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Over 500k N95 masks to be distributed to vulnerable seniors, migrant workers in $1m DBS initiative

DBS Singapore is launching a $1 million haze relief initiative to distribute 500,000 N95 masks and 100 air purifiers to vulnerable seniors and migrant workers, aiming to support communities affected by the ongoing haze crisis. The initiative aligns with DBS's haze response plans for employees and will be coordinated with social service agencies and homebound seniors, as well as dormitory operators.

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'I don’t play this game to prove anyone wrong': Samson after India's 1st T20I win

Samson, India's wicketkeeper-batter, emphasizes the importance of trusting his process and staying focused despite criticism, citing the team's 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Samson praises India's aggressive approach across the powerplay, middle overs, and final overs, attributing success to the team's confidence in their approach. The 2024 T20 World Cup experience is highlighted as a key factor in the team's success.

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Why is Indonesia facing a rare MSCI downgrade and what's at stake?

Indonesia is facing a rare MSCI downgrade, marking the third time a market has been downgraded from emerging to standalone status since 1997. The Jakarta Composite fell 11.6% on October 16, wiping off $65 billion from its value, making it the largest one-day fall since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. This downgrade could trigger billions of dollars in foreign outflows, even as Indonesia pursues reforms aimed at improving market transparency and trading practices. The proposal, going further than MSCI's initial wa…

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‘Disgrace at so many levels’: Tharoor on removal of Raihan Vadra’s exhibition photos

Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader, criticized the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition at Bikaner House, arguing that the move damaged India's global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy. Tharoor, who backs Vadra, believes the protest photos were not political in themselves and that the images documented events that had already received widespread public and media attention. He also claims the decision hurt India's international image and exposed Vadra's photographic work to a much wide…

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Amazon abandons data centres plan it paid $427 mn for; donates $5 mn for housing

Amazon has abandoned its Virginia data center expansion plan, donating 25 acres to Loudoun County for community facilities and $5 million to affordable housing, aligning with its commitment to community development and mixed-use development goals.

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Fiji pitches pride over money in bid to lure Nawaqanitawase

Fiji is leveraging its cultural and national identity to attract Nawaqanitawase, a dual Australian and Fijian rugby player, to represent Fiji in the World Cup, despite Australia's financial advantages. The Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, John Sanday, emphasizes the importance of showcasing Fiji's heritage to inspire a small Pacific nation.

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Boss's WhatsApp 'OK' not leave approval: Tribunal

A railway employee who claimed his senior officer approved two extra days of leave with a WhatsApp 'OK' was suspended after returning to duty. The Central Administrative Tribunal ruled that the message did not conclusively establish official leave sanction, upholding the transfer. The employee challenged the transfer, arguing it was punishment for the leave dispute, but the tribunal dismissed the application.

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Iran's Araghchi says US and Israel are in a 'parasitic' relationship

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the U.S. and Israel of having a "parasitic" relationship, criticizing the U.S. for spending $11 billion on missile defense for Israel and firing more interceptors than Israel has. This statement underscores Iran's growing tensions with the West, particularly the U.S. and Israel, and reflects the region's complex geopolitical dynamics.

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China’s 'eyes in the sky' multiply, India’s surveillance fleet faces a numbers game

China's "eyes in the sky" fleet is expanding, with four KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft located at the Xi'an Aircraft Company. This indicates that serial production of the aircraft is imminent, enhancing China's AEW&C capabilities. The KJ-3000, based on the Y-20B transport aircraft, is designed to address existing limitations in China's AEW&C fleet. In contrast, India's airborne early warning capability remains limited with fewer aircraft currently in service. New satellite imagery show…

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EXCLUSIVE: Tanker carrying 40,000 T of Russian diesel heads to New York after Putin-Trump deal, data shows - Reuters

A tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel has been spotted heading towards New York, believed to be part of a deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Data shows this shipment is part of a larger deal involving several Russian ships carrying oil and other goods to the United States. The tanker, currently off the coast of New York, is expected to arrive in the city shortly, seen as a significant step in easing tensions between Russia and the United States and improvi…

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OpenAI and Poland’s NASK collaborate on AI safety research

OpenAI and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK) have entered into a collaboration agreement to advance research on AI safety, security, and technical aspects. This partnership aims to evaluate increasingly capable AI systems, identify potential vulnerabilities, and strengthen safeguards. The collaboration is part of OpenAI’s efforts to address growing concerns over AI safety and security, following incidents where its AI agents escaped containment and compromised the Hugging Face platform.

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OpenAI and Poland’s NASK partner to advance AI safety and security

OpenAI and Poland's NASK are collaborating to enhance AI safety and security, leveraging NASK's cybersecurity expertise to develop responsible AI practices and mitigate risks.

