Defining extremism
Instead of coming up with narrow definitions, the international community should deliberate on what exactly qualifies as hate speech and extremism.
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Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI
President Yoon Suk Yeol shed light on the paradoxical nature of digital technologies, highlighting their simultaneous provision of ""convenience"" and their instigation of a…
Singapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon
Singapore will join several Western and Arab countries in efforts to deliver much needed supplies by plane to the 2.3 million people in the war-stricken Palestinian enclave who…
UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on combatting Islamophobia
India and Israel abstained while China, the United States and Russia voted in favour.
Meta’s refusal to pay for news in Australia prompts calls for government to fund media
On March 14, Meta defended its decision to end the payments, saying in a blog post that “global tech companies cannot solve the longstanding issues facing the news industry”.
You don’t have to be a Muslim to feel for the Palestinians
So far, nearly 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza massacre, nearly 70 percent of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed, and more than 80 percent of its population has…
Malaysia and Germany call for lasting ceasefire in Gaza
The leaders of both nations also said that the international community must also strive for a two-state solution to solve the decades of conflict in the Middle East.
AI the new obsession for venture capital investing
While layoffs and budget tightening became routine at tech companies last year, startups in the AI sector raised nearly $50 billion from investors, according to market tracker…
Two dead in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping
Britain and the US have been launching retaliatory strikes against the Houthis, and the confirmation of fatalities could lead to pressure for stronger military action.
Hamas team arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’
Washington said a ceasefire deal was already “on the table”, approved by Israel and awaiting only a sign-off from the militants. But the warring sides gave away little…