Relations between Iran and Israel have been strained for decades, primarily due to geopolitical, ideological, and religious differences. Historically, Iran and Israel enjoyed relatively good relations prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
With all 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala at stake in the second phase of polling tomorrow, the electoral drama unfolds with its usual intensity, underscoring the unique political landscape of the state.
As Singapore stands on the cusp of a historic leadership transition, the imminent departure of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ushers in a new era marked by continuity and change. Mr Lawrence Wong’s ascension as the country’s fourth Prime Minister heralds a departure from the legacy of the Lee dynasty, promising a leadership style that blends tradition with innovation.
On World Earth Day, the United Nations led the comity of nations by addressing a triple planetary crisis to foster climate stability, and asked that we live in harmony with nature and forge a pollution-free future.
Announcements almost every other day compel us to believe that India is now the fifth largest economy in the world; that India will be a $5 trillion economy very soon; that India will be the third largest economy of the world in 2027, and that India will become a developed nation in 2047.
How does a government entrusted to care for the entire citizenry instead channel every penny they can muster into upper class pockets? Tory Cabinet ministers don't sweat over getting caught because they and their toney cronies suffer no penalties beyond the spasms of bad press. Tory schemes to reform domestic welfare only resulted in a misnamed Universal scheme that shortchanged all its hard-pressed recipients, who are not the sort to vote Tory anyway. Meanwhile, the insider dispensing of 'contracts for the boys' is rampant, naked and unchecked
Retired Singapore Gurkhas do not receive adequate medical facilities in Nepal. During their active service period, they are provided with medical benefits through the Medisave-cum-Subsidised Out Patient scheme. After retirement, they are provided with a Medical Benefits Identity Memo on an ad hoc basis for treatment in designated polyclinics or hospitals in Singapore. However, this scheme is not practical for retired Gurkhas who cannot remain in Singapore and have either returned to Nepal or sought work in a third country.
The term ‘data science’, as “the science of dealing with data”, however, was initially used by the Danish computer science pioneer and Turing award winner Peter Naur in 1960, as a substitute for computer science. Today’s data science is certainly a combination of statistics, mathematics, algorithms, engineering chops, and communication and management skills.
The UN human rights office in Geneva said Russian courts had decided to dissolve two of Russia’s most respected human rights groups and further weaken the country’s dwindling human rights community. “We urge the Russian authorities to protect and support people and organisations that work to advance human rights across the Russian Federation,” it added.
“We are not targeting reporters. We are targeting national security offences,” said Steve Li, the head of the national security department. The Stand News office was raided, and three men and four women were arrested on suspicion of “conspiracy to publish seditious publications”. Wednesday’s assault on press freedom has had its echo in distant Germany and the rights office of the United Nations in Geneva
