Posts by Liam Redmond
Karl-Anthony Towns feels for 76ers’ Nick Nurse following death of brother
PHILADELPHIA — Karl-Anthony Towns knows what Nick Nurse is going through. He has dealt with personal loss, and he understands how difficult it is to balance grief with the job. “I really wanted to give my condolences to him, I haven’t been able to talk to him personally, but I know it’s really tough,” Towns…
Read MoreUS Blacklists Chinese Satellite Firms Over Iran-Linked Military Imagery Claims
The US has widened sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong-based entities accused of supporting Iran’s military procurement network. The US government has targeted three satellite firms allegedly linked to Iranian military operations as well as companies suspected of helping Tehran secure weapons and missile-related materials. Chinese Satellite Firms Accused of Aiding Iranian Operations In a…
Read MoreBLACKPINK’s Jennie Proves Critics Wrong? OA Entertainment Reportedly Earns Billions After YG Exit
BLACKPINK star Jennie has firmly established herself as one of K-pop’s most powerful solo stars, but her success is no longer limited to music and fashion. Nearly two years after leaving YG Entertainment to launch her own label, the BLACKPINK member is now being praised for transforming herself into a successful entrepreneur as well. The…
Read MoreBTS’ Jungkook, aespa’s Winter Dating Rumours Explode Again After ‘Three Puppy Tattoo’ Video Goes Viral; Did the Couple Intentionally Give Hint? [WATCH]
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BTS member Jungkook and aespa’s Winter are once again at the center of intense dating speculation after a new rehearsal video reignited online debate surrounding their alleged matching tattoos. The rumours surrounding the two K-pop stars first gained major attention in late 2025, when fans and netizens began pointing to supposed “couple items,” including matching…
Read MoreAI drives markets as valuations race ahead of earnings
Is this a legitimate re-rating of the technology sector, or an overstretched bubble? STOCK markets around the world surged to record highs in April, defying geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and uncertainty over interest rates, as investors crowded into a small group of artificial intelligence and semiconductor giants. The rally has been strikingly narrow. Rather…
Read MoreTrump’s Iran War Reshapes U.S. Alliances
Trump troop withdrawal threats strained relations with key NATO allies. Pentagon ordered removal of 5,000 troops from Germany. European governments increased defense cooperation amid war tensions. Gulf and Asian allies questioned U.S. reliability during Iran conflict. The United States has been at war with Iran since the fighting began on Feb. 28, 2026, when President…
Read MoreUFC 328: Sean Strickland captures middleweight title with split decision win over Khamzat Chimaev
Sean Strickland is back on top. The American returned the middleweight championship to the U.S. with a split decision victory over previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, 48-47, 47-48, 48-47, in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center on Saturday night. A fight marked during fight week for its elevated security presence was preceded during…
Read MoreIran war is draining world’s oil buffer at an unprecedented pace
THE WORLD has burned through oil inventories at a record speed as the Iran war throttles flows from the Persian Gulf, eating into the very buffer that protects against supply shocks. The rapidly shrinking stockpiles mean that the risk of even more extreme price spikes and shortages is getting ever-closer, leaving governments and industries with…
Read MoreBlake Snell returns in Dodgers’ loss to Atlanta Braves
If the game was viewed as an extension of spring training, which is basically what it was for Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night could be charitably classified as a success. After missing the first six weeks of the season, Snell was throwing hard in his season debut.…
Read MoreS-Reit acquisitions regain momentum as capital reopens
[SINGAPORE] Acquisition activity among Singapore Reits (S-Reits) has picked up this year, signalling a measured return to growth as financing conditions stabilise. In the first four months of the year, S-Reits announced 11 acquisition transactions with a total value exceeding S$6.3 billion, already accounting for more than 70 per cent of the total acquisition value…
Read MoreKnicks have shot to repeat feat 37 years in making — sweeping rival 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Before social media and brand marketing and everything else that’s snatched away most genuine reactions from team sports, Charles Oakley, the enforcer and spokesman of the Knicks, told a ballboy, “Go get that broom.” The Knicks were in Philadelphia and just completed a first-round sweep of the Sixers. Charles Barkley played the role…
Read MoreLove Bonito eyes Middle East’s long-term prospects as losses trim
Driving its reduced losses in 2024 were measures to make operations more efficient Published Sun, May 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM SINGAPORE-based fashion retailer Love Bonito felt the effects as consumers in the city-state pulled back on discretionary spending in 2025. Last year, the company’s top line came down “modestly” in 2025 compared to 2024 as it…
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