Articles by Jacob J

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Silencing mosques: Israeli ministers pass bill seeking ban on Muslim call to prayer

The 'muezzin bill' will come up for discussion before the parliament on Wednesday,

Feb 13, 2017

SingPost shares plunge 7% over TradeGlobal impairment fears

SingPost shares fall to S$1.365, the lowest level since August 31, with more than 35.1 million shares traded.

Feb 13, 2017

Malaysia arrests airport security guard for Isis links

'He had full access to... aircraft, including the cockpit, to carry out inspections'

Feb 13, 2017

Will Malaysia's new evidence over Pedra Branca overturn ICJ verdict favouring Singapore?

Pedra Branca: Experts doubt if Malaysia's new case will hold water

'It's all very weak evidence which doesn't seem substantial'

Feb 11, 2017

Former Isis member recounts of last moments of Jordanian pilot al-Kaseasbeh in new video

Immediately after the execution of Muath al-Kaseasbeh there were reports that Isis had drugged him heavily.

Feb 11, 2017

Will Malaysia's new evidence over Pedra Branca overturn ICJ verdict favouring Singapore?

In the latest claim, Malaysia seeks to raise exactly the same argument that decided the case in favour of Singapore in 2008.

Feb 10, 2017

Singapore Airlines orders 39 Boeing aircraft for $19.5 billion

The delivery of the new aircraft will start from 2020.

Feb 10, 2017

Donald Trump China twitter comments after taiwan call

Trump changes tack to endorse 'One China' principle in phone call with Xi Jinping

Donald Trump's phone call with Xi Jinping was crucial as China had concerns about the outcome.

Feb 10, 2017

Is New Zealand heading for another major quake? Seismologists spill the beans on possible natural disaster

12 killed in Bali landslide; Indonesia warns of more rains

The landslide hit the Songan village in Bangli district of Bali late on Thursday following torrential rains in the region.

Feb 10, 2017

China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

China January exports rise signalling revival of global demand

The exports spurt came despite Trump's election as US President spooked Asian manufacturing countries.

Feb 10, 2017

Yemen needs $2 billion in emergency food aid

Yemen needs $2 bln in emergency aid as millions face death by hunger

More than 10,000 people have been killed in the full-blown civil war since 2015, and millions have been displaced.

Feb 9, 2017

Rohingya crisis: 'Latest violence marks predictable escalation in genocidal process'

Rohingya: Myanmar condemned as latest reports reveal brutal killings, gang-rapes

Pope Francis lashes out at the Myanmar government for the atrocities committed against the Rohingya people.

Feb 9, 2017

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

'Dark shift in mood' away from globalisation to hurt Singapore economy

Anti-globalisation trend and technological breakthroughs will redraw economic landscape

Feb 9, 2017

Blackstone, Warburg Pincus and Chinese group in fray to take over Global Logistics – Report

Global Logistic's third quarter net profit tumbles

The dip in net earnings to $363m (US$256.1m) was due largely to a one-time US syndication gain last year.

Feb 9, 2017

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Philippines: Duterte calls ex-Colombian Prez an idiot for criticizing drug war

'To tell you frankly ... they say that Colombia leader has been lecturing about me. That idiot'

Feb 8, 2017

SIA Engineering second quarter net profit plunges 20%

Singapore Airlines 3rd quarter net profit tumbles 36% on Tiger write-down

Earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter was marked at 15 cents, down from 23.6 cents a year earlier.

Feb 8, 2017

Singapore marks down annual job creation outlook; says there is a new normal

Ministry of manpower said on Monday that job vacancies rebounded after six straight quarters of declines.

Feb 8, 2017

Singapore's SGX wooing Saudi Aramco's secondary listing - Report

Singapore's SGX wooing Saudi Aramco on secondary listing after IPO - Report

Ahead of the planned IPO, Saudi Aramco is in the market for raising $10 billion in its first bond sale.

Feb 7, 2017

Palestine: West Bank residents say Israel airdropping poison boxes to kill them

'This is a clear indication that the Israeli occupation forces purposely intend to kill Palestinians'

Feb 7, 2017

EMAS offshore reports full-year loss, warns of write downs, grim outlook

Ezra Holdings shares plunge to record low after $239.3 mln ECS writedown

Ezra Holding shares dropped to 3.2 Singapore cents even as 190 million shares were traded on the SGX.

Feb 6, 2017

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