Singapore’s Keppel draws $1.5 billion for fund expansion
Keppel Ltd., a leading Singapore-based asset manager and operator, has announced it has secured nearly S$2 billion (US$1.53 billion) in capital commitments from global institutional [more…]
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Duke’s Cooper Flagg going pro
Duke basketball sensation Cooper Flagg has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, capping off one of the most remarkable freshman seasons in college basketball [more…]
Pope Francis passes at 88: a lifelong mission of mercy and renewal
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his [more…]
Saudi Arabia aims to showcase World Cup 2034 spectacle with expanded 64-team
Saudi Arabia has declared its willingness to host an expanded 64-team FIFA World Cup in 2034, should the global football governing body, FIFA, approve such [more…]
Sony Honda’s Afeela now available to order in California
Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between two of Japan’s most influential companies, is making waves in the automotive world with the debut of its [more…]
Russia hikes alcohol taxes to fund war
In January 2025, Russia implemented a 15% increase in excise taxes on alcohol, a move widely interpreted as a strategy to bolster state revenues amid [more…]
Gunmen in fake military uniforms kill 12 at Ecuador cockfight
A shocking act of violence unfolded in rural Ecuador when gunmen disguised in fake military uniforms stormed a cockfighting ring in the community of La [more…]
Paris cryotherapy tragedy raises safety concerns after nitrogen leak
A cryotherapy session at a Paris gym turned tragic earlier this week, leaving one woman brain-dead and resulting in the death of a gym employee. [more…]
Russia expands fuel trade with Indonesia amid global market shifts
Russia has significantly increased its exports of oil products to Indonesia in early 2025, marking a strategic pivot to expand markets in Asia following Western [more…]
FotoNation and CameraMatics raise €6M for AI car crash prevention
Ireland is fast becoming a global hub for automotive safety technology, with two Galway-based innovators—FotoNation and CameraMatics—driving advancements in AI-powered sensors designed to prevent car [more…]