A Singapore autism therapist, Tricia Lee Hsien, was fined S$5,000 for dragging a 4-year-old boy with Asperger’s syndrome onto the floor during a home lesson. The incident occurred after the child hit her and knocked off her spectacles. The boy's mother viewed the CCTV footage and reported the incident to the police, resulting in Lee's termination from her job.
SK Hynix, anticipating memory shortages for the next decade, has secured 50% of its output for 2027 and 2028 through long-term contracts with 14 major buyers.
Israel's recent elections saw the Palestinian-led parties surpass Bennett's Together alliance, emerging as the third-largest party with over 2.7 million votes. Netanyahu's party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, lost 10 seats and dropped to 56 seats, while Yashar's Gadi Eisenkot's party fell to 49 seats. The Palestinian-led parties secured 15 seats, representing 9.2 percent of the valid votes.
A 42-year-old man, Ng Inn Kiat, was sentenced to two weeks in jail for lying about his uncle, Chia Soon Sin, who caused a traffic accident, resulting in hospitalization for an elderly pedestrian. Despite Ng’s admission of lying, the police claimed it wasted time and resources. His family has cut him off, and Chia’s case remains unresolved. Ng’s lawyer stated that Ng acted out of loyalty to his uncle and boss, and that he derived no personal benefit from the lie. Ng has also been ostracized by his entire extended f…
US President Donald Trump claims that his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reversed his "decisive defeat" in the country's recent elections. According to Trump, "When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN for Netanyahu." This claim comes after exit polls showed that the endorsement by Trump led to opposition parties and Netanyahu's coalit…
Mukesh Ambani, son of the founder of Reliance Industries, attended the launch of Jio Platforms, India's largest IPO, on Wednesday. The event was marked by emotional tributes to the founder and a celebration of the company's financial performance. Jio Platforms, valued at over Rs 10 lakh crore, listed at Rs 1,359 on the BSE and NSE, a 21.36% premium over its IPO issue price.
The Indian mobile phone manufacturing sector has generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct tax collections, exceeding the Rs 19,000 crore paid out by the government as incentives under its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed news reports questioning the effectiveness of the mobile manufacturing model.
Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party secured victories in key Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) polls, marking a significant win for the party in Varanasi and Agra Teachers' constituencies. BJP retained seats in Meerut and Lucknow, while SP candidate Akash Agrawal emerged victorious in the Agra Teachers' constituency. The BJP candidate Umesh Dwivedi won the Lucknow Teachers' constituency, defeating SP candidate Sushil Kumar. The final results from the remaining constituencies were awaited.
The company aims to boost production capacity by 500% to address the increasing need for storage solutions that can handle the demands of artificial intelligence. This move follows a period of rapid growth in the AI market and reflects Fujifilm's commitment to adapting to changing technological trends.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a 15% increase in underlying sales and 7% growth in volume, marking the highest sales growth in 14 quarters. The company's turnover reached Rs18,071 crore and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 8% year-on-year to Rs4,089 crore. The Foods business reported 9% underlying sales growth, with volume growth in the low single digits, while the Home Care segment saw a 22% increase in underlying sales, driven by double-digit volume growth in fabr…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition has been significantly weakened, with 57 seats remaining, down from 62. The opposition led by Yair Eisenkot holds 47 seats, while the Palestinian-led parties secure 16 seats. Preliminary counts indicate that over 2.1 million ballots have been processed, with 42% of the total counted.
A Washington, DC, appeals court has ruled that a grandmother can seek a civil protection order against her grandchildren's mother, following a custody dispute. The court's decision, reversing a lower court's dismissal, establishes that a grandmother with permanent sole legal and physical custody of the children can seek such an order, even if they are not legally related through blood, adoption, marriage, or domestic partnership.
A multinational fraud scheme that allegedly cost elderly Americans about $65 million relied on India-based scam call centers, fake identities, and short-term rental properties to collect cash from victims. The investigation, which was also aided by YouTube creators who confronted suspected scammers on camera and shared footage with law enforcement, led to the arrest of 25 people. The criminal network, which prosecutors said had operated since at least 2019 and was rooted in Southern California, targeted thousands…
After invasive rats and feral pigs were removed from Nu’utele Island in Samoa, native forests and rare birds have begun to flourish, while sea turtles have returned to nest after decades of absence. The restoration initiative, supported by regional programs, has led to the growth of native seedlings and improved local food production. This recovery could create opportunities to protect threatened species and strengthen the island's ecological resilience.
Jio Platforms' IPO, which raised $3.2 billion, saw its shares soar 21.4% on its debut, making it the country's largest-ever offering. The oversubscribed 22 times event led to a 302 billion rupee raise.
French football star Kylian Mbappe has faced backlash in China for comments about a meme featuring his head on Mao Zedong's body, leading to the end of partnerships with three major Chinese brands. The incident has sparked criticism from Chinese fans despite Mbappe's apology.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has maintained its FY27 guidance, expecting better results compared to FY26 despite margin pressure. The company reported a consolidated EBITDA margin within its guided range of 22-24% for the September quarter, with a 140 basis point decrease from the previous year. Underlying sales growth reached a 14-quarter high, with a 15% increase in the quarter ended September 30. The company reported a turnover of Rs 18,071 crore and underlying sales growth of 15%, with underlying volume growth of…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honored Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and fellow flydubai crew members with the First Class Order of Zayed II for their courageous efforts to ensure passenger safety during an attempted mid-air attack aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The incident occurred on September 30, 2023, on flydubai flight FZ1073, which was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 people on board. Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot with a crash axe, typically kept in the coc…
Indonesia is preparing for student protests in anticipation of student protests against President Prabowo Subianto's policies and government handling of forest fires. The students are calling for a declaration of the ongoing wildfires as a national disaster and to halt spending on populist programs such as Prabowo's free meals scheme. While the number of students participating is uncertain, the heavy security presence and armoured vehicles suggest a significant mobilization.
The Sunday cycling lane in Seletar will expand to 11.2 kilometers when construction is completed by the first quarter of 2027. The LTA stated that the aim was to assess the feasibility of providing dedicated road space for large groups of cyclists during times when traffic is low. The lane is open on Sunday mornings between 5am and 11am, and only buses and cyclists are allowed in the lane.
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This surge in earnings, totaling $2.25 billion, marks a substantial improvement from the previous quarter's $1.77 billion and the average estimate of $1.99 billion across 16 analysts. The company's wealth and global markets divisions have experienced robust client activity, particularly in volatile market conditions, which has led to higher revenue for these divisions. Furthermore, Standard Chartered has revised its full-year income growth target for 2026 to above 7%, moving away from its earlier projection of bei…
In a recent filing, Anthropic, a leading AI research firm, has proposed a market opportunity (TAM) of $40 trillion annually based on the economic value of knowledge work in 2025, surpassing SpaceX's previous $28.5 trillion estimate. This ambitious projection suggests a significant market for artificial intelligence and knowledge work, indicating a substantial demand for AI-driven solutions in the future.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who became a prominent figure in the 2024 campus movement, returned to discuss his memoir, No Land to Stand On. Khalil attributes his activism to Palestinian influence and accuses university leadership of erasing Palestinian voices. He led student demonstrations that sparked nationwide protests against Israel's Gaza war, and despite personal challenges, he credits Palestinian advocacy for political shifts in the US. Khalil was released from immigration custody and rem…
Minister Piyush Goyal suggests long working hours give India an edge in the global market, citing the final meeting of the working week in Europe as a contrast to India's willingness to work late or through weekends. However, not everyone agreed, with former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover suggesting the longer hours are often a necessity. The debate also raised questions about compensation and work-life balance.