{"id":103,"date":"2023-06-01T05:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:02:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">News Sources from Straits Times etc.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top News<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/iran-war-no-one-will-control-strait-of-hormuz-trump-warns-both-sides-negotiating-on-fumes-11557603#publisher=newsstand'>&quot;No One Will Control Hormuz&quot;: Trump Warns As US, Iran &quot;Negotiating On Fumes&quot;<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:17:55+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Round after round of talks have ended without conclusion, leading a frustrated Trump to say the Iranian side is &quot;negotiating on fumes&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/siddaramaiah-not-interested-in-taking-rajya-sabha-post-sources-11557464#publisher=newsstand'>Siddaramaiah Not Interested In Taking Rajya Sabha Post: Sources<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:14:14+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Siddaramaiah Not Interested In Taking Rajya Sabha Post: Sources<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/4-cubs-die-in-gujarats-gir-forest-of-suspected-infection-17-lions-isolated-11557599#publisher=newsstand'>4 Cubs Die In Gujarat&#039;s Gir Forest Of Suspected Infection, 17 Lions Isolated<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:12:40+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Four lion cubs die in Gir forest due to suspected infection while 17 lions are isolated and monitored.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/camel-from-rajasthan-sparks-buzz-in-assam-village-before-eid-11557557#publisher=newsstand'>Camel From Rajasthan Sparks Buzz In Assam Village On Eid<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:40:17+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The camel, transported from Rajasthan via Kharupetia, arrived in Sissiborgaon, where it quickly became the centre of attraction.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-iran-war-i-dont-care-about-midterms-president-donald-trump-dismisses-iran-war-fallout-11557551#publisher=newsstand'>&quot;I Don&#039;t Care About Midterms&quot;: Trump Dismisses Iran War Fallout<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:37:04+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">&quot;They thought they were going to outwait me,&quot; Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran&#039;s leadership. &quot;You know, &#039;We&#039;ll outwait him. He&#039;s got the midterms.&#039; I don&#039;t care about the midterms.&quot;<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/indian-living-illegally-in-us-arrested-for-assaulting-man-with-baseball-bat-11557500#publisher=newsstand'>Indian Living Illegally In US Arrested For Assaulting Man With Baseball Bat<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:35:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">An Indian national assaulted a man with a baseball bat and was released by sanctuary politicians without ICE alert.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/running-hookah-bar-no-fundamental-right-state-can-restrict-allahabad-high-court-11556950#publisher=newsstand'>Running Hookah Bar No Fundamental Right, State Can Restrict: Court<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:31:10+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Allahabad High Court says hookah bars are not a fundamental right and can be restricted to protect public health<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/business-news\/late-start-investing-mutual-fund-steup-up-sip-plan-retirement-corpus-personal-finance-11552406#publisher=newsstand'>Missed Investing In Your 20s? Mutual Funds Can Help You Catch Up, Here&#039;s How<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:29:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Starting late is not ideal. But it is not the end of the road either. In fact, people in their 30s and 40s often have an advantage &#8212; higher income<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-iran-war-live-updates-overnight-strikes-drones-strait-of-hormuz-ceasefire-peace-deal-11557373#publisher=newsstand'>Iran War LIVE Updates: US Strikes Iranian Military Site After &#039;Negotiating On Fumes&#039; Warning<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:58:06+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">US Iran War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump had on Wednesday dismissed an Iranian state media report that Iran and Oman would jointly manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/tamil-nadu-chief-minister-c-joseph-vijay-delhi-visit-live-updates-tvk-chief-vijay-to-meet-pm-narendra-modi-congress-leaders-in-first-delhi-visit-11552846#publisher=newsstand'>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Live Updates: Vijay To Meet Congress Leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi Today<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:51:08+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Vijay Delhi Visit Live Updates: Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister on May 10 after his party emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections. TVK had won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/business-news\/accident-victims-average-age-under-30-life-insurance-data-go-digit-report-financial-planning-11557401#publisher=newsstand'>Young Indians Are Buying Insurance Earlier. Accident Data Explains Why<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:29:10+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Road accidents and sudden deaths are increasingly hitting people during their peak earning years.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/kolkatas-70-foot-messi-statue-to-be-taken-down-5-months-after-installation-11557431#publisher=newsstand'>Kolkata&#039;s 70-Foot Messi Statue To Be Taken Down 5 Months After Installation<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:28:31+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The 70-foot statue of legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi that installed in Kolkata is set to be taken down due to safety concerns.