The United States’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a lawsuit against Jeff Bezos’ Amazon for allegedly enrolling customers in its Prime subscription service “without their consent while knowingly making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions to Prime”.
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Counteroffensive slowly gaining, says Zelenskyy; US says ‘subtle shift’ in India’s stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”. In related news, the United States said it had noted a subtle shift in India’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Singapore jails Indonesian man for encashing Marina Bay Sands casino tickets worth SGD17,900
The man, named Silitonga Andri Parulian, 27, had not robbed anyone, but he also did not return the tickets lying on the casino floor. The tickets had fallen out of a folder carried by a casino staff member.
Singapore hit by layoffs again as ride hailing and delivery app Grab cuts 1,000 jobs
All the layoffs would not be in Singapore, as Grab has a presence across Southeast Asia, including neighbouring Malaysia. Grab bought Uber operations in SE Asia in March 2018, but then cut 360 jobs in 2020.
WATCH: Millions of people in India and across the globe celebrate Yoga Day
Even as India celebrated the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York today.
Just before PM Modi’s speech, India questions UN over China’s stand on 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir
The Indian government denounced China’s move to block their proposal at the UN to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as a global terrorist.
Singapore Airlines makes it 5-in-a-row as ‘World’s Best Airline’
SIA took the top spot in four categories at this year’s Skytrax awards, including ‘Best First Class Airline’, ‘Best First Class Comfort Amenities’, and ‘Best Airline in Asia’.
Ukraine crisis: European Commission proposes EUR50 billion aid package ahead of donor meet in London
This package for Ukraine included loans and grants, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, adding that this was meant to “incentivise” other donors “to step up”.
Delhi Police arrest four in USD 20 million scam in joint operation with FBI, Interpol
The Delhi Police in coordination with FBI Legal Attache and Interpol have arrested four men for allegedly cheating US citizens of more than USD 20 million by running fake call centres, officials said.
Modi to meet Elon Musk, other prominent experts, during US trip
PM Modi US visit: Narendra Modi will interact with Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk as well as over two dozen thought leaders from various walks of life, including entrepreneurs, astrophysicists and Nobel laureate economists in New York.
