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TikTok's future in the US is uncertain, facing a potential ban by January 19 unless the Supreme Court intervenes or ByteDance relinquishes ownership. Past bans in countries like India and Afghanistan have led to the rise of alternatives like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Potential buyers like Frank McCourt's Project Liberty are emerging as TikTok's fate hangs in the balance. Full Article

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese threatened to take strong action if Russia is confirmed to have killed Australian POW Oscar Jenkins, expressing grave concern and urging Russia to confirm Jenkins' status. Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher fighting with Ukrainian forces, was shown in a hostage video being interrogated and struck by Russian soldiers in Donbas. Despite Russia's revocation of a protocol protecting international armed conflict victims, the Geneva Conventions still apply to Jenkins' situation. Full Article

Manuel L. Quezon III explores the saying "Moderate your greed" popularized by Jose Apolinario "Jun" L. Lozada Jr, expressing frustration with officials during the economic crisis of the 1980s. The crisis included a decline in the economy and a financial sector crisis. The saying reflects the need for officials to curb their greed and prioritize the welfare of the country over personal gain. Full Article

In the past decade, the finance industry in Singapore has undergone significant changes due to digital transformation, impacting how financial institutions and clients trade and communicate. As the industry faces new paradigms, companies must adapt quickly to remain relevant in the evolving landscape. With a focus on innovation and customer needs, financial institutions like PhillipsCapital are leveraging technology to enhance user experience and provide tailored services to a diverse client base, while maintaining a 'high-tech,...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain faced a setback as his anticorruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, resigned amidst an embezzlement investigation in Bangladesh involving her ties to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ms. Siddiq, who denied any wrongdoing, stepped down to prevent distraction from the government's agenda, despite an ethics adviser finding no evidence of impropriety. This marks the second high-profile resignation from Mr. Starmer's government, highlighting ongoing challenges within the administration. Full Article

U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan and delegation met with Indian officials to review progress in key sectors, including iCET, announcing policy changes to boost bilateral ties, such as updating missile export control policies and delisting Indian nuclear entities. The visits highlighted efforts to facilitate a smooth transition under Trump 2.0, with a focus on civil nuclear cooperation, joint production of nuclear components, and defense industrial collaboration under iCET, enhancing military interoperability between the two countries. The...