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USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Enjoy Break in Thailand

Sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln take a break in Pattaya, Thailand, exploring local shops and nightlife after months at sea. Far from hitting the bars and fleshpots of the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, in their first hours onshore most of the nearly 5,000 sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln seemed determined to go …

Japan’s Bond Yields Shift Global Capital Dynamics

Japan's bond market is experiencing a notable shift, characterized by benchmark yields surpassing a threshold not seen in over three decades. This development is beginning to attract capital back to Japan, signaling a reversal from the once-unwavering flow of investment into global bond markets. Recent data reveals that the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds …

Tesla’s China EV Sales Slow in August Growth Streak

Tesla's sales of China-made electric vehicles continued to show growth, albeit at a significantly reduced pace in August. The company reported a year-on-year increase of 3.6% in its vehicle sales, contrasting sharply with the growth rates seen in prior months. This marks a notable shift as the U.S. automaker navigates complex market dynamics across its …

Iran Calls US Attack a War Crime After Wedding Strike

Iran has accused the United States of committing a war crime following a missile strike that killed at least four people and injured 68 others at a wedding in Kuhestak, a coastal city in Hormozgan province. The attack, which occurred late on Tuesday, has intensified fears of escalating hostilities in the region.The wedding was taking …

Vibe Coding Revives Singapore’s Tech Scene

Vibe coding transforms Singapore's tech community, making AI accessible and fostering innovation through workshops and events. When Yong Quan Tan graduated from college in 2023, he viewed himself as a "traditional software engineer." The release of OpenAI's GPT-4 that March caused him to worry his developer skills might not be sufficient to maintain employment in …

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Missile Exchange

The US and Iran have exchanged fire for the first time in a month, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. The confrontation involved missiles and drones aimed at Iranian rocket launchers on an island located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated by targeting US military bases in Jordan …

33 Australians Missing After Nepal Floods Near Gyirong Port

A week after devastating floods in Nepal, 33 Australians remain unaccounted for in the Gyirong Port area as rescue efforts face significant challenges. The majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port just minutes before a catastrophic flood hit the area. Rescuers report that the region is now devastated, submerged under several metres of silt …

Ferry Capsizes off Northern Cyprus, Eight Dead

A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, resulting in eight deaths and 18 missing. Rescue operations are ongoing for those unaccounted for. Authorities have confirmed that at least eight people have died and 18 are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. The tragic incident …

U.S. Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Monday morning reportedly said, "We're going to hit them very hard," after Iran said it launched an attack on two U.S. bases in Jordan in response to an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. "There will be a response," Trump said on a call …