Trump’s victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore’s banks

Mere minutes after the Associated Press declared the U.S. presidential election for Donald Trump, Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, took to the social media platform X to offer his congratulations. “I look forward to taking our partnership to even greater heights,” Wong’s official account posted. “We hope to welcome you back to Singapore soon!” The … Read more

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 27, #269

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more

‘I can’t see a single name…’: No obstruction, no bribery in Adani case, say Mukul Rohatgi, Mahesh Jethmalani

Senior lawyer and former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday dismantled allegations against Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment, stressing that the Adanis have not been named in key bribery or obstruction of justice charges.  “Neither Gautam Adani nor Sagar Adani is mentioned … Read more

Universal Insists the Wicked Witches Were Paid the Same Salary

With Wicked‘s current perch atop pop culture’s social-media obsessions, along with all the pink sparkly cosplay and meme-able “holding space” moments, there were inevitably also gonna be some disparaging grumbles. Not about the movie itself—most people are freaking out with delight over that—but over more esoteric concerns. The latest involves an alleged pay disparity between … Read more

Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as his new U.S. trade representative, elevating a key veteran of his first-term trade war against China to execute a sweeping tariff agenda that promises to upend global trade. “Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the Country’s massive Trade Deficit, … Read more