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Social media
Google, Meta and others face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats
Australia’s online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to to protect people from violent extremists and terrorists.
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AseanPlus News
Asian markets mixed ahead of Bank of Japan decision
HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday (March 19) ahead of a much-anticipated Bank of Japan meeting that is expected to see it shift away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy.
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Technology
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix begins mass production of next generation memory chip
SEOUL (Reuters) - SK Hynix Inc said on Tuesday it has begun mass production of next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in artificial intelligence chipsets, with sources saying initial shipments will go to Nvidia this month.
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World
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
TELUK, Indonesia (Reuters) - Solikah, an Indonesian housewife living in the fishing village of Teluk, was in tears as she pointed to piles of trash strewn on a beach close to her home of 40 years.
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World
Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says
(Reuters) - The development of unmanned systems, or drones, is key to give Kyiv an advantage over "a numerically superior" Russian forces, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said late on Monday.
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Entertainment
Bella Astillah shocked by claims that she planned Ruhainies and Aliff Aziz's arrest
Bella says she will not let netizens' opinions on the matter affect her and is choosing to move on.
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Living
Coffee farmers innovate to adapt to climate change
Planting fruit trees that provide shade and maintain humidity around coffee plants are some of the methods farmers are adopting to ensure good harvest.
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The Doctor Says
Down Syndrome can be a complex condition to manage
This common chromosomal disorder can result in multiple health issues that require timely intervention for the best quality of life.
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Nation
Fake 'Arai' helmets worth over RM70,000 seized in Penang raid
BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has seized fake branded helmets amounting to RM70,240 here.
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Social media
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Reddit and Google’s YouTube were ordered by a New York state judge to face lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for helping enable the avowed white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in 2022 at a Buffalo, New York grocery store.
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Philippines
EU, Philippines announce restart of free trade talks
MANILA: The EU and the Philippines announced the resumption of their free trade negotiations, seven years after they were halted, Manila’s Department of Trade and Industry said in a statement.
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South Korea
Four out of 10 S. Korean youths say ‘reunification not necessary’
SEOUL: Four out of 10 students in South Korea believe that reunification between the divided Koreas is no longer necessary, a government survey showed.
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Singapore
Man jailed after failed attempt to get another man to ‘tailgate’ into Taylor Swift concert
SINGAPORE: A man who attempted to get another man to “tailgate” a concertgoer into Taylor Swift’s concert has been jailed for two weeks in what is believed to be the Republic’s first concluded prosecution linked to the American pop star’s Eras Tour.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Was the dead body of an Australian man found at an Ampang condominium?
FINDING a dead body can be a horrifying experience, and as such any claim of this nature would go viral quickly.
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Internet
Three teens detained over gruesome murder of 13-year-old classmate, sparking online debate in China
In the last recorded moments before the 13-year-old boy’s death, he was filmed by surveillance cameras sitting on a scooter, surrounded by three of his classmates. An hour later, his phone went dead, kicking off a frantic search by relatives.
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Technology
Nvidia's new software tools meant for companies adding AI to business
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Nvidia on Monday unveiled software aimed at making it easier for businesses to incorporate artificial intelligence systems into their work, broadening the chipmaker's offerings.
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Nation
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia exam results out on March 26
PUTRAJAYA: The results of the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) 2023 will be released on March 26, says the Education Ministry.
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Rugby
Rugby-Crusaders lose Franks for two weeks for high hit
(Reuters) - Super Rugby Pacific champions the Canterbury Crusaders, already enduring the club's worst ever run of results, were struck by a fresh blow on Tuesday when former All Blacks prop Owen Franks was suspended for two weeks.
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AI
Report: Apple in talks to bring Google’s Gemini AI to iPhone
Apple is in advanced negotiations with Google to adopt its powerful Gemini AI models for the iPhone, Bloomberg reported on March 18.
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Entertainment
Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance
Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.