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World’s richest people lose US$108 billion after DeepSeek sell-off
The world’s 500 richest people, led by Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, lost a combined US$108 billion on Monday (Jan 27) as a tech-led…
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One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering
Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of…
Fashion
World’s biggest asset manager BlackRock is now Yangzijiang Shipbuilding substantial shareholder
BlackRock, which manages over US$10 trillion in assets, acquires 10.8 million shares of maritime vessel maker to raise its deemed interest…
Culture
Samsung adds generative AI to world’s best-selling TV lineup
SAMSUNG Electronics is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) push with a new suite of enhancements for its premium TV lineup under…
Fashion
World’s 500 richest people surpass US$10 trillion in wealth in 2024
THE world’s 500 richest people got vastly richer in 2024, with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang leading the group of…
Culture
China plans dam near India that could be world’s biggest
CHINA is pressing ahead with plans to construct a mega-dam near its contested border with India, a colossal undertaking that could…
Business
Survivors Mark 20 Years Since World's Deadliest Tsunami with Ceremonies at Places Devastated by the 2004 Tragedy
Thousands gathered in mourning on Thursday, Dec. 26, to mark two decades since the world’s largest tsunami. On Dec. 26, 2004, in one of…
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China building world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian
China is constructing what is claimed to be the world’s largest artificial-island airport to bolster Dalian, a north-eastern city and…
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World's biggest iceberg heads north after escaping vortex
The world's biggest iceberg is on the move again after being trapped in a vortex for most of the year. A23a is 3,800 sq km (1,500 sq…
Fashion
The world’s super rich are moving to Dubai, but keeping their assets in Singapore, Switzerland
Nevertheless, influx of wealth into the UAE city will likely support its growth as a booking centre MORE high-net-worth individuals around…
Business
In pictures: 40 years since world's deadliest gas leak killed thousands in India
Forty years ago, an Indian city became the site of one of the world's worst industrial disasters. On the night of 2 December, 1984, a…
Fashion
How Did Marshal Brian II Die? Mystery as Founder of One of World's Most Popular Websites Is Found Dead Hours after Sending Mail Alleging Retaliation for Ethics Complaint
The founder of one of the world's most popular websites was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his university office, hours…
Business
170 arrested as climate activists in Australia block one of the world’s largest coal ports
Australian police arrested 170 climate change activists in the state of New South Wales during a protest from Friday through Sunday.…
Culture
Walmart, world’s biggest retailer, will curb diversity efforts
WALMART is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI…