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Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery ​has drawn criticism from actors, writers and others in Hollywood who fear job losses.
Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery ​has drawn criticism from actors, writers and others in Hollywood who fear job losses.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.

British budget airline easyJet ready to accept $9.4 billion takeover bid from Castlelake

EasyJet, which flies low-cost routes in 38 European countries, has struggled to recover since the COVID-19 pandemic.
EasyJet, which flies low-cost routes in 38 European countries, has struggled to recover since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Construction engineering firm Metrocon eyes SGX listing through Hatten Land takeover

Hatten Land has asked shareholders to approve a $28 million reverse takeover (RTO) by foundation engineering firm Metrocon Holdings.
Hatten Land has asked shareholders to approve a $28 million reverse takeover (RTO) by foundation engineering firm Metrocon Holdings.

Income to sell digital insurance platform Hive to Singapore fintech firm Embed Financial Group

Developed by Income over the past five years, Hive is a technology platform that helps insurers create, distribute and manage insurance products.
Developed by Income over the past five years, Hive is a technology platform that helps insurers create, distribute and manage insurance products.

US Justice Department clears Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros

Department of Justice officials determined that Paramount Skydance Corp’s planned acquisition did not pose a threat to competition in streaming, the traditional television business or film.
Department of Justice officials determined that Paramount Skydance Corp’s planned acquisition did not pose a threat to competition in streaming, the traditional television business or film.

Singapore-listed Jardine eyes more asset sales after $13 billion spree to revamp empire

Jardine Cycle & Carriage is reportedly exploring a sale of its car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore
Jardine Cycle & Carriage is reportedly exploring a sale of its car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore

Jardine Matheson to buy Aussie imaging business I-MED in $3.1 billion deal

I-MED operates a network of 215 diagnostic imaging clinics across Australia and New Zealand.
I-MED operates a network of 215 diagnostic imaging clinics across Australia and New Zealand.

S’pore firm behind alert buzzer for seniors to acquire eldercare social enterprise for $11.2m

(From left) IOT Solutions' executive vice-president Chen Jer Yaw, CEO Raymond Bo and chief marketing officer Ashokan Ramakrishnan with iWow Technology's wireless alarm system for seniors.
(From left) IOT Solutions' executive vice-president Chen Jer Yaw, CEO Raymond Bo and chief marketing officer Ashokan Ramakrishnan with iWow Technology's wireless alarm system for seniors.

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