Posts by Nathan Pine
Changi Airport Group exploring possible new flights to Semarang, Palembang, Belitung in Indonesia
[SINGAPORE] There could potentially be new flight connections between Singapore and three Indonesian destinations – Semarang in Central Java, Palembang in South Sumatra and Belitung Island off the east coast of Sumatra. On Jun 20, airport operator Changi Airport Group (CAG) told The Straits Times that it is in talks with carriers about potential services…
Read MoreNew York Indian Film Festival: ‘Angammal’ Takes Best Film; Robert DeNiro Stops By
EXCUSIVE: The New York Indian Film Festival has crowned its 2025 winners, including Vipin Radhakrishnan’s Angammal, which won the Best Film prize. Set in a Tamil Nadu village, the movie sees a man struggling to accept his blouseless mother’s traditional attire, leading to complications before his in-laws’ visit Best Debut Film (in collaboration with Film…
Read MoreOil prices jump, stocks fall after US strikes Iran nuclear sites
Oil prices surged and U.S. stock futures declined as global markets reacted to American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to the Associated Press. Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 2.6 percent to $79 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed 2.6 percent to $75.76 per barrel. Why It Matters The U.S.’s strikes on Saturday…
Read MoreSheffield DocFest Award Winners — Full List
The 32nd edition of the Sheffield DocFest has concluded in England. On Sunday, director Anastasiya Miroshnichenko’s Welded Together won the festival’s Grand Jury Award for the International Competition during the closing gala at Sheffield’s Crucible Playhouse. The festival’s jury called the selection “a portrait of resilience and strength — both of the main character and…
Read MoreGold rises as investors seek safe havens amid Middle East conflict fears
[BENGALURU] Gold prices inched higher on Monday (Jun 23) as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict, with markets closely watching for Iran’s response to US attacks on its nuclear sites. Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at US$3,371.30 an ounce, as at 0020 GMT. US gold…
Read MoreTyrese Haliburton Injury Severity Confirmed After Game 7 Exit
John Haliburton, the father of Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, shared that his son’s leg injury is an Achilles injury. More Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton news: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Leaves Game 7 After Suffering Leg Injury ESPN’s Lisa Salters shared the news on the ABC broadcast. Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers…
Read MoreBravo’s ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Pays Homage To Porsha Williams’ Late Cousin Londie Favors: “It’s Just A Huge Loss”
The latest episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta addresses Londie Favors‘ death and pays homage to Porsha Williams‘ late cousin. In August 2024, Williams confirmed that her cousin Yolanda “Londie” Favors had died at the age of 34. The Bravo reality series was filming Season 16, and Williams skipped out on attending an event…
Read MoreKevin Durant Utters Bold Statement on Cowboys Star Micah Parsons
Aside from being an all-time talent in the NBA, Kevin Durant is also a big fan of the NFL. During a recent interview, the former MVP uttered a bold prediction regarding a key member of the Dallas Cowboys roster. Growing up in Washington DC, Durant has long been an avid supporter of the Commanders. He…
Read MoreStocks to watch: OCBC, Fu Yu, Keppel Infrastructure Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 23): OCBC: The lender has committed more than RM11 billion (S$3.3 billion) in financing to support businesses in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) since 2024, the bank said on Sunday. By end-2025, it expects to provide at…
Read MoreUS attack on Iran: Market reaction muted, but brace for more volatility ahead, say analysts
[SINGAPORE] Markets reacted in a more muted manner than expected on Monday (Jun 23) after the US launched strikes against three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. But analysts warned that there could be more volatility ahead as the world awaits Iran’s reaction. US President Donald Trump announced strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities…
Read MoreEzra Miller Considering Hollywood Return “On Tentative Grounds” After Cannes
Before Ezra Miller was spotted bolting down the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival last month, they had largely remained out of the public eye for the past two years following a series of arrests. The actor recently said they’ve considered returning to Hollywood “on tentative grounds” after friend Lynne Ramsay “asked me to come”…
Read MoreJapan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
[TOKYO] Japan’s larger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has the potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an auction this week that risks reigniting turmoil in the debt market. The move by the finance ministry may also prove fortuitous in light of the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.…
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