Singapore in the spotlight again: fuel security talks with Australia; quick bio: city-state, Southeast Asia, highly globalized economy, small island nation.
DoorDash is pulling out of Japan, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Singapore after a strategic review. The company aims to focus on markets with better growth potential, impacting around 85 jobs and closing some operations, including a Bengaluru engineering hub. The move follows increased competition and market challenges.
India faces energy supply disruptions due to Gulf region conflicts and sanctions. It is increasingly sourcing Russian oil, with recent shipments arriving in eastern India. The shift follows US sanctions easing and ongoing Middle East tensions disrupting traditional supply routes.
Recent articles highlight how men experience significant hormonal changes, such as low testosterone, which affect energy, libido, and weight. These issues are often misattributed to aging or stress, but targeted treatments like hormone therapy can improve quality of life. Experts emphasize addressing underlying health factors.
The US Trade Representative has launched investigations into over 60 countries, including China, the EU, and India, focusing on forced labor practices. The move aims to assess compliance and potentially impose tariffs, amid ongoing trade tensions and global economic pressures.
The U.S. has begun investigations under Section 301 to replace lost revenues with new tariffs, targeting multiple countries and sectors. Officials say the aim is to protect American jobs, with a 150-day deadline driving urgency as talks and existing trade frameworks could be affected by the new process.
Israel has restricted outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to one per hour with 50 passengers, due to Iranian missile threats. Many international airlines have canceled or suspended flights, disrupting Passover travel plans. Israeli carriers are shifting some operations to neighboring airports in Egypt and Jordan.
Rising oil prices due to the US-Israeli conflict on Iran have triggered a global fuel crisis. Countries like South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, and others are implementing emergency measures, including subsidies, fuel rationing, and seeking alternative supplies, to manage shortages and economic impacts.
China announced a zero-tariff policy on exports from 53 African countries, including Kenya, to boost trade and economic ties. The move was highlighted during a ceremony at Nairobi's SGR Terminus, with officials emphasizing increased market access and export growth. The policy aims to diversify trade and support economic development.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese is visiting Singapore to strengthen energy ties amid global fuel disruptions. The focus is on securing petrol and natural gas supplies as Middle East conflicts threaten supply chains. Discussions include increasing fuel imports and ensuring regional resilience.
Keith Newman, a British man, has been taken into custody after allegedly pushing an 18-year-old girl at Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando on February 20. Newman denies the shove, claiming she walked into his hand. He has pleaded not guilty and returned to the UK after bail. The victim's father condemns the act as inexcusable.
New Zealand has signed a major trade deal with India, cutting tariffs on 95% of NZ exports and enabling all Indian goods to enter NZ duty-free. The accord includes a $20 billion investment pledge over 15 years. The agreement is expected to diversify NZ’s markets amid U.S. tariffs and Middle East tensions.
Former White House press secretary and author has centers a coming‑of‑age story around three 25‑year‑olds juggling careers, romance and political divides in Cedar Falls, Wisconsin, as they question their paths and relationships.
An 18-year-old has been charged in Singapore after a video showed him licking a straw from a juice vending machine and placing it back. He faces mischief and public nuisance charges; a court has granted him travel permission for a school trip, and he is due back in court later this month. The vending operator has replaced all straws and will upgrade its machines.
A May 8 eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera has trapped about 20 hikers; at least three have been reported killed and multiple others have been evacuated or injured. Authorities have said climbing was banned and are continuing search-and-rescue operations amid repeated eruptions and hazardous ash columns reaching about 10 km.
Amnesty International has confirmed 2,707 executions worldwide in 2025, with Iran accounting for 2,159 of them—an all-time high in Iran and the largest share globally since 1981. Rights groups say the rise follows political repression, protests, and regional conflict, while data from China remains excluded due to state secrecy.