Nomura Triples Q1 Profit as Deflation Ends

TOKYO: Nomura Triples Q1 Profit as Deflation Ends, Nomura Holdings, Japan’s leading brokerage and investment bank, announced a 195 percent surge in first-quarter profit on Tuesday (July 30). The significant increase was driven by a strong global market rally and the resurgence of domestic inflation, which fueled higher demand for its wealth management services. The […]

Philippines Plans Boost in Defense Spending for 2025

MANILA: On Monday (Jul 29), the Philippines’ budget ministry announced a 256.1 billion pesos (US$4.38 billion) defense budget for 2025, marking a 6.4% increase from the current year’s allocation. This boost aims to support the country’s efforts to modernize its military and enhance external defenses. The proposed increase in defence spending comes at a time […]

Thousands Affected by Flooding in North Korea

SEOUL: Thousands Affected by Flooding in North Korea, On Monday (Jul 29), state media reported that over 5,000 people stranded by severe flooding in northwest North Korea were successfully rescued through airlifts and other evacuation efforts overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. The extensive rescue operation aimed to assist those isolated by the devastating floods. […]

China Stuns Serbia in 3×3 Basketball Upset

PARIS: China Stuns Serbia in 3×3 Basketball Upset, In an unexpected turn of events on Wednesday (Jul 31), China defeated gold medal favorites Serbia 21-15 in the men’s 3×3 basketball pool stage at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant upset on the second day of competition. PARIS: On Wednesday (Jul 31), China, the fourth seeds, […]

Matsuyama Takes Early Lead Schauffele Close Behind.

GUYANCOURT: Matsuyama Takes Early Lead Schauffele Close Behind, Hideki Matsuyama of Japan surged ahead in the early stages of the men’s Olympic golf tournament, aiming to improve on his fourth-place finish from Tokyo. Meanwhile, French golfers Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon drew enthusiastic support from the crowd in the sunny setting south of Paris. Matsuyama, […]

Embarking on a Path to Financial Freedom with Brent Kesler 

Imagine discovering a hidden pathway that leads directly to financial freedom. That’s precisely what happened to Brent Kesler in 2006. Initially sceptical, Brent’s interest was piqued after witnessing his colleagues harness the Infinite Banking Concept with remarkable success. This ignited a spark in him to dive deeper and apply this concept himself. The result? He eradicated nearly a million […]