Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty loses S$80 million from Infosys woes in a day
April 18, 2023 12:06 AM The company nosedived Monday after its guidance painted a negative outlook for India’s technology sector, leading to a wave of downgrades by brokers. Read More
Missouri teen shot by homeowner after going to wrong house
April 18, 2023 12:03 AM The homeowner was taken into custody, placed on a 24-hour investigative hold, then released. Read More
Sweden stages biggest war games in 25 years, as the country’s bid to join Nato remains blocked
April 17, 2023 11:27 PM The war games come as the country’s bid to join Nato remains blocked. Read More
Rishi Sunak investigated over wife’s interest in UK childcare firm
April 17, 2023 11:11 PM Questions were raised over Mr Sunak’s wife being a shareholder in a company set to benefit from March’s budget. Read More
SpaceX postpones test flight of Starship, world’s biggest rocket
April 17, 2023 9:50 PM Lift-off of the giant rocket was called off just minutes ahead of the scheduled launch time because of a pressurisation issue in the booster stage.…
Fighting rages in Sudan as death toll passes 100
April 17, 2023 9:24 PM Fighting between the forces of two rival Sudanese generals have gone on for a third day, with the death toll exceeding 100 Read More
2 tonnes of cocaine found floating off Sicily in one of Italy’s largest drug hauls
April 17, 2023 7:06 PM The Italian police intercepted 70 packages, which were tied together, off Sicily’s eastern coast. Read More
Insect farming start-up raises $234 million for food expansion
April 17, 2023 6:41 PM Ynsect SAS has raised €569 million in funding so far. Read More
Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
April 17, 2023 1:14 PM Pressure is growing in the region for companies to be more honest in their climate and ESG claims. Read More
US woman campaigns to get airlines to offer free seats, bigger restrooms for plus-size travellers
April 17, 2023 12:16 PM The petition, with the hashtag #BodyEqualityinTravel, has been signed by over 5,600 people. Read More