Sentences for Activists Involved in M25 Disruptions Reduced Following Arguments of Conscientious Motivation A group of 16 Just Stop Oil activists have successfully had their jail sentences reduced following an appeal. The protesters, who had been imprisoned for various disruptive actions, including blockading the M25, argued that their sentences did not properly account for their...
Military Prepares for Potential Resumption of Conflict as Hostage Deadline Approaches As the February 15 deadline approaches for Hamas to release more Israeli hostages, Israel’s military has called up reservists, preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities if the ceasefire fails to hold. This comes after Hamas suspended the planned release of hostages, citing Israeli...
Tensions Heighten as Election Day Approaches With just a week left before the election on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris took to the stage in Washington to deliver a compelling closing address. Speaking from the Ellipse, the same location where Donald Trump spoke before the January 6 Capitol riot, Harris called for a “new...
Election Eve Tensions Build Across the Country As the US election nears, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed voters in Madison, Wisconsin, highlighting her economic plan and focusing on first-time voters. Harris urged them, saying, “This is not political. This is your lived experience.” Her rally stressed the importance of voting and emphasized unity across the...
Violence Escalates Across Gaza and Lebanon Amid Calls for Evacuation The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has intensified, with the UN Security Council issuing a strong warning on October 30 against attempts to dismantle the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (Unrwa). This comes amid escalating violence in Gaza and Lebanon. At least 30...
Biosimilars and Generics Drive Growth Sandoz has reported robust financial results for the third quarter and nine months of 2024, with notable growth in both biosimilars and generics. For Q3, the company achieved net sales of USD 2.6 billion, a 12% increase in constant currencies. Over the first nine months, Sandoz reported net sales of...
Calls for a New Chapter in American Leadership Kamala Harris took the stage at the National Mall in Washington for a major address, presenting her “closing argument” to the American people ahead of the upcoming election. In her speech, Harris urged voters to “turn the page” and begin a new chapter for the country. She...
Expat Critiques Marche Restaurant for Serving Non-Swiss Dishes A Singapore-based Swiss content creator, Marion Müller, known as Swizzyinsg, voiced her disappointment with the Swiss restaurant Marche in a video posted on October 17. She expressed feeling “cheated” by the non-Swiss dishes offered, despite the restaurant’s Swiss branding. In her 29-second video, she clarified that while...
A Memorable Concert Experience Turns Into an Unforgettable Moment Fans of Taiwanese singer Jay Chou are known for their dedication, but one concertgoer took it to an extraordinary level. On Saturday, October 26, a heavily pregnant woman attended Jay Chou’s Kuala Lumpur concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. While waiting outside the venue, she unexpectedly...
Exploring Singapore’s National Monuments and the Significance of the Former Admiralty House What is a National Monument?A National Monument is a building, structure, or site in Singapore that has been recognized for its historical, cultural, or architectural significance. These sites are gazetted by the government to preserve the nation’s heritage and history. The process of...