Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Russian President Vladimir Putin, balancing the city-state's sanctions against Moscow with its role in Asean and regional energy security needs. Analysts view the move as pragmatic, given Singapore's condemnation of Russia's Ukraine invasion and its upcoming Asean chairmanship.
New research from the Resolution Foundation indicates Gen Z's early careers are more financially rewarding than millennials', with real weekly pay at age 24 being 12% higher for those born in the late 1990s compared to those born in the late 1980s. However, this positive trend is under threat due to economic pressures and a rising NEET crisis.
Three people were killed and five injured in a shooting at a school in Barangay San Jose, central Philippines. Police arrested one suspect, a minor, and are searching for a second. An investigation into the motive is ongoing.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan industrial area injured at least 54 people, with 18 still unaccounted for. The blast occurred while workers attempted to resume operations after a previous Iranian attack during the war.
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends State Bank of India (SBI) and Bharat Electronics as top stocks to buy for the week of June 22, 2026. SBI is favored for its strong deposit and lending leadership, while BEL is highlighted for its dominant position in defense electronics.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, injured 54 people and left 18 missing. The incident occurred during the start-up of the Barzan local gas supply facility. Authorities are investigating the "technical accident" and conducting search operations.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, injured 54 people and left 18 missing. Authorities are investigating the "technical accident" at the Barzan gas supply facility, which has been brought under control. No public safety threat was reported.
David Batty was adopted at seven and later sought his birth mother, discovering she was coerced into relinquishing him. The Church of England has apologized for its role in such forced adoptions, with the government expected to follow.
Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine, valued at A$816m, from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. Two men were arrested at the scene and charged with drug importation offenses. The operation, "Operation Minjiang," targeted an organized crime group suspected of smuggling drugs into Australia.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
A study reveals private hospitals in India, handling 60% of patients, have minimal research output. Top private hospitals without medical colleges averaged 242 publications, while those with colleges averaged 1,530, far below international benchmarks. The study suggests commercial priorities overshadow research in these institutions.
University of Queensland researcher Joshua Wilson is using drones and AI to survey bird populations, a method that significantly cuts down on manual labor and allows experts to focus on conservation. This technology is crucial for tracking declining bird species globally.
Joshua Wilson, a University of Queensland researcher, is using drones and AI to survey bird populations, aiming to aid conservation efforts by automating data collection and analysis. The project has gathered data from 33 researchers in 11 countries, creating a dataset of nearly 50,000 birds.
Australia's parliament enters a 'settlement season' before its winter break, with the Labor government pushing contentious tax changes and facing opposition to NDIS reforms. Deals with the Greens and Coalition are complicated by party fury, leading to potential legislative roadblocks.
A review of 42 studies found that short-form video platforms like TikTok use personalization, unpredictable scrolling, and novelty to exploit the brain's reward system, leading to addiction-like patterns and desensitization. Researchers caution that evidence for extreme "brainrot" is limited but emphasize the need for user education on recommendation systems.
Researchers propose an 'amplification spiral' framework linking chatbot behaviors like linguistic alignment and sycophancy to reinforcing user delusions. The study, published in Nature, highlights how AI's personalized and agreeable nature may exacerbate vulnerabilities in users, with psychologists reporting patients developing distorted thinking related to AI use.
A UK research project called Slimers is using computer models to create slug prediction maps, helping farmers target pesticide use more effectively. This technology aims to reduce crop damage costs, estimated at £44m annually, and minimize environmental harm by enabling precise application of slug pellets.
Hong Kong researchers are developing an affordable blood test for prostate cancer, aiming to reduce the need for invasive biopsies. The technology is expected to launch in about two years, offering a less uncomfortable diagnostic process for patients like Peter Wan, who experienced a lengthy and invasive journey to his diagnosis.
根據Counterpoint Research報告，2026年第一季全球智慧錶市場出貨量年增4%。蘋果市占率升至23%，出貨量增21%，穩居龍頭。華為、小米、imoo分列二至四名。三星市占率跌至5%，出貨量大跌28%，排名第五，表現最差。
Ebbw Vale, a town that received significant EU funding for regeneration after its steelworks closed, voted overwhelmingly for Brexit. Despite new facilities and tech firms, the area remains economically depressed, with residents citing a sense of being left behind and struggling with the cost of living.
Millions set annual goals, but most abandon them. The author, a neuroscientist, argues that goals work for clear destinations but fail for life's complex questions like career or relationships. Instead, she advocates for an "experimental mindset" focused on learning from uncertainty through small, defined experiments.
The Queen's Club tournament saw its women's event achieve remarkable success, selling out tickets and increasing prize money, while the men's event struggled with a weak field due to player injuries and tax law disadvantages compared to other tournaments.
India's struggle to take wickets in the middle overs (20-35) is a concern for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill believes tall fast bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana can provide breakthroughs, even on unresponsive pitches, as the team explores alternatives to wrist spin.
Cross-border biotech deals between China and the US are facing increased complexity and potential slowdown due to US restrictions on investment and technology transfers, according to analysts. Despite challenges, innovation from China is expected to drive continued partnerships, with out-licensing agreements projected to reach $240 billion.
