Posts by Riah Marton
European Commission Criticised for Weakly Regulating Big Tech
European politicians and advocacy groups are adamant that the region’s legislation is not hardline enough to dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies. In the last week, two open letters have been penned to regulators criticising how Apple and Google remain unchecked. On Jan. 16, four digital rights groups responded to the measures proposed by…
Read MoreTrump Signs Order to Exit WHO Hours after Swearing-in, Citing COVID-19 Failures
Hours after his swearing-in, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). He accused the global health body of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization X Trump…
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg Caught Ogling at Lauren Sanchez’s Cleavage During Trump’s Inauguration Social Media Blasts META CEO for Awful Act [WATCH]
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States might have been a glamorous event, but Mark Zuckerberg appeared to be fixated on Lauren Sanchez’s breasts. Eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point out that Zuckerberg appeared to repeatedly stare at Sanchez’s breasts as they sat in the Capitol Rotunda before the swearing-in ceremony.…
Read MoreClaims against e-wallet players hit half a million dollars in just over a month: financial dispute agency – The Business Times
A TOTAL of 16 claims amounting to half a million Singapore dollars were filed against e-wallet providers in just over a month, with a median claim amount of S$1,246, and an average claim amount of S$31,426. These claims include disputes arising from fraud or scams, delays or failure in customer service, as well as unauthorised transactions following…
Read MoreSome Asian car and battery makers hit as Trump gets to work – The Business Times
SHARES of Japanese automakers and South Korean battery makers declined on Tuesday (Jan 21), after US President Donald Trump said he could impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico soon and revoked the previous administration’s executive order on electric vehicles (EVs). But Chinese manufacturers bucked the trend, with stocks opening higher after Trump did not target…
Read MoreShocked Migrants Cry in Despair as Trump Closes Down Border Entry App Moments after Taking Office
A shocked migrant woman cried out in despair at the southern border after President Trump shuttered an app that made it easier for migrants to enter the U.S. Margelis Tinoco, a Colombian national waiting to gain entry into the U.S., was overwhelmed with emotion after the president shut down the CBP One app shortly after…
Read MoreAll the Fashion From President Donald Trump’s Inaugural Balls 2025 – E! Online
Inauguration Day was full of fashionable moments. While attendees were bundled up as they saw Donald Trump and JD Vance sworn in as the 47th President and 50th Vice President at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20, there were a few stand-out looks—especially from First Lady Melania Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump. However, the inaugural balls were truly where fashion…
Read MoreSembcorp launches Nusantara solar power plant to serve its electricity needs – The Business Times
Sembcorp Industries announced its launch of a power plant in Indonesia’s capital Nusantara on Monday (Jan 20). It is a joint initiative between Sembcorp’s wholly owned subsidiary PT Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia and PT PLN Nusantara Renewables, a unit under Indonesian government-owned utilities corporation PLN. The launch is part of Sembcorp’s venture into large-scale solar development…
Read MoreFirst Lady Melania Trump’s Inauguration Ball Dress Might Be Her Boldest Fashion Yet – E! Online
Melania Trump is first in Inauguration Day fashion this year. After all, the First Lady of the United States stepped out alongside her husband President Donald Trump looking glamorous for the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20. For the monumental festivities, Melania—who already turned heads with her massive black-and-white hat at…
Read MoreCaptain America: Brave New World’s Anthony Mackie Reveals How Chris Evans Revealed Spoiler – E! Online
Chris Evans helped his costar face a brave new world. In fact, Anthony Mackie revealed that he found out he’d be taking over Chris’ role as Captain America in the franchise’s forthcoming installment, Captain America: A Brave New World, from the former Marvel star himself. “It was a bunch of us at his house—he had…
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