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About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington

A torn American flag flutters among incinerated neigbourhood in the Old Trails Fire, in Spokane, Washington, U.S., August 3, 2026. REUTERS/David Ryder
A torn American flag flutters among incinerated neigbourhood in the Old Trails Fire, in Spokane, Washington, U.S., August 3, 2026. REUTERS/David Ryder

NEA to get new CEO from Sept 1

Geraldine Low Jun Ya succeeds Dr Benjamin Koh, who has served as NEA’s interim chief executive officer since June 1.
Geraldine Low Jun Ya succeeds Dr Benjamin Koh, who has served as NEA’s interim chief executive officer since June 1.

Scottish Rugby CEO Alex Williamson sacked after investigation into conduct

Scotland (in blue) and Fiji in a scrum in their Nations Championship rugby match at Murrayfield on July 18, 2026.
Scotland (in blue) and Fiji in a scrum in their Nations Championship rugby match at Murrayfield on July 18, 2026.

For India, World Cup qualification is still just a distant dream

Fans watch the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a screen early morning in Kolkata, India, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Fans watch the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a screen early morning in Kolkata, India, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress

Apple’s incoming chief executive officer John Ternus will take the helm of the iPhone maker in September.
Apple’s incoming chief executive officer John Ternus will take the helm of the iPhone maker in September.

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an agreement-signing event at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an agreement-signing event at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Chess-Carlsen to headline FIDE-backed Total Chess World Championship pilot

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen attends the news conference ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen attends the news conference ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

CEO Insights

Singaporeans’ blend of East and West a competitive edge in global business: Mizuho Singapore CEO

Singaporean workers can combine speed, agility and execution often associated with the West with Asian values of respect, trust and consensus-building, says Mizuho Singapore’s chief executive Josephine Lok.
Singaporean workers can combine speed, agility and execution often associated with the West with Asian values of respect, trust and consensus-building, says Mizuho Singapore’s chief executive Josephine Lok.

In Good Company

‘If someone needs a million drones, we must be able to deliver’: Weapons maker Saab’s CEO

Ukraine has underscored the need to adapt tactically and technologically at speed, with decentralised decision-making and close partnership between end users and the industry, says Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
Ukraine has underscored the need to adapt tactically and technologically at speed, with decentralised decision-making and close partnership between end users and the industry, says Saab CEO Micael Johansson.

SpaceX's Starship rocket aborts before liftoff, Musk says launch probable next week

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster stand at pad 2 at sunrise before its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Steve Nesius     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster stand at pad 2 at sunrise before its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Steve Nesius     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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