Updates

Singapore – A mass food poisoning incident has struck the Singapore office of ByteDance, the owner of popular short-video app TikTok, affecting 130 employees. According to a joint statement by the Singapore Food Agency and Ministry of Health, 17 individuals were hospitalized and are currently in stable condition, while the rest have sought outpatient treatment, […]

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. The incident has sparked a wave of violence and retaliation, with Iran vowing to “seek revenge” against Israel.     The UN Security Council has convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis, amid fears that

Islamabad, Pakistan – In a significant development, the US Embassy in Islamabad has announced a substantial reduction in the processing time for US visa applications. According to officials, over 10,000 applications are being processed monthly, with the current processing time standing at 237 days – a notable improvement from last year’s high of 440 days.

The Biden administration is set to announce a new rule next month that will expand US powers to restrict exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from some foreign countries to Chinese chipmakers. However, shipments from key allies such as Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea will be exempt from the rule. Key Highlights: – The new

In India, female gig workers at Urban Company, a popular home services app, are fighting for their rights and facing a tough present and uncertain future. A year after mass protests, workers say the company has stripped away their flexibility and autonomy. KEY ISSUES: – Workers must pay equivalent of two months’ salary to start

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, has been killed in a raid on his residence in Tehran, Iran. The group confirmed his death in a statement early Wednesday morning. Details of the Assassination;  Haniyeh was targeted and killed in a “treacherous Zionist raid” on his residence in Tehran  The raid

Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister, Roman Andarak, has announced that Ukraine is ready to resolve oil transit issues with Slovakia in line with the European Union association agreement. This move comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to halt diesel supplies to Ukraine unless Kyiv restores oil flows from Russia’s Lukoil. According to Andarak, Ukraine

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – A recent report by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has cast doubt on North Korea’s ability to develop a liquid oxygen and kerosene engine, a crucial component for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). According to the NIS, there are no indications that North Korea has successfully developed the engine, despite previous claims

Golan Heights Rocket Strike Sparks International Concern Jerusalem, Israel – In a devastating turn of events, a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has left multiple casualties, marking a deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel Calls for NATO Action Against Turkey    y In response to the attack, Israel’s

Caracas, Venezuela – The recent presidential election in Venezuela has been marred by controversy, with President Nicolas Maduro declared the winner amidst opposition claims of a landslide victory. The National Electoral Council (CNE), controlled by Maduro loyalists, has not released the tallies from each polling station, fueling tensions and calls for greater transparency. Opposition leaders