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Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), which went public in September 2020, has seen its stock rise 714% primarily due to the launch of its AI software platform in April 2023, although it recently faced a 38% drop from its 52-week high due to broader market negativity and recession fears. The company reported significant growth in its customer base and contract values, particularly in AI, with a 43% year-over-year increase in customer count and a 56% rise...

Yemen's government is gearing up to launch a significant offensive to reclaim Hodeidah Port from the Houthis, mobilizing nearly 80,000 troops for what could be the largest operation of the civil war. Renewed airstrikes have reportedly facilitated this assault, with US support for air cover and drone surveillance. However, concerns about humanitarian consequences and international scrutiny loom, as previous offensives led to severe humanitarian crises and pressure for ceasefires, exemplified by the 2018 Stockholm Agreement....

In a much-anticipated return to form, the 'Travishek' opening partnership of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma for Sunrisers Hyderabad exploded into action, scoring an extraordinary 171 runs off just 75 balls against Punjab Kings, ending a four-match losing streak. Head contributed 66 runs, but Sharma stole the show with a stunning 141 runs off only 55 balls, showcasing a strike rate of 256. This match highlighted the effectiveness of their aggressive approach, with captain Pat...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: As Singapore prepares for a general election, concerns over foreign interference in the political process are growing. The Ministry of Home Affairs defines such interference as actions by foreign entities that disrupt local politics, often through disinformation, fake identities, and financial support. While Singapore...

Ye “Cathay” Hua laundered at least $18 million for Xavier Valent’s drug syndicate and is currently serving a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. An investor, Min Hu, who unknowingly invested over $61,000 in Hua's company, is engaged in a complicated court battle to recover her money, which is crucial for her house deposit. This amount, part of which was a wedding gift from her parents, is small compared to the hundreds of millions handled by Hua's enterprise...

In a significant military operation in north-west Nigeria, notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 of his followers were reportedly killed, disrupting criminal networks that have plagued the region. Dankarami, previously believed to be killed in 2022, was a high-value target linked to an Islamic State-affiliated leader and had been hiding in the Munumu Forest. The operation, which follows a deadly kidnapping incident in Katsina State, reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to restore stability and...