Cenbanks turn hawkish again as energy shock revives inflation fears
TLE Desk: The world economy is entering a new phase of monetary uncertainty as major central banks turn more cautious about cutting…
Global economy weathers war shock as AI boom keeps growth afloat
TLE Desk: The global economy is proving more resilient than expected in the face of war, higher energy costs and persistent inflation, but…
New regional media network seeks to bridge Asia’s fragmented news landscape
TLE DESK: A new cross-border media initiative is taking shape with an ambition that is both simple and challenging: to bring journalists,…
Iranian children back to school after war closures
TLE DESK: Children in Iran returned to class on Wednesday after months of closures over the Middle East war, where major attacks have…
Xi heads to US for talks with Trump
TLE Desk: Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing for Washington on Wednesday for talks with US President Donald Trump, as the…
Philippine Senate lowers threshold to oust Vice President Duterte
TLE Desk: The Philippine Senate on Wednesday lowered the number of votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment…
‘Practical Magic 2’ casts spell at box office with $30 million debut
TLE Desk: “Practical Magic 2” opened at the top of the North American box office, nearly three decades after the original film became a…
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
TLE Desk: Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending more than five decades in the role as part of a…
Trump pushes $5,000 ‘dividend’ as Republican candidates largely stay silent
TLE Desk: US President Donald Trump has renewed his pledge to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in…
Bank of Japan hikes key interest rate to 1.25 per cent
TLE Desk: The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to a more than 30-year high of 1.25 per cent on Friday, signalling further…