Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks
MONTEVIDEO/BRASILIA, March 27 – Canada and South America’s Mercosur bloc are advancing toward a free‑trade agreement that could be signed by the end of the year, with another round of…
With Tunisian opposition figures in jail, some family members lead calls for change
TUNIS, March 27 – The families of dozens of jailed opposition figures in Tunisia are among the few remaining voices demanding democratic freedoms, as they seek the release of loved…
In London’s pubs, love gets a PowerPoint makeover
Those hunting for a match said it was easier for a friend to sell their best qualities. Read More
Hungarians’ growing anger at living in EU’s ‘most corrupt state’
The Hungarian government rejects the ranking and insists its procurement rules comply with standards. Read More
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
March 27 – The United Arab Emirates has told the U.S. and other Western allies it would participate in a multinational maritime taskforce to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war
Over US$10 million (S$12.85 million) worth of cryptocurrencies left Iran between Feb 28 and March 2. Read More
AI used to make ‘fetishised’ images of disabled women
A video of a woman with Down syndrome dancing in shorts and a cropped top has 4 million views. Read More
Man held in Hawaii for 2 years over mistaken identity gets $1.2 million settlement
When he was released, Mr Spriestersbach was given 50 cents along with his identification documents. Read More
Life after Trump: Republicans eye Vance, Rubio for leadership
Mr Vance and Mr Rubio stood out as the main contenders to lead a post-Trump Republican Party. Read More
White House AI czar Sacks to step down, moves to advisory role
Mr Sacks said he is joining President Donald Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Read More