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/weather-today-live-updates-may-28-imd-weather-forecast-delhi-ncr-up-noida-rajasthan-heatwave-updates-delhi-may-get-relief-as-imd-predicts-rain-storms-11557402#publisher=newsstand'>Weather Today LIVE: Delhi May Get Relief As Weather Body Predicts Rain, Storms Today<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:16:02+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Weather Updates Today, Heatwave, IMD Alert LIVE Updates: Light to very light rain is expected during the afternoon and evening, accompanied by strong winds and squalls reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-to-set-up-ebola-quarantine-facility-in-kenya-for-americans-11557386#publisher=newsstand'>US To Set Up Ebola Quarantine Facility In Kenya For Americans<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:58:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Donald Trump&#039;s administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States, an administration official said Wednesday.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-updates-us-strikes-iran-boats-missile-sites-trump-attack-self-defence-11547133#publisher=newsstand'>US-Iran War Highlights: US Army Carries Out New Strikes In Iran Against Military Site<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:41:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Iran War: The US military on Monday carried out strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats laying mines.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/in-twisha-sharma-death-case-court-rejects-giribala-singhs-bail-11557339#publisher=newsstand'>In Twisha Sharma Death Case, Court Rejects Giribala Singh&#039;s Bail<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:19:04+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Twisha Sharma Death Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday quashed the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-iran-war-latest-news-us-carries-out-new-strikes-in-iran-intercepts-iranian-drones-strait-of-hormuz-11557345#publisher=newsstand'>US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran Against Military Site, Intercepts Drones<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:11:44+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">US-Iran War Latest News: US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran, Intercepts Iranian Drones, Strait Of Hormuz<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/matthew-perrys-assistant-kenneth-iwamasa-gets-over-3-years-in-jail-in-actors-death-case-11557003#publisher=newsstand'>Matthew Perry&#039;s Assistant Gets Over 3 Years In Jail In Actor&#039;s Death Case<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:28:23+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los Angeles. He was also sentenced to two years of probation and a $10,000 fine.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/volodymyr-zelensky-urges-donald-trump-for-more-missiles-air-defence-to-counter-russia-11557310#publisher=newsstand'>Zelensky Urges Trump For More Missiles, Air Defence To Counter Russia<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T23:58:43+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Volodymyr Zelensky urged Trump and Congress in a letter to supply more Patriot PAC-3 missiles and other air defence systems, warning that deliveries to Ukraine are falling dangerously short as the Iran war diverts US stocks.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/meta-launches-paid-subscriptions-for-instagram-facebook-whatsapp-11557237#publisher=newsstand'>Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:46:49+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/chief-megaron-vows-to-take-the-legacy-of-brazils-indigenous-leader-raoni-forward'>Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil&#039;s indigenous leader Raoni forward<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:04:48+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">PYKANY VILLAGE, Brazil, May 28 &#8211; Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil\u2019s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending Indigenous rights, from securing the demarcation of his people\u2019s land in the Amazon to opposing hydropower projects and illegal mining.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/talk-to-russia-europe-first-seeks-to-agree-on-terms-and-envoy'>Talk to Russia? Europe first seeks to agree on terms and envoy<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:49:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The debate on re-engaging with Moscow has been getting louder as US efforts to end the war have hit a dead end.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/us-doj-launches-criminal-probe-into-trumps-accuser-e-jean-carroll-source-says'>US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump\u2019s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source says<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:33:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The probe is focused on whether Ms Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Mr Trump.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/trump-administration-in-talks-to-fund-us-drone-companies-wsj-reports'>Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:24:36+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Drone dominance has been described as US President Donald Trump&#039;s &#039;presidential priority&#039;.