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Singapore Doctor Fined S$10,000 for Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts
May 20, 2025
Singapore Doctor Fined S$10,000 for Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts
85-year-old Dr. Kho Kwang Po was fined S$10,000 (US$7,700) on Monday for reposting offensive remarks against Muslims on Facebook, CNA reported. The Singaporean doctor, whose medical license expired in 2020, had initially posted the content in 2016 and republished it…
19th IsDB Global Forum to Drive Digital Islamic Finance
May 20, 2025
19th IsDB Global Forum to Drive Digital Islamic Finance
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) announced its 19th Global Forum, scheduled for late 2025, will focus on “Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion in Islamic Finance.” The event aims to bridge ethical finance with emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, reinforcing…
Pakistan Advocates Global Action Against Islamophobia, Hate Crimes at UN Crime Prevention Session
May 20, 2025
Pakistan Advocates Global Action Against Islamophobia, Hate Crimes at UN Crime Prevention Session
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar Malik, addressed the 34th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), outlining the country’s multifaceted approach to combating transnational crime, Daily Parliament Times reported. Ambassador…
Social robots show ability to learn without human help, study finds
May 20, 2025
Social robots show ability to learn without human help, study finds
A new study has found that social robots can learn and adapt without human intervention during initial testing phases—marking a breakthrough in robotics and artificial intelligence. Researchers at a leading robotics institute conducted experiments to see if robots could complete…
Cyberattack hits Marks & Spencer as online sales remain suspended
May 20, 2025
Cyberattack hits Marks & Spencer as online sales remain suspended
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is still grappling with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that forced it to suspend online shopping over a month ago, according to a report published by financial news website MarketScreener. The British retailer, known for…
Vitamin B supplement may slow glaucoma progression, study suggests
May 20, 2025
Vitamin B supplement may slow glaucoma progression, study suggests
A study reported by MailOnline suggests that common vitamin B supplements could help slow the progression of glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease affecting nearly 700,000 people in the UK. Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute found that vitamins B6, B9, and…
Global appeal calls for diplomatic humanitarian convoy to halt Gaza famine
May 20, 2025
Global appeal calls for diplomatic humanitarian convoy to halt Gaza famine
Human Rights Watch has reported a unified and urgent appeal from Palestinian civil society and international humanitarian and human rights organizations, demanding immediate action to halt what is described as a deliberate famine unfolding in the Gaza Strip. The groups…
UN raises alarm over escalating humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC
May 20, 2025
UN raises alarm over escalating humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has voiced serious concern over the worsening security and humanitarian conditions in Lubero territory, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A recent UNOCHA report highlights alarming incidents, including at…
Egyptian military training aircraft crashes, crew killed
May 20, 2025
Egyptian military training aircraft crashes, crew killed
An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, resulting in the death of its crew, according to a statement by military spokesman Gharib Abdel Hafez. The crash occurred due to a technical malfunction, though the…
Huawei launches first HarmonyOS-powered laptops amid U.S. tech restrictions
May 20, 2025
Huawei launches first HarmonyOS-powered laptops amid U.S. tech restrictions
Huawei Technologies has launched two new laptops — the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro — marking its first computers powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system. The unveiling comes as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit Huawei’s access to…