Pentagon CIO emphasizes the importance of continuous AI development to prevent AI hegemony by China and Russia. TWC – Pentagon Chief Information Officer John Sherman stressed that both the public and private sectors in the United States must not halt their pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) despite calls for a pause. Sherman’s remarks, delivered at […]
Credit Suisse Trust was found liable for multi-million dollar fraud against Bidzina Ivanishvili and their family, resulting in substantial losses. TWC – In a significant ruling, the Singapore International Commercial Court has instructed Credit Suisse Trust to compensate former Georgia prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili and his family with $926 million. The court concluded that a fraudulent […]
Uber Apologizes for Seminar, Acknowledges Employee Concerns TWC – Uber’s DEI czar, Bo Young Lee, has taken a leave of absence following employee complaints about an event titled “Don’t Call Me Karen.” The company issued an email apology to its staff, aiming to address the seminar that focused on the “American white woman’s experience” and […]
USCIRF cites worsening conditions for religious minorities in India throughout 2022 TWC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again recommended India’s government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to be added to a religious freedom blacklist. The USCIRF released its annual report on Monday, stating that India’s conditions for […]
Royal College of Nursing‘s leader denies Health Secretary engaged with a union over the weekend. TWC – According to Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), NHS nurses on strike in England will attend to emergencies if required. Cullen confirmed that those on picket lines would return at their discretion. […]
Weaker global demand and persistent property weakness challenge China’s post-COVID economic recovery TWC – China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in April, as per National Bureau of Statistics data. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.2, down from 51.9 in March, marking the first contraction since December 2020. This result missed economists’ expectations […]
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina to formally enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary TWC – Sen. Tim Scott has teased a “major announcement” on May 22, where he is expected to announce his 2024 GOP presidential primary bid officially. Since February, the sole Black Republican in the Senate has been testing the waters […]
Richard Sharp steps down as chairman of the BBC following revelations of his involvement in facilitating a loan for former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. TWC – Richard Sharp, the chairman of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has resigned following a report that revealed his involvement in facilitating a loan of almost $1 million for […]
Comedians Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov, also known as Vovan and Lexus, claim credit for the stunt. TWC – The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, was pranked by Russian comedians Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus. The duo, who have previously targeted high-profile figures such as Prince Harry […]
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dismisses claims of ulterior motives, says the open house is not a waste but a government programme TWC – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the Madani Aidilfitri open house organised in six states has ulterior motives, stating that it is a government programme aimed […]