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Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025
'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this is because the tariff hike would only apply to the industries and the super-rich group.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok

Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok

Trump says there is a lot of interest in TikTok, as his administration seeks to broker a sale of the popular app.
Tue Feb 04 2025
MAGA is just a populist pipedream

MAGA is just a populist pipedream

Trump's policies will lead to neither domestic cohesion nor external peace, the essential pre-requisites for making America great again
Tue Feb 04 2025
Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu

Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag

Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag

As pizza has become popular globally, foreign innovations in toppings have often left Italians perplexed and aghast.
Sat Jan 25 2025
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.

How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports

This move comes as the Chinese company faces pressure from Washington to sell its popular video-sharing app in the United States.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year

China's population falls for a third consecutive year

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
China's RedNote: What you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to

China's RedNote: What you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to

RedNote is a popular lifestyle app where users document their lives and post recommendations.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote

Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote

New users are piling into the Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed US ban on the popular social media app TikTok.
Wed Jan 15 2025
TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday, The Information reports

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday, The Information reports

Under TikTok's plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban.
Wed Jan 15 2025
TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline

TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline

The hugely popular platform is owned by China-based ByteDance and has 7,000 employees in the US.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025