors warn
UAE pressing ahead with expansion plans for flight hub despite the Iran war
The Fed chair may defy the president’s desire for a rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting
Voters are set to decide on Sweden’s nuclear power expansion, taxes on the wealthy and the future of the krona in Sunday’s general election
President Donald Trump brushed aside warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that the technology is becoming too hard to control and could kill all humans, saying his paramount interest is maintaining an edge over China.
Taiwan’s No. 2 official is making a rare visit to Europe for a conference, a move that defies China’s push to diplomatically isolate the democratic island.
President Donald Trump exited his midterm convention in much the same position as he entered — staring down potentially bruising November elections and facing questions about his power to influence the results.
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has deferred a ruling on jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid for a royal pardon, the government said in a statement on Friday.
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader apnews.com
The Victorian government was due to pass the laws on Sep 10, giving eligible workers the right to work from home two...
"We want OBS to become a rite of passage for all young Singaporeans," says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the launch of the new OBS campus on Coney Island.
Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention Reuters
In his apology video, the actor and content creator said he takes "full responsibility" for his actions and regrets not being transparent with his wider audience.
President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to a new low amid growing opposition over potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the political risks for the South Korean leader as he weighs options after US pressure to help secure the strategic waterway.
The fire that tore through the ferry on Wednesday evening killed at least five people and left 84 missing.
The 80-year-old former U.S. president took up painting a few years after leaving office in 2009.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent reference to himself as “the house” sounded a little frightening when translated into Japanese, while saying she understood the expression reflected the secretary’s former role as a hedge-fund manager.
Three activists who once organised annual vigils to mark the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown crackdown have been sentenced to up to seven years and three months in prison. Appearing before a panel of designated judges at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building on Friday, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, and Albert Ho were handed the jail terms […]
Major questions remain about whether exposure to the toxins and the trauma on 9/11 and afterward increased the children's long-term health risks.
Vice President JD Vance urged voters to stick with the Republican party even if they disagree with the Trump administration on some issues — a call to look beyond tensions with the MAGA movement and frustration over the war in Iran.
It ties July 2023 as the warmest month on record, with temperatures 1.65 deg C above pre-industrial levels
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a BRICS summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders, as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine test the bloc’s push for greater economic clout and a bigger voice in global affairs.
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.
Missouri is poised to revert to former congressional districts after court rejects Trump-backed map AP News
Rising oil and gas prices continue to be a bugbear among Republicans
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections Reuters
Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week.
President Donald Trump said he would serve as a “blocker” if Republicans lose control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, undercutting his warning that Democrats would pose a dangerous threat to American life should they win.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India to attend the BRICS summit and likely meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines. Bloomberg's Swati Pandey reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
A university research centre has urged schools to strengthen mental health awareness among students after statistics revealed a rise in the suicide rate for children under 15 last year. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong announced the city’s latest suicide statistics on Thursday. While the overall […]
US average diesel price passes $6 a gallon for the first time, GasBuddy says Reuters
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says Iran’s ability to continue producing ballistic missiles remains part of the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions. Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran, arguing the conflict is costing hundreds of billions of dollars and contributing to higher energy prices. US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner discusses the efforts to lower housing and mortgage costs amid rising bond yields and borrowing rates. (Source: Bloomberg)
Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping AP News
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.
Anthropic scientist Evan Hubinger wrote on X: “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans”
The Trump administration is trying to help Americans better afford homes by cutting regulation, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said Thursday on Bloomberg Television.
UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying Reuters
Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters AP News
Peru left borrowing costs unchanged for a 12th straight month as policymakers bet that the recent inflation spike will prove temporary.
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.
