Indonesian stocks hit 9-month high Indonesian stocks rallied for its fourth consecutive session Monday and hit a 9-month high. The benchmark Jakarta Exchange Composite Index was up 1.34% as at 10:32 a.m. local time (11:32 p.m. ET Sunday), after hitting a high of 7,658.95, its highest level since late October 2024, according to LSEG data….
Felix Baumgartner’s fatal paragliding crash was preceded by large boom as it spun to the ground, according to witnesses. Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control, before killing its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, when it crashed next to a swimming…
Jackal Pan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets swung between gains and losses Tuesday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats on 14 trading partners. Goods exported to the U.S. from Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Tunisia are now set to face 25% tariffs starting Aug. 1, according to the letters…
Waterfront city skyline of Sydney city downtown at night with bright illumination of modern architectural landmarks in Sydney, Australia. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that “reciprocal” tariffs, first announced in April, will take effect on Aug. 1 for countries that haven’t struck a deal. Trump added…
Beijing Central Business District, mix of offices and apartments Ispyfriend | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday, as investors assessed escalating Israel-Iran tensions and parsed a slew of data from China. Oil prices jumped as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, while gold prices rallied, as investors sought refuge in the safe haven…
Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 14:30 IST Nine News, in a statement, said that both Lauren Tomasi and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events. Australian Reporter Shot By Rubber Bullet While Covering Los Angeles Protests. (Screengrab from X) An Australian Nine News reporter, Lauren Tomasi, was hit by…
Gyeonggi Province Bridge Over River With Buildings Against Sky, South Korea Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended deadline on the imposition of 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.49% higher while the broader Topix index added 0.45%….
Tristan Stubbs in action during IPL 2025© BCCI The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises were handed a massive boost as South Africa announced that they will be cutting back preparation time ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. While SA authorities first said that all players need to return home…
Mitchell Starc (L) and Mitchell Marsh in action© X (Twitter) Australian players who have returned home after the suspension of the IPL and don’t want to return to India for the remainder of the high-profile tournament will get support from Cricket Australia, according to a media report. All the Australian players in various…
Anek S | 500px Plus | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Thursday, breaking ranks with Wall Street which declined sharply after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that the ongoing trade tensions could challenge the central bank’s goals of controlling inflation and spurring growth. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was up 0.48% in early trade,…
