Posts by Liam Redmond
Australian politician Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack
Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines ‘ legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence, her husband said Wednesday. The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter. Phil Haines, her husband,…
Read MoreDHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), resulting in multiple arrests, Fox News has learned. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the operation to Fox News, announcing several arrests of illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently…
Read MoreIndonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged, hikes deposit facility rate
Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 03:23 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia‘s central bank held its main interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight policy review on Wednesday (Oct 21), but hiked the deposit facility rate, as the country’s stock market saw a record-breaking two-day rout and its rupiah currency hovered near an all-time low. Bank Indonesia kept the benchmark 7-day reverse…
Read MoreIndonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged but hikes deposit facility rate, to cut RRR
Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 03:23 PM — Updated Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 03:41 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank kept its main policy rate unchanged on Wednesday (Oct 21) but hiked its deposit facility rate and said it would cut its reserve requirement ratio, days after an equities market rout and as the rupiah…
Read MoreCyberattack hits India’s largest bank, exposes customer records
The leak highlights risks facing the sector as lenders expand digital services and handle increasing volumes of information Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 02:49 PM [MUMBAI] State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender by assets, has launched a probe after a suspected cyberattack exposed thousands of customer records containing personal information onto…
Read MoreAmbani’s US$3.2 billion Jio IPO attracts rapid bids in record Indian sale
Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 02:27 PM [MUMBAI] Jio Platforms’ US$3.2 billion IPO was 85 per cent subscribed within the first hour of public bidding on Wednesday (Oct 21), as investors flocked to India’s largest share sale and the first from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance in two decades. The Jio Platforms IPO will be…
Read MoreAmericans who moved to Europe after Trump win now say they regret leaving
Liberal Americans who fled to Europe after President Trump’s re-election shared how the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Wired Magazine released an article Thursday headlined “They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It,” speaking directly to those who sought “political refuge in the wake of Trump’s second…
Read MoreThunder roll past Spurs in opener to get measure of revenge for last season’s playoff loss
SAN ANTONIO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season. San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama had 12 points but was 1 for 13 from the field. It was…
Read MoreChina’s Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows
Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 01:27 PM [SINGAPORE] Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot is expanding into Singapore, with a new sales role listed on the company’s LinkedIn page this week. The job posting, dated Tuesday (Oct 20), seeks applicants who have sales, venture capital, consulting, product or engineering experience who can “translate early wins…
Read MoreSouth-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report
E-commerce will contribute the bulk of the growth, with AI improving product discovery and recommendations [SINGAPORE] The digital economy in South-east Asia is set to hit US$368 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2026, a 17 per cent rise from US$315 billion in 2025, based on the e-Conomy SEA report by Bain, Google and…
Read MoreDayOne said to weigh options including delay, size cut for US IPO after data centre rout
It has not made a final decision and may still move ahead with the offering in the coming weeks Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 12:28 PM [HONG KONG] DayOne Data Centers is weighing options for its US initial public offering, including a potential delay or size cut, as volatility around data centres increases, according…
Read MoreTrump speaks for nearly 2 hours at North Carolina midterm rally — says he’s ‘working like a dog’ to get Republicans elected
President Trump stood on stage for nearly two hours Tuesday at a midterm rally in North Carolina, where he touted the grueling schedule he’s keeping to get Republicans elected in November. Trump noted his whirlwind tour aimed at helping the GOP maintain control of Congress differs from how he’s previously approached midterm elections — and…
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