The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran, arguing the conflict is costing hundreds of billions of dollars and contributing to higher energy prices. Rep. Crow says the US cannot permanently prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon through military action alone and calls for a permanent, verifiable diplomatic agreement. Rep. Crow says Democrats should reinstate ACA subsidies to bring health-care premiums under control and argues that Congress urgently needs a nonpartisan approach to AI regulation and guardrails. He speaks with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says Iran’s ability to continue producing ballistic missiles remains part of the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions and says he would like to see the conflict resolved sooner rather than later. Rep. Crawford says he wants oil below $80 a barrel and raises questions about whether Iran may be circumventing sanctions through in-kind support from China. Rep. Crawford says he likes the idea of President Trump’s proposed dividend checks but that any spending decision should be considered in light of the national debt. The show previews the interview ahead of the full conversation tomorrow on geopolitics and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (Source: Bloomberg)
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.
Judge accused of enabling immigrant to escape ICE gets a rare public reprimand AP News
An Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 4, including children, and other Mideast developments AP News
Rubio pledges US won’t take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes AP News
India has spent decades balancing ties to Russia, and the USSR before it, with those to the US. Even now, amid the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine and intense pressure from Washington, New Delhi won’t let Moscow go. (Source: Bloomberg)
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said it’s unclear whether congressional approval would be needed to fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to provide $5,000 dividend payments to Americans if Republicans sweep the midterm elections.
The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Duke University Professor of Finance Cam Harvey, Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst David Swartz, Philip Morris International Group CEO Jacek Olczak, Citi Wealth Head of Portfolio Advisory Jeanne Sun, RBC Capital Markets Software Equity Research Managing Director Rishi Jaluria, Janus Henderson Global Head, Client Portfolio Management Seth Meyer, SMAC Entertainment CEO & Co-Founder Constance Schwartz-Morini, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, & Fanatics Betting & Gaming CEO Matt King. (Source: Bloomberg)
Joseph diGenova, a loyal ally of President Donald Trump chosen to lead a sprawling criminal investigation into whether former government officials conspired to stymie him, has resigned.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terror attacks, Singapore and the region face a rapidly evolving landscape of terrorism and extremism threats, says RSIS’ Kumar Ramakrishna.
Taking effect on Sep 15, China’s new exit-entry rules largely put existing practices into writing - but they also give authorities greater powers to intervene in sensitive cross-border movements, analysts say.
Shannon Tan has amassed five top-10 finishes on the Ladies European Tour this season.
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data AP News
In these zero-sum times, the sunny optimism of the post-cold war phrase seems a quaint and distant memory, says Leo Lewis for the Financial Times.
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico and the impact of President Donald Trump’s support, including a reported $10 million contribution and roughly $27 million in total ad spending. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Paxton also comments on the backlash against AI data centers and the war in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Constance Schwartz-Morini, Co-Founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment and Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur discuss turning athlete brands into scalable businesses and the growth of the athlete economy with Bloomberg’s Randall Williams at Bloomberg Power Players 2026 in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists AP News
The hidden Jewish law woven into your clothes AP News
Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 26 students at 2 schools AP News
US lawmakers call on American government to blacklist three Indian hack-for-hire firms Reuters
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Burgum says "everything's on the table" when it comes to trying to lower gas prices. The secretary also says data centers could benefit neighborhoods. He speaks to Kailey Leinz on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump list of US-designated ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ in Latin America grows to 21 apnews.com
Harry Kane scores in Bayern win as Manchester United victorious on Champions League return AP News
Hurricane Lowell knocks out a port in Hawaii that is one island's main source for food and fuel AP News
Dutch tour bus overturns in Switzerland, leaving several people dead, police say AP News
Not only does President Trump not have the money to give every American adult $5,000, but there's a much better financial solution that could bring the cost of living down for everyone, Bloomberg Opinion Executive Editor Robert Burgess says. (Source: Bloomberg)
The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
Party leaders plan to keep hammering the president on the cost of living.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children AP News
The father had threatened to behead a female primary school teacher near Toulouse.
Brazil’s Supreme Court cancels session as political crisis deepens apnews.com
Dispute over recycling machines drags struggle over Cairo's trash into public view Reuters
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reflects on ALS risk in public letter to his children AP News
Morocco rejects Ceuta crossing accusations Reuters
Trump administration charges in some high-profile cases falter Reuters