Posts by Liam Redmond
MUIS to Distribute S$4.3M Year-End Payout to Over 6,000 Low-Income Households in Singapore
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced that more than 6,000 low-income households will receive a special year-end payout totaling S$4.3 million, aimed at helping families manage end-of-year expenses. Each household is expected to receive approximately S$300, in addition to regular monthly zakat financial assistance. Introduced in 2012, the year-end payout is intended to…
Read MorePakistan’s Expanding Use of AI Deepfakes and State-Backed Disinformation Campaigns
In recent months, Pakistan’s social media space has seen a surge of AI-driven disinformation, with dozens of doctored videos and images pushed by accounts linked to the security establishment. Investigations by journalists and analysts reveal that many of these viral posts are AI-generated “deepfakes” designed to inflame tensions and spread false narratives. For example, a…
Read MoreSingapore stocks edge higher, tracking regional bourses; STI up 0.9%
[SINGAPORE] Local shares closed higher on Monday (Dec 22), tracking regional bourses. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.9 per cent or 40.51 points to close at 4,610.29. Meanwhile, the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index rose 0.7 per cent or 9.77 points to 1,444.62. Seatrium was the top blue-chip gainer, rising 2.9 per cent…
Read More‘Married to Medicine’ star Toya Bush-Harris dishes on Season 12 drama with ‘VRT’
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Read MoreRace bait: To skirt the law, colleges incentivize applicants to write ‘identity essays’
Attention high-school seniors: Deadlines are coming up! Polish your dream-college applications, hit send, and hope the admissions game isn’t rigged with “race proxies”! To stay ahead of the curve, consider including your “subjective social status” — what’s good enough for the governor of California should be good enough for admissions officers. Education gatekeepers are always hunting for fresh metrics to cherry-pick students, especially after the Supreme Court’s 2023…
Read MoreRobin Hood-style thieves dressed as Santa and elves steal $3K worth of goods from Canada grocery store
They were Claus for a cause. A group of masked thieves dressed as Santa Claus and his elves was caught on camera storming a Canadian grocery store and stealing carts of food, according to a report. Several “masked and disguised individuals” entered a Metro grocery store in Montreal and began snatching items off shelves around…
Read MorePolice claim alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram had recorded videos outlining shooting, vowed to attack ‘Zionists’
Police will allege that Naveed Akram, 24, and his slain father Sajid Akram, 50, recorded videos outlining their reasons for the Bondi attack that were seized by investigators, including a recording where they quote from the Quran and vow to attack “Zionists” while surrounded by rifles. In the video, recorded in October, the pair allegedly…
Read MorePatriots use furious rally to top Ravens, clinch playoff spot after Lamar Jackson’s injury exit
BALTIMORE — Hopefully the rest of the NFL enjoyed the respite. The New England Patriots are back in the playoffs — with an unflappable quarterback and a coach who is thirsty for more. Sound familiar? Drake Maye guided New England to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, rallying his team from an 11-point deficit to a…
Read MoreChina to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending
[BEIJING] China’s central bank on Monday unveiled a one-off credit repair scheme to allow overdue personal debts of up to 10,000 yuan (S$1,835) incurred since 2020 to be removed from credit records once fully repaid, as Beijing moves to revive faltering household loan demand. The announcement follows data showing new bank lending fell short of…
Read MoreAndrew Thomas, Brian Burns banged up during Giants’ loss
Brian Burns sounded almost as angry as Andrew Thomas was dejected. The Giants’ best defensive and best offensive players, respectively, were injured Sunday during a 16-13 loss to the Vikings. As Burns (cleared a concussion evaluation) returned to rush the passer, Thomas (hamstring) did not. Burns was engaged with a blocker when Will Fries came…
Read MoreAI, liquidity to drive Asia markets in 2026 amid US fiscal risks: Schroders
The technology sector remains the cornerstone of Schroders’ bullish thesis for the region [SINGAPORE] In 2025, US fiscal and geopolitical headwinds prompted investors to redeploy capital toward the East. Petr Kocourek, fund manager for Asia Multi-Asset at Schroders, notes that the initial shift into Asia during 2025 was partly a reaction to risks associated with…
Read MoreAbdul Carter’s brutal penalty wipes out potential game-changing Giants play
Even with a sack, four quarterback hits and a make-up play, Abdul Carter had a hand in the Giants’ loss. Or, more precisely, a hand in the neutral zone during the Giants’ loss. Carter was flagged for offsides on a penalty Sunday that wiped out a 96-yard interception return for a touchdown by Jevón Holland…
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