Akshay Jagadeesh, an Indian-origin neuroscientist with a strong background in brain research, has recently joined OpenAI as a research resident. This marks an important move from academic work in neuroscience to research in artificial intelligence. His work will now contribute to developing safer AI systems and using AI to support progress in health and medicine. […]
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ASEAN benefits when India and China engage, says Singapore’s Alvin Tan
ASEAN a regional organisation set up to promote economic growth, social progress, and regional peace and stability. The 10-member bloc comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Israel: Suspected Palestinian gunmen kill six people in Jerusalem
At least six people died and several others were injured after two suspected Palestinian gunmen opened fire on vehicles and pedestrians in Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction
Dubai Police recover lost iPhone and send it to Indian YouTuber by flight — at no charge!
Dubai Police, widely considered to be one of the most elite law enforcement outfits in Asia, tracked down the iPhone lost by Madan Gowri at Dubai International Airport before he flew out to Chennai. The phone was sent to him by flight, completely free of cost.
Ukrainian national stabbed to death in US: GoFundMe removes page created to support Decarlos Brown Jr
Fundraising site GoFundMe has said it has removed a page that was created for a man who was suspected of murdering a Ukrainian refugee on a train in North Carolina
Nepal: Gen-Z protests against social media ban, over 10 die during violent clashes
At least eight people died, and several others were injured during violent in Nepal over ban imposed on certain social media platforms
Trump issues last warning to Hamas to end ongoing Israel-Gaza war
US President Donald Trump has issued the last warning to Hamas to accept his terms to end the war with Israel
Dubai: 23-year-old British law student jailed for a ‘stupid mistake’
A 23-year-old British law student, who was jailed for life in Dubai, is currently in a state of ‘living hell’
Singapore institutes host session on India-China response to global economic turbulence
To delve into the question of ‘How China and India are confronting the global economic turbulence’, two Singapore institutes — the East Asian Institute (EAI) and the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore — are jointly holding a public session on 8 September 2025 (9.30am – 12.30pm) at Amara Singapore Hotel.
UK: Police arrest nearly 900 during pro-Palestine Action rally
Nearly 900 people were arrested when they were supporting Palestine Action in the UK over the weekend, marking yet another demonstration in support of the group since it was banned as a “terrorist” organisation
