Johor Police Crack Down On 335 Suspects In Forest City
Johor police arrested 335 individuals in Forest City on July 15, dismantling two online scam syndicates involved in cryptocurrency fraud and “love scams” targeting victims in…
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Judge Blocks White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico
President Donald Trump’s administration faced legal challenges after banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House grounds.
Sony Cancels Funding For Hideo Kojima Physint Project
Hideo Kojima secured a new publishing deal with Xbox for his stealth-action project Physint after Sony suddenly cancelled its funding over a Zoom call in mid-June.
Crocs Sues Five Below Over Alleged Foam Clog Design Copy
Crocs is suing Five Below in federal court, alleging the discount retailer copied its foam clog design and patented Jibbitz charm systems.
SEMICON India 2026 Opens As Sector Secures $1.4B In Equity Funding
India’s semiconductor sector has drawn 1.4 billion dollars in all-time equity funding across 281 funded companies, with nearly half arriving since 2025, as Prime Minister Narendra…
Gold Prices Face Fourth Weekly Decline as Treasury Yields Surge
Gold prices hovered near $4,282 per ounce on Friday as mounting rate-hike expectations and surging Treasury yields drove the metal toward its fourth weekly decline in five weeks.
Philippines Bans Fresh Ube Exports Amid Global Shortage
The Philippines has banned fresh ube exports due to a severe shortage of planting material and fears that international competitors could exploit domestic varieties.
TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million and Limit Child Usage in Settlement
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million and overhaul its platform with strict daily time limits, age verification checks, and overnight usage blocks.
Facebook Found Liable in New Mexico Over User Privacy
A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable on Friday for deceiving users about privacy protections, ruling on over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law following a…
UniCredit Shares Rise on Potential Joint Initiative for Banco BPM
UniCredit shares gained ground in Milan on September 21, 2026, touching roughly EUR 82.57 amid emerging reports that the bank is evaluating a potential joint initiative with…
Starbucks to Close 250 North American Cafes Including Six in Sacramento Area
Starbucks is shuttering six coffee shops across the Sacramento region as part of a broader corporate culling of 250 North American locations, according to Abridged.
BASF Approaches Evonik With Potential 12 Billion Euro Takeover Offer
German chemicals giant BASF has approached smaller rival Evonik regarding a potential voluntary public takeover offer for all shares.