Hyflux trial: Olivia Lum and 5 co-accused will not be testifying as judge calls on defence

Elon Musk considering Tesla-SpaceX merger

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

Pakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud case

Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.

Kandinsky painting stolen by Nazis sells for $42M at auction

A painting by Wassily Kandinsky, titled Das bunte Leben, sold at auction for £31.56 million. This artwork was returned to the heirs of its original Jewish owners after decades of dispute. The piece was originally painted in 1907 and displayed at notable exhibitions. Following its theft by the Nazis, it changed hands multiple times before being held by a German bank.

Croatia looking to hire 785 Filipinos for hotel jobs

MANILA, Philippines — At least 785 jobs in Croatia’s hospitality industry have opened to Filipino workers under a government-to-government recruitment program, with 943 applicants shortlisted for interviews, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Tuesday. The two-day recruitment activity began on Monday in Mandaluyong City, where representatives of nine Croatian hotel employers conducted interviews

Hontiveros seeks China envoy’s ouster; Padilla calls him ‘gentleman’

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros and nine House lawmakers on Tuesday pressed President Marcos to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, saying his warning that China could “easily win” a confrontation with the Philippines had made him unwelcome, even as Sen. Robinhood Padilla praised the envoy as a “gentleman” after meeting him. Hontiveros filed Senate

Queensland farmer reports cloudy well amid 96-million-litre water extraction plan

Remulla: Atong Ang no longer in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has already left the country through the “backdoor,” Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla told reporters on Tuesday. He declined to provide additional details on how and when Ang managed to escape. READ: ‘Sabungeros’ kin backing out of case; prosecutor unfazed READ: PNP verifying reports of Atong Ang fleeing

More OFWs repatriated from Saudi Arabia

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 99 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been repatriated so far from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following missile attacks launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa). On Tuesday morning, 50 OFWs arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 via a Qatar Airways flight, followed

Dev Rai founded a nonprofit at 15; it has helped 400 artisans, sold 900 products and mobilised 300 volunteers

At just 15 years old, Dev Rai launched Serving Society Global Foundation, aiming to uplift India's traditional artisans. This growing nonprofit has generated over $15,000 and engaged more than 300 volunteers. By creating essential connections between artisans and American consumers through community initiatives, Rai envisions a future where these artisans can thrive through digital platforms, enhancing cultural heritage while empowering youth in entrepreneurship and leadership roles.

Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

Olivia Wilde sells Studio City home for $5.23M, nearly $700K below 2023 price

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