Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China

SINGAPORE: Yale-NUS College faculty expressed disappointment over 500 recycled books due to an "operational lapse," with two professors stating they were unaware of opportunities to claim excess books. The university acknowledged the misstep, attributing it to insufficient outreach, and around 8,500 books were salvaged. Professors criticized the disposal as a misuse of resources, calling for improved procedures to preserve library materials in the future. Full Article

SummaryYemen’s Houthi group announced a missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport in retaliation for the Israeli offensive in Gaza, claiming to have used a “Zolfiqar” ballistic missile that disrupted airport operations. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated the strike was in response to the reported deaths of nearly 53,700 Palestinians and vowed further escalation. Israel confirmed the missile was intercepted, causing no casualties, while also acknowledging recent air strikes on Yemeni facilities in response...

CBC's Susan Ormiston engaged with Albertans following a federal election result that was largely met with discontent in the province, reigniting discussions about the possibility of Alberta separating from Canada. Many residents expressed their frustrations regarding the election outcome and indicated a willingness to consider separation if a referendum were to take place. This sentiment reflects a growing divide and dissatisfaction among Albertans regarding their place within the Canadian federation. Full Article

Hundreds of top investors in Donald Trump's cryptocurrency meme coin are set to attend a black-tie dinner with the president, raising concerns about potential ethical implications and pay-for-play allegations. The event, promoted as an exclusive opportunity, saw around 220 traders invest millions to gain admission, with funds reportedly benefiting the Trump family directly. Critics, including Republican lawmakers and cryptocurrency advocates, argue that Trump is leveraging his position for personal gain, while some attendees view the...

SummaryThe UN has collected over 90 truckloads of humanitarian aid for Gaza after Israel eased an 11-week blockade, but the amount is still insufficient to address the severe hunger crisis affecting 2.1 million people. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of allowing aid to prevent a humanitarian disaster, humanitarian organizations criticize the limited access and a new plan that would bypass UN facilities as a politicization of aid. Ongoing Israeli military operations have exacerbated the...

Four New Zealanders are involved in a lawsuit seeking compensation from Singapore Airlines following Flight 321, which experienced a severe drop of 54 meters in less than a second on May 21, 2024, resulting in one death and over 70 injuries. The flight, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members from London to Singapore, encountered turbulence that caused significant chaos in the cabin. Australian law firm Carter Capner Law is advocating for compensation exceeding $1...