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Economy Trump tariffs reshape global trade amid economic uncertainty in 2026
President Trump's tariff policies have dominated global trade in 2026, creating a complex economic landscape. The administration implemented a 10 percent global tariff…

31 October 2026
Politics Singapore PAP wins 87 seats in GE2025, retains firm control
Singapore held its general election on May 3, 2025, with the ruling People's Action Party winning decisively. The PAP secured 87 of 97 parliamentary seats and increased…

31 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises retirement age, increases CPF contributions amid adequacy debate
Singapore has implemented significant changes to its Central Provident Fund retirement system in 2026, raising the statutory retirement age from 63 to 64 and…

31 October 2026
Politics Singapore Raises Foreign PMET Salary Requirements, Eases Work Duration Caps
Singapore has announced significant changes to its Professional, Managerial, Executive and Technician policies. Starting in 2025 and continuing into 2026, the…

31 October 2026
Economy Singapore HDB Housing Affordability Stabilizes as Prices Moderate in 2026
Singapore's public housing market is showing signs of stabilization in 2026 after years of rapid price growth. HDB resale prices fell 0.1 percent in the first quarter…

31 October 2026
Technology US investigated Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
According to a New York Times investigation published this week, US intelligence agencies discovered that a Megaspeed executive named Alice Huang, suspected of being a…

30 October 2026
Health Eli Lilly stock surges on Q3 earnings beat driven by strong GLP-1 demand
Eli Lilly reported third-quarter earnings on October 29th that exceeded Wall Street expectations, sending its stock up around 4 to 8 percent. The company posted revenue…

30 October 2026
Economy Stock indices fall on Alphabet earnings miss and AI spending concerns
U.S. stock markets declined Thursday as disappointing earnings from tech giant Alphabet sparked a broader selloff. Alphabet shares plunged 12 percent after the company…

30 October 2026
Culture Giant skeleton decorations become mainstream American Halloween staple
Home Depot's 12-foot skeleton, known as Skelly, has evolved from a 2020 pandemic-era novelty into a dominant American Halloween phenomenon. Originally priced at $299…

30 October 2026
Economy U.S. economy grew 3.4% in Q3, driven by AI investment and consumer spending
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.4 percent annual rate from July through September, accelerating sharply from 2.2 percent in the second quarter and exceeding…

30 October 2026
Sport Titans GM Borgonzi: Never planned to trade Simmons until Bears called
The Tennessee Titans traded All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in a blockbuster deal Thursday. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said he had no…

30 October 2026
Politics Trump administration announces golf course closure despite court order blocking renovations
The Trump administration announced this week that it will close East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C. on November 15 for major renovations. This announcement…

30 October 2026
Technology Nasdaq Falls 365 Points as Alphabet Stocks Sink on AI Concerns
The stock market declined sharply on Thursday and Friday amid growing investor concerns about technology spending and returns. Google's parent company Alphabet saw its…

30 October 2026
Politics Alaska governor orders probe into Peltola campaign over candidate recruitment
Alaska's Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign following a New York Times report…

30 October 2026
Politics China and Philippines clash at ASEAN defense meeting over South China Sea
Tensions between China and ASEAN nations over the South China Sea remain high as of late October 2026. At an ASEAN defense ministers' meeting in Cebu, the Philippines…

30 October 2026
Politics US China Taiwan Tensions Persist as Military Postures Shift in 2026
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait remain elevated in October 2026 as both China and the United States adjust their military strategies and diplomatic approaches. China has…

30 October 2026
World Year After Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Implementation Stalls Amid Violations
One year ago in October 2025, the United States brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war. The deal included two phases: Phase one…

30 October 2026
World Russia intensifies energy strikes; Ukraine evacuates residents from Oleshky town
On October 30th, Russia conducted repeated attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian areas, particularly targeting the Dnipro railway station where at…

30 October 2026
Economy Trump Tariffs Create Global Trade Uncertainty Amid Mixed Economic Signals
President Trump's tariff policies in 2026 continue to reshape global trade patterns with substantial economic consequences. The administration has imposed varying…

30 October 2026
Politics Trump Administration Reports Historic Low Border Crossings Amid Intense Enforcement Backlash
The Trump administration announced record-low border crossings in fiscal year 2026, with a 95 percent decline in southwest border apprehensions compared to the Biden…

30 October 2026
Politics Singapore PAP wins landslide GE2025; Opposition holds seats amid concerns
On May 3rd, 2025, Singapore held its 14th general election. The ruling People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won a decisive victory, securing 87…

30 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises salary thresholds for skilled foreign workers amid local job concerns
Singapore's government announced significant changes to its foreign workforce policy in March 2025. Starting September first, the minimum qualifying salary for S Pass…

30 October 2026
Politics Singapore Raises Retirement Age to 64, Increases CPF Contributions Amid Adequacy Debate
Singapore is implementing significant retirement policy changes in 2026, with the statutory retirement age rising from 63 to 64 starting July 1st, and re-employment age…

30 October 2026
Economy Singapore HDB resale prices begin to moderate but affordability challenges persist in 2026
Singapore's public housing affordability landscape shows mixed signals in 2026. HDB resale prices have fallen for three consecutive quarters, dropping 0.4 percent in…

30 October 2026
Economy Nasdaq wavers as Dow and S&P 500 climb; Fed holds rates at 3.75-4%
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at 3.75 to 4 percent, meeting expectations and prompting modest gains in U.S. stock markets. The S&P 500…

29 October 2026
Economy Chipotle Misses Earnings But Reports Third Quarter of Same-Store Sales Growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported mixed third-quarter results on October 28, 2026. The company missed earnings expectations with adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share…

29 October 2026
Economy Nelson Peltz offers $1.4 billion to buy struggling Wendy's chain
Activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund Management, working with restaurant operator Flynn Group and two private equity firms, made an unsolicited offer to…

29 October 2026
World Iran rejects Qatar mediation proposals; diplomatic impasse deepens as military threats loom
Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft peace proposal on Sunday aimed at ending the eight-month-old war with the United States and Israel. The proposal sets…

29 October 2026
Technology Alphabet Drops 12% on Cash Flow Concerns; Microsoft Rallies; Fed Holds Rates
On Thursday, the stock market experienced a sharp divide following earnings from two tech giants. Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations with revenue of 92.3 billion…

29 October 2026
Politics Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after Brazil presidential election defeat
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro landed in Miami on Wednesday after losing Sunday's presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro left…

29 October 2026