Posts by Liam Redmond
MOF says SRS withdrawal process ‘can be improved’; to work with banks
[SINGAPORE] The government will work with Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) bank operators to improve the process of withdrawing funds from their account. The response comes shortly after The Straits Times published a forum letter on Monday (Jun 16) by an account holder, Francis Yeoh, who described the current process as inconvenient, as it requires an…
Read MoreCanada will ‘adjust’ counter tariffs on US metals if no deal in 30 days
Published Fri, Jun 20, 2025 · 06:59 AM [OTTAWA] Canada will “adjust” its 25 per cent counter tariffs on US steel and aluminum in response to a doubling of US levies if a bilateral trade deal is not reached within 30 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. “Canada will adjust its existing counter tariffs…
Read MoreSpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch pad
[HOUSTON] A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test in Texas late on Wednesday, the company said, in the latest setback to billionaire Elon Musk’s dream of sending humans to Mars. The explosion – which sent a towering fireball into the air – happened at the Starbase launch facility at about 11:00 pm…
Read MoreOil prices up nearly 3% as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, US response remains uncertain
[CALGARY] Oil prices jumped almost 3 per cent on Thursday as a week-old air war between Israel and Iran escalated and uncertainty about potential US involvement kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures settled up US$2.15, or 2.8 per cent, to US$78.85 a barrel, its highest close since Jan 22. US West Texas Intermediate crude for July…
Read MoreEurope: Shares dive as Middle East tensions, US involvement fears weigh
EUROPEAN shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down for the third consecutive day with a 0.83 per cent drop to 535.86, its lowest level since May 9. Trading volumes remained thin as US markets were shut…
Read MoreMets will have a role in MLB trade deadline’s arms race
The Mets still lead MLB in starter ERA (2.95) but expect to be looking at starters at the deadline. Best-case scenario: Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill are back in a month. The Pirates and Braves say Paul Skenes and Chris Sale ($8 million team option) are going nowhere. So — beyond Sandy Alcantara, who has…
Read MoreTrump’s fear of Iran becoming ‘another Libya’ stalls decision on nuke site strikes for two weeks: sources
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s wariness over bombing Iran is due in part to concerns about creating “another Libya” if Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is toppled, administration insiders told The Post — as Trump shelves his decision for up to two weeks. The president in recent days has specifically mentioned the oil-rich North African country’s decade-long…
Read MoreEdan Alexander gets tearful hometown welcome after 584 days in Hamas’ clutches: ‘Their child is our child’
Thousands of cheering supporters lined the streets of Tenafly, New Jersey, to welcome hometown hero Edan Alexander, who at last returned safely to his family after enduring nearly 600 days of hell as a hostage of Hamas. Alexander, wearing dark sunglasses and smiling from ear to ear, told The Post he was feeling “great” and…
Read MoreMets vs. Braves predictions: MLB Thursday player props, picks, odds
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Mets may be catching Spencer Strider at the wrong time. The Braves’ ace missed the first few weeks of the season while he was rehabbing from elbow surgery,…
Read MoreAnne Burrell Committed Suicide? Dozens of Pills Were Found Next to Food Network Star’s Body When Her Husband Found Her Dead on the Shower Floor
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s body was found next to several pills in her Brooklyn home, as authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding her death, according to a bombshell new report. When cops arrived at Burrell’s home, they found her dead with dozens of pills scattered next to her body, sources told The New York…
Read MoreAir India Plane that Crashed Killed All But One Passengers Onboard Had Recently Been Fitted with New Engine, Reveals Chandrasekaran
The Air India plane that crashed last week, claiming the lives of at least 270 people, had one of its engines replaced recently, the airline’s chairman said. Flight AI171 went down less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad last Thursday, crashing into a medical college hostel. The crash killed 241 of the 242…
Read MoreNick Carter sparks concern with alarming slimmed-down appearance: ‘Hope he’s doing fine’
Nick Carter’s slimmed-down appearance has sparked concern amongst fans who are worried about his well-being. On Wednesday, the singer shared a relaxing selfie via Instagram ahead of practice for the Backstreet Boys’ Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. “Soaking up some Vegas heat before today’s rehearsals,” Carter, 45, captioned the photo. Nick Carter’s latest selfie,…
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