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China says it cannot accept countries acting as ‘world judge’ after US captures Maduro
The Asian nation has provided Venezuela with an economic lifeline since the US and its allies ramped up sanctions in 2017
Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs had a bigger impact?
[WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump raised the taxes that the United States charges on imports last year to levels not seen in a century.
Saks in talks for US$1 billion bankruptcy loan to keep doors open
SAKS Global Enterprises is looking to line up a loan of as much as US$1 billion to keep the business running as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that could happen in coming weeks, according to p...
US airlines resume Caribbean flights after Venezuela raid
Companies can swap in larger planes to help clear the backlog of stranded passengers, though not all airlines have that option
Inside ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’, the US effort to capture Venezuela’s Maduro
The action comes amid larger questions about the legality and rationale for the United States’ actions in the South American country
Singapore gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela, urges all parties to exercise restraint
The Republic has consistently opposed actions contrary to international law by any parties, says MFA
Russia asks United States to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker
US forces have been tracking the tanker, known as the Bella 1, for nearly two weeks
US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have also received similar import licences
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta duties after a review
Italy’s pasta exports were worth over 4 billion euros (S$6 billion) in 2024
US mortgage rates at 2025 low give homebuyers momentum in New Year
The average for 30-year, fixed loans dropped to 6.15% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac
