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Israel fears that Hamas may not return all hostages' bodies
Israel is preparing not only to receive living hostages but also to identify the bodies of the dead, with the Ministry of Religious…
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Culture
Asia: Markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow
While some markets have hit record highs, talk is growing that valuations among some companies may have run too high Asian equities…
Business
Man fears family 'at risk' over Afghan data breach
An Afghan man who worked with British forces for nearly a decade has said he fears family members still in Afghanistan are at "very high…
Business
Security fears shut down classes at Mexico's top university after student killing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Classes were canceled or moved online this week in more than half of the departments at Mexico ’s National Autonomous…
Culture
Indonesian yield curve steepest since early 2023 on fiscal fears
Longer-dated rupiah bonds are also vulnerable to moves in US Treasuries due to the heavier concentration of global investors in those…
Culture
Europe: Stocks retreat at close as weak US payrolls stoke slowdown fears
European stocks surrendered early gains to finish lower on Friday (Sep 5), dragged by energy and financial shares, as investors turned…
Culture
Japan’s Nidec shares sink 22% on fears of systematic accounting issues
Nidec’s shares plunged as much as 22 per cent, the most on record, after the Japanese electronic components maker found evidence that…
News
Transcript: Trump’s Fury Erupts at Many Targets as Expert Fears Worsen
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 26 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is…
Business
Israel's eyes and ears: The IDF squadron that the entire Middle East fears
The Nachshon Squadron is the eyes and ears of the entire Israel Air Force, as it knows how to master a variety of capabilities for…
Culture
Private-hire group urges Grab to delay bonus revamp, over fears that drivers’ earnings will be hurt
The National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) has urged Grab to delay changes to its driver incentive scheme, saying it is…
Culture
Oil prices settle lower as US sanctions ease fears of escalation in Iran
Oil prices settled down on Friday (Jun 20) as the US imposed new Iran-related sanctions, marking a diplomatic approach that fed hopes of a…
Culture
Europe: Shares dive as Middle East tensions, US involvement fears weigh
EUROPEAN shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement…
Business
Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools
Fears of crime and gang violence in the notorious townships on the outskirts of South Africa's city of Cape Town are forcing some parents…
Culture
Thai tech services outlook remains positive amid recession fears: analyst
Maybank Securities has sounded a positive note for the outlook for the Thailand technology services sector, on the back of support from…
Culture
Gold could test US$4,000 an ounce amid fiscal fears, escalating trade tensions: market watchers
While gold has cemented itself above US$3,000 an ounce in 2025 amid trade uncertainty and US fiscal fears, a bullish forecast could see…
Business
Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears
Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds…
News
As Recession Fears Rise, ‘No Buy’ Takes On New Urgency
With many Americans concerned that President Trump’s tariffs will make most products more expensive and possibly tip the United States…
Culture
Indonesian bond plan sparks fears over governance, monetisation
BANK Indonesia’s plan to buy bonds that will be issued by the government to fund its ambitious housing programme is raising more concerns…
Culture
US homebuilders near S&P 500 bottom on high rates and tariff fears
INVESTORS are ditching US homebuilder stocks at a record pace as elevated borrowing costs bruise the industry’s prospects and signal that…
Culture
Gold inches up on trade war fears, inflation data on tap
GOLD prices edged up on Thursday (Feb 13), as markets tracked developments in US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, which could ignite…
Fashion
Coffee soars to record US$4 mark as supply fears power rally
Fears have grown about future output in top-grower Brazil after a prolonged drought ARABICA coffee topped US$4 per pound in New York for…
Business
UN nuclear watchdog chief to visit Moscow as fears for Ukraine's nuclear plants spike
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.N. atomic watchdog said Tuesday he will visit Moscow in the coming days to speak with officials…
Fashion
Hong Kong, Taiwan markets drop as Asia-Pacific markets fall on Trump tariff fears
ASIAN markets fell at the open on Monday (Feb 3) after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico…
Lifestyle
Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China spark fears of a trade war
Washington — President Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, sending shock waves through the…