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Glory and Gore in “Afternoons of Solitude”
You don’t have to like bullfighting to watch “Afternoons of Solitude” with fascination, any more than you have to like crime to enjoy a…
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US: Wall St indexes open higher after Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday (Jun 24) as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran,…
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France ordered to compensate family of jogger killed by toxic algae
A French court on Tuesday ordered the state to compensate the family of a 50-year-old man who died in 2016 during a run after inhaling…
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Income Insurance to explore other share liquidity options after scuppered Allianz deal: departing chairman Ronald Ong
Income Insurance is “keeping its options open” over various share liquidity options, which could include a share-buyback programme, said…
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Here’s Every Air Jordan Sneaker Releasing in July
July will proceed for Jordan Brand much like the rest of 2025 has so far: domination by the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4.…
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“The Gilded Age” Is a Poor Man’s Period Drama
In the HBO drama “The Gilded Age,” the characters are keenly aware that they live in interesting times. Early in the series, which is set…
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Finding opportunities in disclosures
Sustainability and climate reporting continue to face widespread resistance among businesses – many of which do not view these issues as…
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Singapore: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Loan Shark Harassment in Yishun
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Monday, June 23, for his suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment. The Singapore Police…
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46-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Importing, Selling Counterfeit Products in Singapore
A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of importing and selling fake goods at improvised booths throughout Singapore. The Singapore…
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Elderly Man, 87, Rushed to Hospital Following Accident Involving PMD in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar
An 87-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a personal mobility device (PMD) while crossing the road in the Tanjong…
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Malaysia's Johor Police Probe Singapore-Registered Car for Driving Against Traffic on Expressway
Malaysia Police are looking into an incident involving a Singapore-registered vehicle driving against traffic on the Senai-Desaru…
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Big US banks expected to ace stress tests, boost dividends
The biggest US lenders are expected to clear the Federal Reserve’s annual health check this year, showing they have ample capital that can…
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Singapore: 21-Year-Old Man Dies Outside United Square Mall; No Foul Play Suspected
A 21-year-old man was pronounced dead in the early hours of Tuesday, June 24, inside a shopping mall in Novena. The police and the…
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Ben Shahn, the Lefty Artist Who Was Left Behind
From the late nineteen-forties through the mid-fifties, Ben Shahn was one of the most in-demand artists in America. Whether you were…
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Singapore shares rise on Israel-Iran ceasefire; STI up 0.7%
Local shares ended higher on Tuesday (Jun 24), tracking a rally on Wall Street after the US brokered a ceasefire in the conflict between…
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Three Arrows founders fail in appeal for orders to disclose crypto fund dealings to be set aside
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday (Jun 24) dismissed an application by the founders of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to set aside orders…
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Indonesia’s sovereign wealth funds Danantara loans US$405 million to flag carrier Garuda
Garuda will receive about US$111 million of the funding, with the remainder going to Citilink for maintenance of about 15 grounded jets…
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Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara loans US$405 million to flag carrier Garuda
Garuda will receive about US$111 million of the funding, with the remainder going to Citilink for maintenance of about 15 grounded jets…
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Jonathan Anderson Teases Dior Debut With Kylian Mbappé Videos
ALL TIED UP: Jonathan Anderson has been teasing his debut menswear collection for Dior with images of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Lee…
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Cobra Kai Star Alicia Hannah-Kim Accuses Martin Kove of Biting, Assaulting Her during Fan Convention
Cobra Kai star Alicia Hannah-Kim has accused actor Martin Kove of biting and assaulting her during Washington State Summer Con in…
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Global Markets Jump, Oil Drops 3.4% as Trump Claims Israel-Iran Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel through a social media post, though Iran and Israel continued…
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Apple to Acquire Perplexity AI? iPhone Maker Reportedly Eyeing Major Leap Ahead
Apple is said to be mulling over the possibility of acquiring Perplexity, an AI startup behind AI forays into search tools and chatbot…
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Trump Claims Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After 12-Day Conflict Shakes Region
U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally declared on Monday a full ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, signaling an end to the intense…
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Anthony Pompliano Launches $1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Platform Backed by Major Investors
Anthony Pompliano, a prominent U.S. investor and entrepreneur, revealed on Monday the launch of a new bitcoin-focused financial platform…