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South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ scheme to fight counterfeits
Under the new "K-Brand Government Certification System", consumers will now be able to check whether a product is authentic by scanning a QR code attached to it with their mobile phone.
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Iran’s own surveys reveal demand for ‘fundamental change’
Two surveys emerging from within or around Iran's political establishment paint a bleak picture of public confidence: deep skepticism toward state institutions, single-digit trust in political officials and overwhelming demand for change.
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49 schools to get new principals in 2027
Of these, 13 are newly appointed principals, MOE said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct 7).
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Video: Naval drone strikes tanker off Russia's Sochi
ALBAWABA - A naval drone struck a Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the city of Sochi in Russia, causing a massive blaze, The Guardian reported Wednesday
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Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery catches fire, operations halted
ALBAWABA - Venezuela halted operations at the Cardon oil refinery, the country's second-largest field with a capacity of 310,000 barrels per day, after a fire sparked by a ruptured natural gas line, according to state-run oil company PDVSA
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Probation for motorcyclist, 21, who performed dangerous ‘Superman’ stunt while riding along ECP
GoPro footage found by police on the motorcyclist's own camera showed him lying prone on the bike with his feet off the rear controls for at least 16 seconds.
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Man to be charged over series of perfume thefts at Changi Airport
The thefts date back to November last year and involved about S$1,410 worth of perfume.
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Financial institutions remain accountable for third-party AI under new MAS guidelines
Among other expectations, financial institutions will be accountable for AI used in delivered services, including AI developed, operated or provided by third parties.
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Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations, FT reports
Oct 7 : Brussels is considering taxing big US tech companies through a broad levy on large corporations in an effort to raise revenues for the EU while avoiding a backlash from the Trump administration, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The European Commission was working on new ways to capture more i
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Melaka to head to the polls on Nov 14 in another test of shifting political alliances in Malaysia
Nearly 700,000 voters in Melaka are set to cast their ballots in the state polls on Nov 14.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk to invest $1 billion in Japan data centre campus
TOKYO, Oct 7 : Blackstone-backed AirTrunk said on Wednesday it was investing an additional $1 billion in its 300-plus-megawatt hyperscale data centre campus in the eastern Japanese city of Inzai to enable AI workloads.• Investment is for liquid-cooling technology deployment to enable AI workload•
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Singapore to push for deeper ASEAN integration, wider partnerships as bloc chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan
Speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit, the foreign affairs minister also discussed navigating the US-China rivalry and warned of the risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI agents.
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Chinese fitness influencer apologises after being caught riding bicycle during Berlin Marathon
The influencer, known online as Abeeeer, initially celebrated a personal best record before photos emerged showing her riding pillion on a bicycle near the 38km mark.
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Singapore government running trials to understand how to implement AI agents responsibly: Tan Kiat How
The government is reviewing and strengthening its frameworks to account for increasingly autonomous agentic AI systems, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How.
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England have put World Cup disappointment behind them, says Tuchel
Oct 7 : England have moved on from their World Cup semi-final disappointment and taken an important step forward with their performances in the Nations League, manager Thomas Tuchel said.After suffering a 3-2 defeat by world champions Spain in their Nations League opener, England responded with home and away
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South Korea weighs cuts to military exemptions for athletes, artists following Asian Games controversy
South Korea’s men’s football Asiad triumph was quickly overshadowed by controversy after some players appeared to celebrate securing military service exemptions.
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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case
The presence of US forces has repeatedly stirred resentment among residents in Okinawa over issues such as noise, aircraft crashes and the conduct of its troops.
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Boston Dynamics appoints ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO
SEOUL, Oct 7 : Boston Dynamics, a humanoid robot maker owned by Hyundai Motor Group, said it had appointed Rohit Prasad as chief executive officer, effective October 7. • Prasad previously served as senior vice president and head scientist for Alexa and Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon.• P
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Bednarek backs India’s 2036 Games bid after embracing country’s culture
BENGALURU, Oct 7 : Kenny Bednarek knows his days as a sprinter will likely be long gone by the time the 2036 Olympics come around, but the American says he will definitely be watching from the stands if India is chosen to host the global sports showpiece in 10 years’ time.The 27-year-old, who won silver in t
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Rare vinyl, cassettes, live DJ sets: Singapore record fair Side A returns for third edition on Oct 24
Side A, A Singapore Record Show brings together vinyl collectors, independent labels and record dealers from Singapore and the region at Suntec Singapore, with rare records, DJ sets, live performances and more.
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