Fed chairman Kevin Warsh signals central bank’s concern if above-target inflation persists
He noted insufficient progress in the last two years to lower growth in prices.
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He noted insufficient progress in the last two years to lower growth in prices.
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Kremlin expresses concern over arrests of Armenia opposition leaders
MOSCOW, Aug 28 - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday Russia was greatly concerned about the arrests of opposition figures in Armenia, and reiterated that Yerevan would not be able to remain in a Moscow-led economic grouping as it seeks EU membership.
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MOSCOW, Aug 28 - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday Russia was greatly concerned about the arrests of opposition figures in Armenia, and reiterated that Yerevan would not be able to remain in a Moscow-led economic grouping as it seeks EU membership.
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Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts sceptical
Amnesty International said it's 'highly sceptical' that the scamming industry has been eliminated, citing its entrenched links in the country.
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Amnesty International said it's 'highly sceptical' that the scamming industry has been eliminated, citing its entrenched links in the country.
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China removes two top generals from supreme military command body
The removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli leaves just two active members on the formerly seven-member commission, including the president himself.
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The removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli leaves just two active members on the formerly seven-member commission, including the president himself.
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Missing soar over 2,400 after deadly Nepal, China floods
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 584 bodies so far.
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Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 584 bodies so far.
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Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods
NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 - Zoyal Ghale, who ran into a forest and climbed trees to escape Nepal's deadly floods, was reunited with his mother on Friday after she had begun to fear he and his brother had both perished in their school.
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NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 - Zoyal Ghale, who ran into a forest and climbed trees to escape Nepal's deadly floods, was reunited with his mother on Friday after she had begun to fear he and his brother had both perished in their school.
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Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods
The boy had been airlifted alone from the devastated northern district of Rasuwa with a broken leg and cuts on his face.
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The boy had been airlifted alone from the devastated northern district of Rasuwa with a broken leg and cuts on his face.
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France says four nationals missing after Nepal flood
PARIS, Aug 28 - Four French nationals are still missing after the devastating flash flood that struck areas near the Nepal-Tibet border earlier this week, French minister delegate for French nationals abroad Eleonore Caroit said on Friday.
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PARIS, Aug 28 - Four French nationals are still missing after the devastating flash flood that struck areas near the Nepal-Tibet border earlier this week, French minister delegate for French nationals abroad Eleonore Caroit said on Friday.
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US officials backpedal on claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 - U.S. officials are backpedaling on claims that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese spies, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers' targets.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 28 - U.S. officials are backpedaling on claims that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese spies, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers' targets.
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No ghosts, just good food: Pontianak shines on the Equator
Named after a vengeful spirit, this Equator city is haunted only by great street food.
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Named after a vengeful spirit, this Equator city is haunted only by great street food.
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Beyond Bali and Batam: How new routes are changing Singapore’s ties with Indonesia
New direct flights bring Singaporeans to cities like Belitung, Padang and Pontianak
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New direct flights bring Singaporeans to cities like Belitung, Padang and Pontianak
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Belitung: A beach escape closer to Singapore than Bali
Once tricky to reach, this Indonesian island is winning visitors with clear seas and quiet charm.
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Once tricky to reach, this Indonesian island is winning visitors with clear seas and quiet charm.
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Thai patience wears thin as backlash against ‘bad’ tourists grows
A Phuket protest and tougher deportation rules reflect rising concern over unruly foreigners.
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A Phuket protest and tougher deportation rules reflect rising concern over unruly foreigners.
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West Sumatra, where you find buffalo supermodels and a village called ‘Singapore’
Wild, wild west offers scenic valleys and canyons, bold flavours and unexpected encounters
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Wild, wild west offers scenic valleys and canyons, bold flavours and unexpected encounters
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US stocks close lower after Fed chair Kevin Warsh reaffirms inflation fight
The S&P 500 lost 0.25 per cent while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.52 per cent, to 26,402.42.
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The S&P 500 lost 0.25 per cent while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.52 per cent, to 26,402.42.
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When investors paid millions to buy non-existent overseas homes
Buyers usually get conned when they do not make independent checks on the overseas developers
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Buyers usually get conned when they do not make independent checks on the overseas developers
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Tests on new MRT backup train control system completed; findings to be evaluated
This is aligned with recommendations by the rail reliability taskforce to explore backup systems.
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This is aligned with recommendations by the rail reliability taskforce to explore backup systems.
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Underground missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station
The plan comes as North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles into regional waters.
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The plan comes as North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles into regional waters.
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Nepal agrees to foreign help for flood rescue
An senior government official told The Kathmandu Post that a limited number of experts will be allowed in certain areas.
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An senior government official told The Kathmandu Post that a limited number of experts will be allowed in certain areas.
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Nepali government asks Meta, TikTok to remove graphic flood content, misinformation
The request comes amid a surge in misleading material on social media following the Aug 26 flash flood.
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The request comes amid a surge in misleading material on social media following the Aug 26 flash flood.
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