Posts by Riah Marton
China plans dam near India that could be world’s biggest
CHINA is pressing ahead with plans to construct a mega-dam near its contested border with India, a colossal undertaking that could generate three times as much power as the Three Gorges Dam. The Chinese government approved the construction of “a hydropower project” in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, the official…
Read MoreMAS chief Chia Der Jiun on crypto, AI and battling inflation
AS THE central bank of a leading global financial powerhouse, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) policy decisions can have a wide-ranging impact on the global economy and financial sector. While Singapore is one of the richest countries in the world on a per capita basis, its economy is highly reliant on international trade. The…
Read MoreYou’ll Love Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Steamy Holiday Kiss Like a Love Song – E! Online
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena’s birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024. But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page’s Instagram post, regarding Benny, “He is my absolute everything in my…
Read MoreJulianne Hough Reacts to Ex Brooks Laich’s Engagement to Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir – E! Online
Julianne Hough is dancing with joy for her ex Brooks Laich. The Dancing With the Stars host had nothing but kind words for the former hockey player—who she was married to from 2017 until 2022—after he got engaged to CrossFit athlete Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir on Dec. 16. “Congratulations,” she wrote in the comments section of the…
Read MoreComedian Hannah Berner Addresses Her NSFW Blake Lively Joke – E! Online
Hannah Berner is hoping any controversy she kicked up ends with her explanation. Netflix‘s end of year special Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year premiered Dec. 27, and it didn’t take long for viewers to single out Berner’s NSFW joke about Blake Lively as ill-timed in light of the actress’ recent complaint alleging sexual harassment…
Read MoreGreg Gumbel, Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Dead at 78 – E! Online
The CBS Sports family is mourning the loss of one of their greatest anchors. Legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel died Dec. 27 at the age of 78, his family confirmed to CBS News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel,” his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Marcy,…
Read MoreWhy Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Are Sparking Engagement Rumors – E! Online
“Something that I’ve realized over time is how little people actually know,” she told WSJ. Magazine in 2022. “I’ve made peace with the fact that people can think what they want to think, but no one really, truly knows what’s happening behind closed doors.” She added, “My circle’s really tight, my family and my friends keep…
Read MoreStassi Schroeder Accidentally Stabbed by 3-Year-Old Daughter During Wicked Sing-Along – E! Online
Stassi Schroeder may be pumping the brakes on her family sing-alongs after a recent accident. The Vanderpump Rules alum was left with a busted lip after her 3-year-old daughter Hartford accidentally stabbed her mom with a toy broom. The hilarious moment was captured in a priceless video posted to Instagram Dec. 27 by Stassi’s husband…
Read MoreEurope: Shares close out holiday-affected week higher on finance, healthcare boost
EUROPE’S Stoxx 600 index clocked its first weekly advance in three on Friday (Dec 27), boosted by advancing healthcare and financial shares, capping off a holiday-shortened week. The pan-European benchmark closed 0.7 per cent up, hitting its highest level in a week and gaining about 1 per cent in a week where trading volumes were…
Read MoreWhen the Phone Rings Episode 9 Recap, Review, and Reactions
When the Phone Rings episode 9 aired on MBC on Friday (December 27) at 9:50 PM KST. Presidential spokesperson Baek Sa Eon and his wife, Hong Hee Joo, had much to share with the viewers in this chapter. The people they trusted were not honest with them, and those on the enemy list helped them…
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