Japan’s wholesale inflation quickens to fastest in nearly a year
TOKYO :Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in July, with the pace of year-on-year growth the fastest in 11 months, data showed on Tuesday, as a weak yen pushed up commodity import…
Dollar tenses for data verdict on rate cut risks
SYDNEY : The dollar was in limbo on Tuesday as investors waited to see how U.S. economic data affected the chance of outsized rate cuts, while a rally in Japanese…
Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation
The Paris prosecutor’s office said that all proceedings against him were terminated because the incident “was minor”. Travis Scott was released from French police custody without a charge after his…
Actor Herman Keh accidentally scratched co-star Tasha Low’s face while shooting a scene
Tasha tells 8days.sg that her Emerald Hill co-star was really apologetic about it and that he told her he owes her a drink. t’s inevitable for mishaps to happen while…
Singapore narrows 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2% to 3%
Growth of 1 per cent to 3 per cent was forecast previously. SINGAPORE: Singapore has narrowed its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2024 to 2 per cent to…
Snoop’s side quests: Beyond the Olympics, the rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling
Snoop Dogg’s time in Paris for the 2024 Olympics left the world with one question: Is there anything he can’t do? Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long…
Thousands flee as wildfires bear down on Greek capital
ATHENS: Thousands of residents near Athens fled their homes on Monday (Aug 12), including in the historic town of Marathon, as wildfires crept closer to the capital despite “superhuman” efforts…
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honoured as Disney Legends at ceremony
A total of 14 artistes, including James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis and composer John Williams, were bestowed “legends” status. Disney bestowed “legends” status on 14 artistes, including Harrison Ford, Angela…
Son of ousted Bangladesh leader warns of ‘chaos’ without swift polls
More than 450 people were killed in the unrest leading up to Sheikh Hasina’s fall. NEW DELHI: The son of Bangladesh’s toppled autocratic leader thanked New Delhi on Sunday (Aug…
China urges de-escalation as Ukraine advances in Russia offensive
BEIJING: China on Monday (Aug 12) urged all sides in the Ukraine war to de-escalate as Kyiv’s forces pierced deep into Beijing ally Russia’s Kursk border region. Kyiv has deployed…