Posts by Riah Marton
China’s queer influencers thrive despite growing LGBTQ+ censorship
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Amid China’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, queer influencers are using creative strategies, subtle hashtags and coded language to stay one step ahead of social media censors and provide much-needed support to the community. A decade ago, LGBTQ+ communities were gaining greater visibility and acceptance in China’s traditionally conservative society. That tide has turned…
Read MoreElon Musk’s ties to Trump pose potential conflicts for his businesses. Here’s a look at his federal contracts
Elon Musk is easily the world’s wealthiest man, with a net worth topping $300 billion. But even he stands to make more money from his association with the federal government after placing a winning bet on Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. “It’s going to be a golden era for Musk with Trump in the…
Read MoreImane Khelif Breaks Silence on Gender Controversy After Leaked Medical Report
Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who clinched gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has found herself amid a storm of controversy. Following her victory, rumors surfaced about her gender, with accusations claiming she was a “biological male.” The issue resurfaced recently when a French journalist allegedly leaked a report that Khelif strongly denies. In her…
Read MoreAlien Cover-Up? Bombshell UFO Hearing Unveils Secret Programs and Unexplained Encounters [Video]
![Alien Cover-Up? Bombshell UFO Hearing Unveils Secret Programs and Unexplained Encounters [Video]](https://data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/77939/bombshell-ufo-uap-testimony.jpg "Alien Cover-Up? Bombshell UFO Hearing Unveils Secret Programs and Unexplained Encounters [Video]")
The US House Oversight Committee held a groundbreaking hearing on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) on November 13, fueling fresh debates about extraterrestrial life. In this two-hour session, witnesses testified about secret government programs, mysterious technologies, and unexplained aerial phenomena, pushing UFO sightings into the mainstream. A bombshell UFO hearing in Congress featured former officials revealing…
Read MoreIncome Insurance and Allianz say their deal is still alive despite government veto
They note that discussions over proposed acquisition of local insurer are still ongoing, and there is no guarantee that a transaction will take place INCOME Insurance and Allianz announced in a bourse filing on Thursday (Nov 14) that discussions over a deal to acquire a majority stake in the local insurer are still ongoing after…
Read MoreSingapore stocks rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Thursday (Nov 14) as Asian indices closed mixed and the US dollar continued to strengthen. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent or 17.82 points to 3,738.16. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 303 to 233, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion changed hands. South Korea’s Kospi edged…
Read MoreSingapore tech firm Circles is said to weigh sale of digital arm Circles.Life
CIRCLES Global, a technology company whose backers include private equity firm Warburg Pincus, is considering a sale of its digital telecom services provider Circles.Life amid interest from prospective investors, according to people familiar with the matter. The Singapore-based company is working with a financial adviser as it evaluates a potential sale that could value Circles.Life…
Read MoreMore Singaporeans invest, but worries persist over overspending, lack of retirement planning: OCBC survey
MORE Singaporeans are investing and on track with their investment goals, with fixed-income assets such as Treasury bills (T-bills) playing a big role, a survey by OCBC found. According to the bank’s annual Financial Wellness Index released on Thursday (Nov 14), the number of respondents that invest increased by 9 percentage points to 88 per…
Read MoreSiemens flags tough times ahead after Q4 profit beat
SIEMENS flagged mounting geopolitical risks like trade conflicts and weak consumer demand in the year ahead after posting fourth quarter earnings slightly ahead of forecasts. The company, whose products range from industrial controllers and software to trains, is targeting comparable sales of 3 to 7 per cent over the next 12 months. That is down…
Read MoreShocking Video Captures Premier League Referee David Coote Snorting White Powder During Euro 2024 Amid Jurgen Klopp Controversy [WATCH]
![Shocking Video Captures Premier League Referee David Coote Snorting White Powder During Euro 2024 Amid Jurgen Klopp Controversy [WATCH]](https://data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/77936/david-coote.jpg "Shocking Video Captures Premier League Referee David Coote Snorting White Powder During Euro 2024 Amid Jurgen Klopp Controversy [WATCH]")
A shocking video has emerged that appears to show suspended Premier League referee David Coote snorting white powder. Coote is already under fire after and has been suspended by the PGMOL after he was caught on camera making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The new video has left millions of football fans…
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