Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) founder Morris Chang said the the company will soon face its “most severe” challenges in driving growth at a time that the US is controlling the flows of cutting-edge chips to China.

TSMC faces severe challenges as free trade falters, founder says

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his relationship with US President-elect Donald Trump has had a "very good beginning", elaborating on a phone call between the pair after the Republican's US election win.

Australia PM Albanese says relationship with Trump off to 'very good' start

Netflix said on Saturday that 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and the event peaked at 65 million streams, according to a statement.

Netflix says 60 mil households worldwide tuned in for Paul-Tyson match

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on Saturday that human beings and not artificial intelligence should make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, according to the White House.

Biden, Xi agree that humans, not AI, should control nuclear arms, White House says

TikTok's parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about US$300 billion (RM1.34 trillion), after it recently approached investors about a share buyback programme, according to two people familiar with the matter and a document viewed by Reuters.

TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits US$300b — Reuters

President Xi Jinping announced that China will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2026, which would bring leaders from the 21-member group — including potentially US President-elect Donald Trump — to the world’s second-biggest economy.

 China will host Apec summit in 2026, Xi announces

UK inflation probably surged back above the Bank of England’s target in October, reinforcing the case for policymakers to act cautiously when cutting interest rates.

UK inflation hiccup may buttress case for BOE caution

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy.

Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Saturday strongly denied a reported meeting between Tehran's United Nations envoy and US billionaire Elon Musk, in an interview with state TV.

Iran denies meeting between envoy and Elon Musk

For the Nov 18 issue of City & Country, our cover story features Berjaya Hartanah Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berjaya Land Bhd (KL:BJLAND), as it gets ready to launch Oaka Residences in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 22.

Meeting the demand for upmarket living in Bukit Jalil

The Hour Glass’ exceptional customer service is a key factor contributing to its reputation as one of the region’s most respected specialist watch retailers. While its extensive range of timepieces and brands is undeniably alluring, it is oftentimes the intimate connections forged through its personnel that cultivate multi-generational loyalty.

All in good time

For the Nov 18 issue of City &amp; Country, our cover story features Berjaya Hartanah Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berjaya Land Bhd (KL:BJLAND), as it gets ready to launch Oaka Residences in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 22.