Singaporean workers can now request more work-from-home days and 4-day work weeks. They can also have flexible work schedules and spaced-out work hours at the end of the year. The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices has released this new guideline.
"Flesh-eating disease" is emerging in Japan at an unprecedented pace.
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, also known as the "flesh-eating disease," is spreading across Japan at an unprecedented rate. It's an uncommon yet harmful bacterial infection. The disease has a 30% fatality rate. You can learn more from Molly Gambhir.
A war between Russia and Ukraine: 77 Ukrainian soldiers' remains were returned to Kyiv. Days after the downing of a Russian military jet cast doubt on the continuation of such exchanges, Ukraine said on Friday that Russia had returned the corpses of 77 troops.
For the first time in its 61-year history, Porsche is incorporating a hybrid drive system into a road-going 911. The impending all-new Porsche 911 will include a new 400V electric system, potentially paired with a 4.4-litre V8 engine, and will be faster than its predecessor. The first-ever series-production 911 Hybrid will debut on May 28 after undergoing over 3 million miles of testing worldwide. So, let's look at some of its incredible performance test results.
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid: overwhelming support for full UN membership.
The General Assembly has supported a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member. The resolution asks the Security Council to reconsider and endorse the subject, thereby recognising a Palestinian state.
Google is using artificial intelligence (AI) to stop the spread of fraudulent online reviews, which deceive consumers and hurt regional companies. In 2023, the corporation removed over 170 million phony reviews, a 45% rise from the year before.
Iran launches strikes Israel: Following Iran's attack, world leaders respond on social media.
Leaders of several nations, including the US, UK, France, and Germany, denounced what they described as an act of destabilization for the area shortly after Iran claimed to have launched a direct drone and missile attack on Israel. The attack puts tensions at their highest point since the start of the Israel-Hamas war six months ago and carries a risk of intensifying into a broader battle in West Asia.
Who is funding Israel's war of genocide against Gaza?
Israel's attack on Gaza has killed some 32,000 Palestinians, largely using Western weapons and technology. And those weapons continue to be used in spite of mounting resistance. Who, then, is giving Israel the means to commit genocide? Would there be any legal repercussions?
China and Serbia announce deal to 'create shared future' | Xi will complete Euro tour with visit to Hungary
On the second phase of his three-nation Europe tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France and Serbia before arriving in Budapest. During his brief visit to Belgrade, she and her Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, inked 29 agreements promoting cooperation in many fields. Stay tuned for further details!
Chinese scientists boost the F-22 radar signature to increase survival in the skies
A combat plane's low radar cross-section, or stealth, is one of the most crucial characteristics it may have in the fight for survival in the air, when being detected might mean the difference between life and death.
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