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Canada's First Nations launch constitutional challenge of legislation
TORONTO - A group of Canada's First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge to recently passed laws that would ...
Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, ‘but I like the job he’s doing’, says Trump
Mr Trump has repeatedly urged current US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison overtakes Mark Zuckerberg as world’s second-richest person on AI boom
Red-hot rally in Oracle’s share price has catapulted his net worth to US$251.2 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Severe storms in New York City area kill two in New Jersey floods
Two people died when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Bitcoin falls after major crypto bills backed by Trump hit snag in US Congress
Failure is a blow to the crypto industry which was hoping for a series of legislative wins this week. Read more at ...
How North Korea is giving Russia an edge in the war on Ukraine
The partnership is deepening, with North Korea providing a significant proportion of weapons being hurled at Ukraine. Read ...
Trump unveils investments to power AI boom
The deals are intended to meet the soaring demand for electricity to fuel the AI boom. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
US Republicans grill university leaders in latest House anti-Semitism hearing
Many Republicans criticised universities for not protecting Jewish students, echoing Mr Trump’s views. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.