Posts by Nathan Pine
Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine
Authorities have said the assets will be transferred to the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia Published Thu, Feb 12, 2026 · 11:35 AM [JAKARTA] Indonesia is reviewing its decision to take over the Martabe gold mine from a company linked to Jardine Matheson, its energy minister said late on Wednesday (Feb 11), after previously announcing…
Read MoreChina has bought some Venezuelan oil from the US, Chris Wright says
In Asia, several Indian refiners have bought Venezuela’s flagship Merey crude following the US action Published Thu, Feb 12, 2026 · 10:46 AM [SINGAPORE] China has bought some Venezuelan oil that was purchased earlier by the US, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “China has already bought some of the crude that’s been sold by…
Read MoreSTI crosses 5,000 mark for first time to record high
Its gains follow measures to revive Singapore’s stock market, a strong Singdollar and a pivot from US dollar assets [SINGAPORE] After days of fluctuations, the Straits Times Index (STI) surpassed the 5,000 mark on Thursday (Feb 12), hitting a historic milestone well ahead of forecasts. It also came ahead of Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement, which…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei surges past 58,000 for first time as Takaichi trade rally continues
Published Thu, Feb 12, 2026 · 09:06 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged past the 58,000 mark for the first time, continuing a scorching rally since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a resounding electoral victory on a campaign of increased economic stimulus. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.14 per cent to 57,739.20 in…
Read MoreCompanies fear Singapore’s proposed coastal defences will affect lease tenures, costs
Published Thu, Feb 12, 2026 · 08:47 AM [SINGAPORE] Companies in Singapore recognise the need for them to protect their assets from rising seas, but are concerned over how lease renewals and the costs of implementing coastal defences will affect their business viability. Such costs may involve more than just the actual construction of defences, they say, as…
Read MoreInstagram boss defends app from witness stand in trial over alleged harms to kids
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge threatened to throw grieving mothers out of court Wednesday if they couldn’t stop crying during testimony from Instagram boss Adam Mosseri, who took the stand to defend his company’s app against allegations the product is harmful to children. The social media addiction case is considered a bellwether that…
Read MoreMeta, TikTok and others agree to teen safety ratings
Meta, TikTok and Snap will be rated on their teen safety efforts amid rising concern about whether the world’s largest social media platforms are doing enough to protect the mental health of young people. The Mental Health Coalition, a collective of organizations focused on destigmatizing mental health issues, said Tuesday that it is launching standards…
Read MoreDemi Lovato Cancels Tour Dates “To Protect My Health” & Postpones Start Of ‘It’s Not That Deep Tour’: “I Have Overextended What May Be Possible”
Demi Lovato is protecting her mental health and, in doing so, was forced to cancel several tour dates and postpone the beginning of her tour. In a statement shared on social media, Lovato addressed the tour delay and the reasons for her decision. “I am so excited to get back on stage this year and…
Read MoreGenius Storage Solutions for Every Room in the House That’ll Help You Organize Your Life
Nothing is more satisfying than when everything in your home has a place. If everything in your home doesn’t have a place, you’re definitely in need of some new storage solutions. When clutter is hidden, your home instantly feels more organized, especially if you happen to live in a small apartment. And no, we don’t…
Read MoreTrial starts in L.A. lawsuit alleging Instagram and YouTube knew apps harmed kids
A landmark civil trial that will ask jurors to decide whether social media companies can be held liable for pushing a product that they allegedly knew was harmful to children began Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, with attorneys sparring for more than four hours in combative opening arguments. The closely watched test case…
Read MoreRepublican Tim Scott Calls Donald Trump’s Post Of Video That Depicted The Obamas As Apes: “Most Racist Thing I’ve Seen Out Of This White House”
While Democrats have condemned Donald Trump‘s Truth Social post of a video featuring a racist AI depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, one of the president’s strident defenders also called it out. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who is chairing the GOP’s Senate campaign efforts this year, wrote on X, “Praying it was fake…
Read MoreKanye West’s Wife Bianca Censori Addresses Theory She Was Forced to Do Nearly Nude Appearances
Bianca Censori is clearing the air. Kanye West‘s wife of 3 years shot down speculation that the “Jesus Walks” rapper is behind the barely-there ensembles that she often wears during public appearances. “I wouldn’t be doing something I didn’t want to do,” Bianca told Vanity Fair in an interview published Feb. 6, noting that while she…
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