Posts by Liam Redmond
Another ship hit in Hormuz as Houthis add to regional risks
A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Oman’s Limah, UK Maritime Trade Operations says on Tuesday Published Tue, Jul 21, 2026 · 04:36 PM [SINGAPORE] Another tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as renewed hostilities empty the waterway, while a threat by Houthi rebels to blockade Saudi Arabia in…
Read MoreCGSI downgrades OCBC to ‘hold’ despite raising target price to S$28.40
Brokerage cites limited upside after the sharp gain in bank’s share price and a less-attractive dividend yield [SINGAPORE] CGS International (CGSI) downgraded OCBC to “hold” in its research report on Tuesday (Jul 21), citing limited upside following a sharp run-up in the lender’s stock price and a relatively less-attractive dividend yield compared with its banking…
Read MoreGarlic Powder Recall Over Bacterial Contamination Risk: Full List of Products, Lot Numbers and What Consumers Should Do
A garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores across Canada has been recalled after officials flagged a risk of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on July 14 for Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder, classifying it as a Class 2 event, meaning there’s a…
Read MorePowerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that US players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the US and Allwyn UK,…
Read MoreMillions of WordPress Sites Under Attack as Hackers Exploit Critical Bugs for Full Website Takeover
Millions of websites running vulnerable versions of WordPress are facing an escalating cyberattack campaign as hackers exploit two critical security flaws that can allow complete control of affected sites. Security researchers warn that attackers are already using publicly available exploit tools to break into websites, steal data and install malicious backdoors. The vulnerabilities, tracked as…
Read MoreMan stabs and injures 2 tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: cops
A man stabbed and injured two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction, police said. The assailant attacked a man and a woman, both Greek Americans, with a knife near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum, which lies at the foot of the Acropolis hill. The woman suffered light injuries to the leg, while the…
Read MoreBaker Mayfield made it clear how personal Jets game was for him in new video: ‘F–k him’
Baker Mayfield had a little extra motivation to beat the Jets last season. The Buccaneers quarterback went in-depth on his history with ex-Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was Mayfield’s interim head coach in Carolina when he was released in 2022, on the new season of Netflix’s “Quarterback.” “This is personal for me. Wilks cut…
Read MoreChina considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips, FT reports
The country is considering restricting overseas access to its most advanced AI technology Published Tue, Jul 21, 2026 · 01:26 PM CHINESE authorities are considering tightening export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (Jul 21). The step reflects Beijing’s push to keep domestic AI at home and show that…
Read MoreChina considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips: report
The country is considering restricting overseas access to its most advanced AI technology Published Tue, Jul 21, 2026 · 01:26 PM [BEIJING] Chinese authorities are considering tightening export controls on artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (Jul 21). The step reflects Beijing’s push to keep domestic AI at home and…
Read MoreLuis Robert Jr.’s long-awaited return to Mets outfield forces Carson Benge to sit in loss
MILWAUKEE — Luis Robert Jr. will get an opportunity to play for the Mets, at the expense of their two high-performing rookies. Monday, that meant Carson Benge was on the bench, with Robert in center field and A.J. Ewing in right, as the Mets began a three-game series against the Brewers. Robert was activated from…
Read MoreSouth-east Asia fintech funding dips to US$682 million in H1 2026: Tracxn report
[SINGAPORE] Fintech in South-east Asia secured funding of US$682 million in the first half of 2026. This is a 4 per cent dip from US$711 million in the first half of 2025, a report by data platform Traxcn indicated. Singapore-based fintech firms secured the bulk of fintech funding in South-east Asia for H1 2026, accounting…
Read MoreGiants starter headed for MRI after leaving game with elbow pain
KANSAS CITY — Trevor McDonald left his start early Monday night and is likely destined for the injured list pending the results of an MRI to come in the near future. The Giants starter took the mound to warm up for the fifth inning of Monday’s 4-3 walkoff loss to the Royals but was accompanied…
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