The gathering itself was no small affair. Over 20 global leaders, including Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, attended the high-level Gaza Peace Summit on Monday, October 15.
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Singapore moves to tighten online safety laws, plans powerful new regulator by 2026
Singapore is moving to strengthen its regulation of online content with the introduction of a new Online Safety Commission that will have the authority to order social media platforms to block harmful material. The proposal is part of a new online safety bill that was tabled in parliament on Wednesday and is expected to be […]
Bangladesh garments factory fire leaves 16 dead
At least 16 people died after a massive fire broke out at a garments factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina ousted in military coup after weeks of Gen Z protests
Rajoelina’s fall capped weeks of Gen Z-led protests that started over persistent electricity and water outages but snowballed into demonstrations of frustration with the government and Rajoelina’s leadership.
Indonesia raises alert to highest level after Mount Lewotobi’s powerful eruption
The eruption, which lasted around nine minutes, took place at 1:35 a.m. local time in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to a statement from the country’s Geological Agency. Officials said the volcano had also erupted earlier in the night, spewing ash about nine kilometres high.
Who is Ashley J. Tellis? Indian-origin US defence expert arrested for retaining classified information
Ashley J Tellis, a renowned foreign policy scholar and defence strategist of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with unlawful retention of national defence information
Google Cloud to invest USD 15 billion in India to set up first AI hub in Visakhapatnam
Google Cloud has announced its biggest-ever investment in India, pledging around USD 15 billion over the next five years to set up its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The move marks a major step in the company’s long-term commitment to India’s rapidly growing digital economy and aligns with the Government of […]
Mediacorp’s Amarkala Deepavali returns with music, dance and festive cheer on October 19
The 19th edition of the festive special, themed “Namma Deepavali” (Our Deepavali), aims to celebrate unity, love, and family bonds as Singapore ushers in the Festival of Lights.
Hamas captured Nepali student Bipin Joshi now confirmed dead
A Nepali student, who was held captive by Hamas, has now been confirmed dead
Indian-origin man with brain tumour held by US immigration without proper treatment
The family has argued that prolonged detention is endangering his health and is taking legal steps to block any deportation.