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-adds-persian-gulf-strait-authority-to-sanctions-list-treasury-website-shows'>US Treasury sanctions Iran\u2019s Hormuz strait authority<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:54:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The authority is a body Iran has set up to manage requests for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/panama-passes-law-imposing-stricter-requirements-on-multinational-firms'>Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:54:27+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">PANAMA CITY, May 27 &#8211; Panama&#039;s National Assembly approved a law that requires multinational entities domiciled in the country to demonstrate real local operations or face a 15% tax on passive foreign income, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said on Wednesday.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/amazon-green-lights-ai-generated-shows-for-children'>Amazon green-lights AI-generated shows for children<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:45:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The shows were developed under an initiative in which AI was used to develop projects in a short time frame.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/live-snakes-dead-bears-and-brain-worms-robert-f-kennedy-jrs-wild-animal-antics'>Live snakes, dead bears and brain worms: Robert F. Kennedy Jr\u2019s wild animal antics<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:05:27+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Mr Kennedy is surrounded by controversy over his fringe views that edge into conspiracy theories.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/in-cornyns-enormous-loss-proof-of-trumps-hold-over-gop-base'>In Cornyn\u2019s enormous loss, proof of Trump\u2019s hold over GOP base<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Senator John Cornyn of Texas was clobbered by his MAGA-aligned challenger, Mr Ken Paxton.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-carries-out-new-strikes-in-iran-against-military-site-official-says'>US strikes Iran again, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:54:17+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">\u201cThese actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire,\u201d the official said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/jill-bidens-reaction-to-husband-joes-2024-debate-debacle-hes-having-a-stroke'>Jill Biden\u2019s reaction to husband Joe\u2019s 2024 debate debacle: \u2018He\u2019s having a stroke\u2019<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:45:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The disastrous performance ultimately ended his bid for re-election.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/russia-says-us-did-not-grant-visa-for-official-to-attend-un-meeting'>Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:40:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">A UN diplomat said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi had also apparently been denied a visa.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/11-feared-dead-in-washington-state-chemical-vat-rupture-operation-moves-to-recovery-effort'>11 feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:20:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Officials had previously confirmed two fatalities.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/russia-says-it-captured-two-more-ukrainian-villages-ukraine-casts-doubt-on-the-report'>Russia says it captured two more Ukrainian villages, Ukraine casts doubt on the report<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T23:59:28+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">MOSCOW, May 27 &#8211; Russian troops have taken control of one village in Ukraine&#039;s northeastern Kharkiv region and another in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Russia&#039;s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/us-puts-un-expert-albanese-back-on-list-of-sanctioned-individuals-treasury-website-shows'>US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T23:59:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">This comes after an appeals court overruled an earlier order prohibiting the action.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/brazil-presidential-hopeful-bolsonaro-adds-rubio-vance-talks-to-washington-trail'>Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T23:44:25+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAO PAULO, May 27 &#8211; Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday, following an Oval Office visit with President Donald Trump the day before.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-may-28-2026'>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:59:46+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/trump-appears-to-threaten-to-blow-up-ally-oman'>Trump appears to threaten to \u2018blow up\u2019 ally Oman<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:33:15+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">He threatens to attack Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/trump-says-he-can-outwait-iran-dismisses-midterm-election-pressure'>Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:29:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Still, many of his Republican allies were uneasy with his dismissive comments about the economic impact of the war on Americans.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/norway-will-come-under-frances-nuclear-umbrella-leaders-say'>Norway will come under France\u2019s nuclear umbrella, leaders say<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:19:26+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The move reflects growing European concerns about relying on the United States for security.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/singapore-listed-wilmar-shares-dive-most-in-6-years-on-indonesia-probe'>Singapore-listed Wilmar shares dive most in 6 years on Indonesia probe<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:06:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Wilmar said it is preparing to release a statement later on May 28 to address the matter.