Why this French island in the Pacific is being roiled by violence over a vote held 10,000 miles away
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Wong will be sworn in as Singapore’s prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s deputy leader Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s fourth prime minister in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure continuity and stability in the Asian financial hub.
Do this 1 thing to curb your kid's anxiety today, says lead researcher behind 'The Anxious Generation'
Americans under the age of 30 reported lower levels of happiness from 2021 to 2023 than those over the age of 60, according to this year's World Happiness Report.
India election: lower voter turnout raises questions of fatigue with PM Modi’s ruling BJP
As India’s general election nears the halfway mark, falling voter turnout is prompting concerns about voter disengagement in the world’s largest poll.
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine worldwide, citing a drop in demand
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it planned to withdraw its Covid-19 vaccine as demand for it has declined.
In China, Costco, Sam's Club make play for thrifty shoppers
DALIAN, China -- Membership-based warehouse supermarket chains such as U.S.-based Costco and Sam's Club are growing in China, touting a different shopping experience and product lineup from conventional supermarkets and online retailers. Their low prices also resonate with thrifty Chinese consumers, who have developed hoarding habits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southeast Asia's startup fundraising lowest in over 5 years
SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian startup fundraising dropped to its lowest level in more than five years in January to March, according to a recent industry report, reflecting the prolonged funding slowdown in the region since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, with little sign of recovery.