China's Honor pledges $10 billion AI investment and deepens ties with Google in global push

The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has condemned the arrest of journalist Ali al-Samoudi by Israeli forces in Jenin, who was detained during a raid on his son's home. The Israeli military claims he is linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, but his family denies the allegations and reports his health is deteriorating after interrogation. Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, at least 79 journalists have been arrested by Israeli forces, with many others killed,...

Alfredo Linares, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, self-deported with his American wife, Raegan Kline, after living in the U.S. for 20 years due to fears of arrest and deportation under the Trump administration. They left Culver City, California, seeking safety in Puerto Vallarta, where they hope to start anew despite the emotional challenges of leaving their life behind. While Linares feels foreign in his homeland, Kline wrestles with feelings of betrayal towards the U.S., yet...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Meta blocked three articles from online publication Jom for unauthorized third-party paid online election advertising (OEA) during the election period, as they criticized or praised political parties. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information clarified that only authorized entities may publish paid OEA, and Jom's articles remain accessible on its website despite the ban on promoting them via Meta. Jom expressed concern over its ability to leverage...

Jeremy Vine has announced he will cease posting videos of his cycling encounters with motorists in London due to receiving online death threats and experiencing severe trolling. The 59-year-old presenter, who started sharing these videos to promote road safety over a decade ago, expressed his frustration with the intense online anger, stating it has become more overwhelming than the hostility faced on the roads. Additionally, he mentioned that his bike was stolen, further motivating his...

Outgoing NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's political fate was largely determined by his December decision to avoid "playing games" with the Conservatives, despite a non-confidence motion that could have toppled the Liberal government. Singh believed propping up the Liberals through a confidence-and-supply agreement allowed the NDP to influence policy on key issues like pharmacare, particularly as the Conservatives held a significant lead in polls. His choice, though criticized, aimed to prevent a Conservative government that might...

Social Democrat co-leader Lars Klingbeil will become Germany's next finance minister and vice-chancellor, following the approval of a coalition deal with the Christian Democrats (CDU). Despite leading the SPD to its worst election result, Klingbeil successfully negotiated a €500 billion infrastructure fund while securing key campaign pledges. His immediate focus will be drafting budgets for 2025 and 2026 to address the country's economic challenges, with markets closely watching the government's budgetary timeline. Full Article