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/economy\/singapore-workers-real-wages-grew-by-4-in-2025-as-inflation-eased-mom'>Singapore workers\u2019 real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T04:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The proportion of firms raising salaries fell from 78.3 per cent in 2024 to 72.4 per cent in 2025.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/tiktok-owner-bytedance-said-to-weigh-spending-as-much-as-89-billion-in-ai-push'>TikTok owner ByteDance said to weigh spending as much as $89 billion in AI push<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T03:13:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">ByteDance\u2019s spending would mark a new, much more aggressive push to cement its early lead over its Chinese rivals.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/hong-kong-to-get-edge-in-asia-gold-hub-push-with-clearing-system'>Hong Kong to get edge in Asia gold hub push with clearing system<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T02:34:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The clearing mechanism is expected to debut by July, taking Hong Kong further down the road than Singapore.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/singapore-court-hands-byjus-founder-his-first-ever-jail-term'>Singapore court hands Byju\u2019s founder his first jail term<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:45:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Byju Raveendran founded one of India\u2019s highest-profile tech start-ups before a post-Covid-19 slump hit the business.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/meta-to-sell-subscriptions-to-its-ai-chatbot-and-social-media-apps-instagram-facebook'>Meta to launch paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and first one for AI<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T01:27:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Meta AI subscription will roll out in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia to start.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/salesforce-revenue-forecast-disappoints-amid-ai-disruption-fears'>Salesforce revenue forecast disappoints amid AI disruption fears<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T00:33:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Advanced coding tools by Anthropic and OpenAI have driven a sell-off in software stocks, dubbed a \u201cSaaSpocalypse\u201d.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/us-stocks-hit-fresh-records-ai-rally-pauses'>US stocks hit fresh records, AI rally pauses<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T23:07:32+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.36 per cent while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.02 per cent, to 7,520.36.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/memory-chip-maker-micron-says-ai-boom-is-here-to-stay-as-it-ramps-up-singapore-investment'>Memory chipmaker Micron says AI boom is here to stay as it ramps up Singapore investment<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The extent by which demand exceeds supply is at historically high levels, said Micron&#039;s Sumit Sadana.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/complex-product-reforms-by-mas-reflect-a-more-mature-disclosure-based-market'>Complex product reforms by MAS reflect a more mature disclosure-based market<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Retail investors today are more informed, more technologically savvy and far more exposed to global financial products.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/hong-kong-overtakes-switzerland-as-top-offshore-wealth-hub'>Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as top offshore wealth hub<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T09:32:22+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Offshore assets booked in Hong Kong in 2025 rose 10.7 per cent to $3.7 trillion.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/the-war-driven-supply-shock-already-roiling-manufacturing-in-asia'>The war-driven supply shock already roiling manufacturing in Asia<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T03:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">A shortage of naphtha is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/sp-500-nasdaq-hit-record-closing-highs-on-ai-optimism-micron-joins-1-trillion-club'>S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T22:13:48+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.61 per cent while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.19 per cent, to 26,656.18.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/spore-manufacturing-output-rises-in-april-driven-by-ai-related-tailwinds'>S\u2019pore manufacturing output rises in April, driven by AI-related tailwinds<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T14:42:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">All clusters saw output growth, except biomedical manufacturing and chemicals.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/st-headstart-feeling-poor-despite-a-decent-salary'>ST Headstart: Feeling poor despite a decent salary<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T10:03:40+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">It&#039;s not just inflation &#8211; our standards for financial comfort have risen.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/more-digital-and-ai-tools-offered-for-local-retailers-to-improve-operations-and-revenue-train-staff'>More digital and AI tools for local retailers to train staff, improve operations and revenue<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T09:38:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The refreshed Retail Industry Digital Plan emphasises AI solutions for all business touchpoints.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/economy\/explainer-what-is-behind-the-rising-volume-of-russian-oil-arriving-in-spore'>Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T07:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 May 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Importing Russian oil 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