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US to open two new military bases in Greenland: Sources

US to open two new military bases in Greenland: Sources

The US plans to establish two military bases in Greenland under a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland, aiming to strengthen Arctic security and counter strategic competitors.

G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthis to immediately halt military strikes on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, urging Iran to stop arming the group.

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

Singapore is investigating a September 17 collision between a Chinese fishing vessel and a bulk carrier in the Singapore Strait. No injuries were reported.

Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

Asian stocks struggled as investors braced for an expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve to combat high inflation.

MAS warns of fresh global shocks and AI pullback, but says Singapore firms and households well-buffered

MAS warns of fresh global shocks and AI pullback, but says Singapore firms and households well-buffered

MAS warns of potential global shocks and an AI pullback, but assures that Singapore's households and businesses have sufficient financial buffers to remain resilient.

South Korea president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programmes: Report

South Korea president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programmes: Report

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged the US to ease sanctions on North Korea in exchange for a freeze on its nuclear weapons programme.

Safran launches US$22 million landing gear MRO facility in Singapore

Safran launches US$22 million landing gear MRO facility in Singapore

Safran has launched a US$22 million landing gear MRO facility in Singapore to expand its Asia-Pacific capabilities.

Binance under US scrutiny over possible Iran sanctions violations, Bloomberg News reports

Binance under US scrutiny over possible Iran sanctions violations, Bloomberg News reports

US prosecutors are investigating whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance violated sanctions on Iran by allowing prohibited trading on its platform, according to Bloomberg.

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a "new-type weapon" system, praising its advanced technology days after launching two ballistic missiles.

US stresses backing for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US stresses backing for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, the US reaffirmed its defense commitments to Japan and South Korea, and backed Taiwan amid fears of potential concessions to China.

Gold edges higher as lower oil prices damp chance of rate hikes

Gold edges higher as lower oil prices damp chance of rate hikes

Gold prices edged higher as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns, reducing the likelihood of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.

Commentary: Trump declares victory in Greenland, but the deal exposes a deeper crisis of trust

Commentary: Trump declares victory in Greenland, but the deal exposes a deeper crisis of trust

The new US-Greenland security deal normalizes sphere-of-influence politics, allowing Donald Trump to claim victory while eroding trust and collective defense among NATO allies.