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Sembcorp launches first greenfield largest utility-scale solar farm in Oman

The plant would provide clean energy to approximately 60,000 households, reducing carbon emissions, he said in a statement on Friday

Dollar on track for worst week since Nov 2023 amid Trump policy fears

The dollar index was last down 0.67 per cent on the day at 107.42. It reached 110.17 on Jan. 13, the highest since November 2022

US Prez Donald Trump flexes tariff threat as 'big power' over China

The president had praise for Kim, saying the North Korean leader "happens to be a smart guy" and isn't a "religious zealot" like the leaders of Iran. Trump said he plans to reach out to Kim

Putin suggests a meeting with Trump to discuss Ukraine war, energy issues

It was the strongest indication yet from the Kremlin that it is keen for an early summit with Trump after three years of virtually no high-level contact with Western leaders because of the war

Trust, talent attracting investors to India: Ashwini Vaishnaw at Davos

Another very important factor is talent, the minister said

Hamas publishes names of 4 hostages to be released from Gaza on Saturday

According to the deal, on Friday Hamas is to announce the names of the next four hostages to be released on Saturday, after which Israel will also release a list

US business activity at 9-month low in January; hiring accelerates

S&P Global said on Friday that its flash US Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and services sectors, declined to 52.4 this month

Will take back Indian illegal immigrants, says MEA amid Trump crackdown

During a weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are against illegal immigration, especially because it is linked to several forms of organised crime"

Meta to invest up to $65bn in AI infrastructure this year: Zuckerberg

Big technology companies have been investing tens of billions of dollars to develop AI-related infrastructure after the meteoric success of ChatGPT highlighted the potential for the technology

Google pledges fight against fake reviews in deal with competition watchdog

Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday following an investigation.

US will let sanctioned Russian oil tankers offload by Feb 27: Oil Secy

India became the top buyer of Russian sea-borne oil sold at a discount after Western nations imposed sanctions on Moscow

UK to convince Donald Trump not to impose 'unnecessary' trade tariffs

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC that the United States did not have a trade deficit with the UK on manufactured goods, which would make tariffs unnecessary

Trump signs executive order to declassify JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files

Donald Trump's executive order directs the director of national intelligence and the attorney general, once confirmed, to devise a plan within 15 days to release the remaining JFK files

China FY24 revenue growth falls, non-tax income jumps amid market slump

Fiscal revenues in 2024 totalled 21.97 trillion yuan ($3.03 trillion), including 17.497 trillion yuan in tax receipts and 4.473 trillion yuan in non-tax income

Kremlin rejects Trump's claim that lower oil prices could end Ukraine war

Asked to comment on Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready for a peace deal, Peskov pointed out the Ukrainian leader's earlier decision to rule out any talks with Moscow

WHO chief plans cost cuts, revised priorities after US exit, document shows

The United States is by far the WHO's biggest financial backer, contributing around 18% of its overall funding. WHO's most recent two-year budget, for 2024-2025, was $6.8 billion

China's R&D investment grows despite slower funding, US tops global list

China's R&D intensity, which measures expenditure as a percentage of GDP and serves as a benchmark for innovation capability and competitiveness, remained stable at 2.68 per cent in 2024

Putin ready to speak to Trump, wants to start nuclear cuts talks: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has also made clear he wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks as soon as possible

LG Energy Solution plans to cut capex on slowing EV demand after Q4 loss

The company, which makes batteries for Tesla, General Motors and Volkswagen, reported an operating loss of 226 billion won ($158 million) for the October-December period

Trump's first week: 538 illegal migrants arrested, hundreds deported

The Trump administration arrested 538 illegal migrants, including criminals and a terrorist, deporting hundreds to secure US borders