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PM Lawrence Wong Embarks on First Official Visit to Australia and New Zealand to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has begun his first official visit to Australia and New Zealand from October 6 to 11 to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations with both countries. The six-day trip aims to reaffirm strong bilateral ties and expand cooperation in...

Qatari PM Meets Singaporean FM to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions focused on advancing bilateral...

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A New Contender Enters the Ring: DeepSeek V3.2-Exp Challenges the Heavyweights

A formidable new contender has officially entered the ring of high-stakes AI, as DeepSeek launches its V3.2-Exp model. This release is a clear signal that the company is ready to go toe-to-toe with the reigning heavyweights of the industry, OpenAI and Alibaba, armed with a potent combination of speed, efficiency, and aggressive pricing. DeepSeek's fighting style is built on agility and precision, embodied by its...

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The Trump Imprint: How the President Forged a Path to a Gaza Deal

The potential peace deal for Gaza bears the distinct imprint of President Donald Trump's transactional and hardline approach to foreign policy. From its core bargain...

The Power of the Courts: Dutch Judiciary Challenges Government on Israel Arms Policy

The power of the judiciary to challenge and even block government foreign policy is being tested at the highest level in the Netherlands. The Supreme...

The Ripple Effect: How the Compact Threatens All of Higher Education

While Donald Trump's "Compact for Academic Excellence" was sent to only nine universities, its menacing implications ripple out to every institution of higher education in...

Technology

Musk Reaffirms Focus, Market Responds with $500B Valuation

A focused Elon Musk is a market-moving force, a fact proven this week as the CEO’s net worth surged past $500 billion following a period...

The Monetization of Privacy: Meta’s New UK Subscription Examined

Meta is embarking on a new and controversial venture in the UK: the direct monetisation of privacy. By launching a subscription service that allows users...

Is Prime a Labyrinth? Amazon Faces a Jury Over Deceptive Design Claims

A federal jury in Seattle will now decide if Amazon's Prime subscription service constituted a digital labyrinth designed to trap consumers. A trial has begun...

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A Dynasty in the Making? Boks’ First-Ever Title Defense a Statement of Intent

South Africa's successful defense of their Rugby Championship crown is more than just a single victory; it's a powerful statement of intent. By winning back-to-back titles for the first time, the Springboks have laid the foundation for a potential dynasty at the top of world rugby. This achievement underscores the depth and resilience of the squad Rassie Erasmus has built. Even in a performance that...

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