Malaysian drummer dies after collapsing onstage during rock festival in Pahang
Channel News Asiaby CNA Lifestyle·25 Aug 2026
Malaysian rock fans are mourning the sudden loss of veteran drummer Raja Azreen Raja Talib, who tragically died mid‑performance during a festival appearance last month.
Dollar struggles for traction as markets weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
HONG KONG, Aug 25 : The U.S. dollar struggled to hold onto gains against major peers on Tuesday, as investors parsed Washington's expanded Iran-related sanctions and renewed efforts to ease...
Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of expanded US sanctions against Iran
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of expanded US sanctions against Iran Both Brent and US West Texas Intermediate fell more than 2 per cent on Monday (Aug 24), with US crude oil falling...
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions Before the announcement of expanded US economic sanctions, Iran threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports...
South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea US President Donald Trump's olive branch to North Korea's Kim Jong Un last week, coupled with his criticism of Seoul, has raised concern...
Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up
Channel News Asiaby May Seah·24 Aug 2026
Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up From functioning hospital beds and heartbeat monitors to transformable wards spanning different eras...
Shein's stock market listing will not mask sustainability challenges
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
LONDON, Aug 25 : Shein is finally going public, but in a far more hostile world than when the Chinese online retail giant's IPO journey began five years ago.
Shein's stock market listing will not mask sustainability challenges
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
Shein's stock market listing will not mask sustainability challenges Critics argue that Shein’s rock-bottom prices encourage shoppers to buy frequently and impulsively - behaviour fundamentally at...
Attacking trio can be Chelsea's heart, Alonso says after debut win
Channel News Asia·24 Aug 2026
LONDON, Aug 24 : Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso toasted his winning debut in the Premier League by praising his front line of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer who put on a masterclass of...
From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026
Channel News Asiaby Allyson Klass·24 Aug 2026
From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026 Watchmakers including Cartier, Chanel, Patek Philippe and Tudor are exploring red through rich lacquer, precious stones and inventive case...
'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers
Channel News Asiaby Natasha Ganesan·24 Aug 2026
'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers In one AI-generated video on Shopee, a book by a local author, which deals with themes...
Commentary: Trump’s ‘57 nukes’ assessment and the hollowing out of North Korean denuclearisation
Channel News Asiaby Seong-Hyon Lee·24 Aug 2026
Commentary: Trump’s ‘57 nukes’ assessment and the hollowing out of North Korean denuclearisation If Trump treats North Korea’s arsenal as a baseline fact, he hands Beijing the outcome it wants...
Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO
Channel News Asiaby Simon Edelsten·24 Aug 2026
Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO There are many business risks for the maker of Claude, so don’t rush in, says Simon Edelsten for the Financial...
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
Channel News Asia·24 Aug 2026
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list "Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," said US Treasury Secretary Scott...
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
NEW YORK, Aug 24 : Two former NBA players who sought to enter the 2027 WNBA draft are not eligible to participate in the women's basketball league, according to sources around the league on Monday.
Trading Day: Tech, tariffs & Treasuries
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 24 : U.S. bond yields fell and tech weighed on U.S. stocks on Monday, as investors digested a raft of economic measures and developments coming out of Washington: U.S.
Chelsea start Alonso era with exciting 3-2 win at neighbours Fulham
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
LONDON, Aug 24 : Chelsea began life under new coach Xabi Alonso with a breathless 3-2 victory at West London neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on Monday as their exciting front three of Joao...
Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran Markets were in a cautious mood after the US Treasury Secretary announced new sanctions on Iran, with an analyst describing market moves...
Tens of thousands evacuated as fire bears down on US city
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of people remained evacuated from their homes around the western US city of Reno on Monday (Aug 24) as a wind-driven fire raced through the parched landscape.
Dollar higher after Iran sanctions, loonie drops after US announces tariff increases
Channel News Asiaby CNA·24 Aug 2026
NEW YORK, Aug 24 : The U.S. dollar advanced on Monday, coming off its third weekly decline in four that sent the greenback to three-month lows after President Donald Trump's administration...
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