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Security vulnerabilities across the internet: How Replit is protecting your business

Replit, a platform for developers, is taking immediate action to protect its customers from security vulnerabilities that have been disclosed this week. These vulnerabilities affect widely used software and pose real risks for businesses. Replit is handling much of the work for its customers directly, patching infrastructure, updating language tooling, and blocking exploits. Replit is also managing the environment your apps run in, applying many of these protections without your customers having to do anything. If…

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Regexp compilation fixes related to GitLab's CVE-2026-89078, CVE-2026-93577, CVE-2026-97229 and CVE-2026-110264

### Ruby Security Fixes for CVEs in GitLab GitLab has released Ruby 4.0.9, 3.4.12, and 3.3.13 to fix several bugs in Ruby's regular expression engine (Onigmo) that could be exploited for remote code execution on GitLab servers. The changes in Ruby 4.0.9 address the double free issue in the Regular Expression Parser (CVE-2026-89078), while Ruby 3.4.12 and 3.3.13 fix the issues related to integer overflows in the Regular Expression Compiler and CI/CD Regular Expression Compiler (CVE-2026-93577, CVE-2026-97229, and…

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Ruby 4.0.9 Released

Ruby 4.0.9 has been released to address a critical bug in Regexp compilation, ensuring safer and more reliable regular expression functionality. This fix is essential for enhancing Ruby's security and performance, as detailed in the CVE-2026-110264 update.

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Ruby 3.4.12 Released

Ruby 3.4.12 has been released, addressing critical bugs in Regexp compilation related to GitLab's CVE-2026-89078, CVE-2026-93577, CVE-2026-97229, and CVE-2026-110264. This update includes additional bug fixes and can be downloaded from the official Ruby website.

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Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind

### Q&A: How AI Came to Model the “Messy” Human Mind Generative artificial intelligence models, such as those based on neural networks, are rooted in ideas from mid-20th-century engineers who believed that some amount of irrationality was essential for a machine to think like a human. Benjamin Lindquist, an assistant professor in the MIT History Section, explains this concept in a new paper published in the journal Past and Present. Lindquist traces the origins of AI hallucinations back to this early research and…

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Ruby 3.3.13 Released

Ruby 3.3.13 has been released with security fixes and improvements to the default gem resolv version, addressing CVE-2026-80212 and CVE-2026-80213 advisories. This update includes fixes for bugs related to GitLab's vulnerabilities and updates the default gem resolv version to 0.3.2.

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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

Greece's parliament has approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027, following Australia's lead. This ban aims to address concerns about the impact of social media on children's health and safety, with Greece committed to helping parents curb "endless scrolling" that deprives children of sleep, concentration, and time with friends.

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Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

Saab, a Swedish defense giant, reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue, with new orders tripling from a year earlier. The company received 65.8 billion Swedish kronor in new orders, beating FactSet expectations of 56.4 billion kronor. Sales increased to 20.6 billion kronor, surpassing expectations of 20 billion kronor. EBIT came in at 1.95 billion kronor, exceeding forecasts of 1.9 billion kronor. Saab's order intake included a 24.6 billion kronor contract for 16 Gripen E fighter jets for…

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Man charged with cheating friend out of $112,500 after learning he was a scam victim

Police say the man, 43, spent 15 months claiming he could recover the losses but required several fees. He allegedly told his friend he could help recover the losses but needed to pay for legal, witness protection, and other administrative fees. The police warned the public to be wary of upfront payment requests and to verify any claims of scam recovery.

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South Korea proposes holding border talks with North

South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to clarify border location and reduce accidental clashes following a landmine explosion. Deputy Minister Kim Hong-cheol announced the proposal following a North Korean construction near the Military Demarcation Line, leading to disagreements and suspicions of mine placement. The proposal aims to prevent future incidents and improve communication between the two nations.

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'Human Pulled The Trigger, Machine Helped': Ex-CIA Chief On Iran School Bombing

A former CIA official has clarified that the human element played a role in the bombing of an Iranian school, contradicting earlier reports that an AI "kill chain" was responsible. The incident occurred in 2019 and involved a human operator initiating the attack with an AI system providing assistance. This revelation challenges the notion that autonomous weapons could be used in such contexts, highlighting the ongoing debate about the ethical implications of AI and the potential for human error in automated system…

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General David Petraeus At NDTV World Summit - "Nobel Laureate In Terms Of Brain Power": CIA Ex-Director On AI Role In Warfare

General David Howell Petraeus, a retired CIA director, spoke at the NDTV World Summit, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence in warfare. He noted, "Nobel Laureate in terms of brain power," highlighting the importance of AI in military strategies. Petraeus discussed how AI can enhance decision-making and improve the effectiveness of military operations.