A newly discovered 17-18 million-year-old ape fossil in northern Egypt, named Masripithecus, challenges the dominant view that East Africa was the primary hub for early ape diversification, suggesting northeastern Africa played a significant role in hominoid evolution.
President Trump imposes new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. These Section 301 tariffs replace expiring temporary levies, drawing criticism from critics and affected countries like Brazil and Chile.
Tadej Pogacar won the Alpe d’Huez stage of the Tour de France, extending his overall lead to over seven minutes and breaking Marco Pantani's 1997 climbing record. Despite team illness rumors, Pogacar's dominant performance solidified his position for an assured overall victory in Paris.
Campuchia thua Singapore 1-2 ở trận mở màn bảng A ASEAN Cup 2026 trên sân nhà Morodok Techo. Shawal Anuar mở tỷ số cho Singapore, Sovann Ouk gỡ hòa cho Campuchia, nhưng Ilhan Fandi ghi bàn quyết định ở phút bù giờ thứ 10, mang về chiến thắng cho Singapore.
Milktooth's debut game, Bad Magpie, features a wounded corvid protagonist collecting shiny objects to cope with abandonment. Designers Daisy Fernandez and George Batchelor discuss the game's blend of melancholy and chaotic gameplay, inspired by a 'missing man' formation and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, aiming for a unique emotional depth.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
Un'indagine di Partner d’Impresa su oltre 3mila aziende rivela che le PMI italiane sono tartassate e prive di controllo, concentrandosi eccessivamente su tasse e balzelli a scapito dell'analisi del valore generato, della gestione patrimoniale e della strategia HR, ostacolando la crescita.
Allianz, tramite Allianz Asia Holding, ha acquisito la divisione assicurativa di HSBC a Singapore per 2 miliardi di euro e ha siglato una partnership di distribuzione esclusiva di 15 anni. L'accordo rafforza la strategia di crescita di Allianz in Asia e dovrebbe concludersi entro la prima metà del 2027.
Bristol-born gymnast Shantae Amankwaah, 17, is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, inspired by club alumna Claudia Fragapane. The youngest in Team England's squad, Amankwaah aims to enjoy the experience, supported by her sports-talented family.
La 113esima edizione del Tour de France 2026 prosegue con la 19esima tappa, un percorso impegnativo di 128 km da Gap all'Alpe d'Huez. Carapaz ha vinto la tappa precedente, mentre Pogacar detiene la maglia gialla. L'edizione prevede 21 tappe, otto di montagna, con finale a Parigi.
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business, HSBC Life Singapore, to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion). The deal, expected to finalize in H1 2027 pending regulatory approval, includes a 15-year bancassurance agreement and is projected to generate a US$1.8 billion pre-tax gain for HSBC.
Allianz Group has agreed to acquire HSBC's Singapore life insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.09 billion), expanding its presence in Asia's life and health insurance market. The deal, expected to close in H1 2027, includes a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore.
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for baby trafficking, including at least 12 babies sent to Singapore. The verdict concludes the case but leaves the legal status and future of the adopted children in Singapore uncertain, causing anxiety for adoptive parents.
La 19e étape du Tour de France, longue de 128 km, relie Gap à l'Alpe d'Huez avec 3 500 m de dénivelé positif. Elle inclut les cols Bayard, Noyer et Omon, se terminant par l'Alpe d'Huez. Tadej Pogacar est le favori pour cette étape cruciale.
Após ataques dos houthis do Iêmen a navios sauditas no Mar Vermelho, o preço do barril de petróleo Brent disparou 6%, atingindo US$ 101. O fechamento do Estreito de Bab el-Manbed agrava o comércio global de combustíveis, com especialistas alertando para impactos na inflação mundial e nas cadeias logísticas.
Nhiều doanh nghiệp Việt Nam, dẫn đầu là Vingroup và Green Carbon Japan Vietnam, đang chuẩn bị bán hàng triệu tín chỉ carbon ra thị trường quốc tế như Nhật Bản, Singapore, sau khi Chính phủ ban hành Nghị định 112 tạo hành lang pháp lý.
Protester mot Jared Kushners lyxbygge i Albanien har trappats upp, med demonstranter som rivit avspärrningar och konfronterat polis utanför parlamentet. Vattenkanoner och pepparspray användes, vilket resulterade i skadade demonstranter och poliser. Protesterna, som pågått i 54 dagar, handlar även om miljö, makt och korruption.
Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
Il presidente della FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, ha dichiarato piena sintonia con Maldini e Leonardo per il progetto azzurro, evidenziando la necessità di recuperare un gap nel calcio italiano e la scadenza del dossier Europei 2032.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to expand its Singapore operations, increasing staff from 150 to 200 by late 2026, focusing on engineering and customer service roles. This expansion follows receiving a major payment institution license from MAS in October 2023, solidifying Singapore's role as a crypto innovation hub.
Shanghai is introducing measures to boost its technology sector, including dedicated funds for "choke point" technologies, new channels for offshore yuan investment via QFLP, and allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion firms to list on its tech board.
China has rapidly closed the AI gap with the US, developing open-source models like Kimi K3 that rival top US systems at lower cost. This advance has prompted US threats of sanctions and bans over alleged IP theft, while China dismisses the claims as "technological bullying."
