Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime minister Wednesday, replacing Lee Hsien Loong following two decades in office, with the new leader warning that the trade-dependent city-state faced a riskier, more conflict-ridden world. Wong, formerly deputy…
[ad_1] The unveiling of King Charles’s first portrait since his coronation is — perhaps predictably — drawing mixed reaction on social media. The portrait, by British artist Jonathan Yeo, measures about 2.6 metres by two metres and features Charles against a background of red hues,…
[ad_1] Rain or Shine Elastopainters Gian Mamuyac during a PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals game against TNT Tropangg Giga. –PBA IMAGES Rain or Shine staved off TNT’s fourth quarter comeback to eke out a 110-109 victory Wednesday and a trip to…
El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins worth around $29 million since September 2021 using geothermal energy from the Tecapa volcano, official data revealed. This boosts the country’s total bitcoin holdings to 5,750 BTC valued at over $360 million. JUST…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. US inflation fell to 3.4 per cent in April, in line with economists’ expectations, prompting investors to increase their bets…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco could have wedding bells in their future. In recent months, Selena Gomez has been going places with Benny Blanco. And when pushy fans challenge the romance, she’s not afraid to shut down the conversation. It…
5 Credit: Instagram, Shutterstock Katie Maloney took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night to address claims Lala Kent made against her on the first installment of the Vanderpump Rules season 11 reunion. After Lala, 33, alleged that Katie, 37,…
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in a move aimed at empowering small businesses and driving economic growth. The agreement – signed on…
Haley Baylee wore a Marie Antoinette inspired outfit to the Met Gala and it was a post of hers that referenced the infamous “let them eat cake” phrase that sparked the celebrity blockout. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had subsidised the cost of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage with N90 billion. Mr Shettima made this known at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation, held at…