So much news i haven’t reported - sorry, had exams this week and a few private issues within my other roles at other groups. I’ll try to be back soon.
Anyway, i thought id pop in and share a few things:
🇸🇬 Singapore will be hosting the 2029 SEA-Games, the 5th that Singapore will be hosting.
🇵🇭 The son of a dictator has won the election in a landslide victory in Philippines, with protests claiming voting fraud.
🎨 Fillipino artists also are facing discrimination after many commisions are being pulled out due to the current political situation.
🎥 ALSO: Uncovering 22 mysterious holes in the Sahara desert on Google Earth. One of my most well spent 30 minutes on a Vox video 😁!
Anyway, i thought id pop in and share a few things:
🇸🇬 Singapore will be hosting the 2029 SEA-Games, the 5th that Singapore will be hosting.
🇵🇭 The son of a dictator has won the election in a landslide victory in Philippines, with protests claiming voting fraud.
🎨 Fillipino artists also are facing discrimination after many commisions are being pulled out due to the current political situation.
🎥 ALSO: Uncovering 22 mysterious holes in the Sahara desert on Google Earth. One of my most well spent 30 minutes on a Vox video 😁!
Monkeypox - what is it?
Monkeypox is a rare infection. The virus is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox.
Experts say the chances of infection are generally low, and mostly occur in remote parts of Central and West Africa.
Infections typically lasts 2-4 weeks, and causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
Where is monkeypox right now?
As of May 24
Cases Tally:
🇪🇸 Spain: 41
🇵🇹 Portugal: 23
🏴 England: 20
🇨🇦 Canada: 5
🇮🇹 Italy: 4
🇺🇸 United States: 2
🇩🇰 Denmark: 1
🏴 Scotland: 1
Monkeypox has not been seen in Singapore since May 2019 - an imported case. MOH is following the situation closely.
How does the virus spread?
- Any one of the following ways:
Contact with body fluids or sores of an infected person
- Through broken skin, respiratory tract, or through the eyes, nose, or mouth
- Contact with infected animals
- Through virus-contaminated items
- Direct contact during sex. It has not previously been associated with sexual contact.
Unlike Covid-19, monkeypox isn't considered contagious before people develop symptoms.
Experts say the risk is generally low.
Studies suggest the number of people who will hypothetically contract the disease from an infected person are generally low, but higher among people with multiple sexual partners, especially some men who have sex with men.
Vaccines against smallpox also provide immunity against monkeypox.
Even if there is a large monkeypox outbreak would likely be easier to handle than the current pandemic.
Information: CDC dated July 2021, Vox May 2022
Monkeypox is a rare infection. The virus is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox.
Experts say the chances of infection are generally low, and mostly occur in remote parts of Central and West Africa.
Infections typically lasts 2-4 weeks, and causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
Where is monkeypox right now?
As of May 24
Cases Tally:
🇪🇸 Spain: 41
🇵🇹 Portugal: 23
🏴 England: 20
🇨🇦 Canada: 5
🇮🇹 Italy: 4
🇺🇸 United States: 2
🇩🇰 Denmark: 1
🏴 Scotland: 1
Monkeypox has not been seen in Singapore since May 2019 - an imported case. MOH is following the situation closely.
How does the virus spread?
- Any one of the following ways:
Contact with body fluids or sores of an infected person
- Through broken skin, respiratory tract, or through the eyes, nose, or mouth
- Contact with infected animals
- Through virus-contaminated items
- Direct contact during sex. It has not previously been associated with sexual contact.
Unlike Covid-19, monkeypox isn't considered contagious before people develop symptoms.
Experts say the risk is generally low.
Studies suggest the number of people who will hypothetically contract the disease from an infected person are generally low, but higher among people with multiple sexual partners, especially some men who have sex with men.
Vaccines against smallpox also provide immunity against monkeypox.
Even if there is a large monkeypox outbreak would likely be easier to handle than the current pandemic.
Information: CDC dated July 2021, Vox May 2022
The Straits Times
No new monkeypox cases here, but doctors must be vigilant: MOH
MOH said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
A school shooting has killed 19 students in Texas, the deadliest in 10 years, and the 3rd highest by death toll ever.
It took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders, were preparing to start summer break this week. At least one teacher was among the adults killed, and several other children were wounded.
Texas is known for its high amount of pro-gun supporters in the state.
President Biden renewed the his parties push for tighter gun control laws in his latest speech.
Latest news on the shooting >
Media: NDTV
It took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders, were preparing to start summer break this week. At least one teacher was among the adults killed, and several other children were wounded.
Texas is known for its high amount of pro-gun supporters in the state.
President Biden renewed the his parties push for tighter gun control laws in his latest speech.
Latest news on the shooting >
Media: NDTV
NDP 2022 will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform, with most of the seats to be filled.
NE shows for Primary 5 pupils will also return, as well as two ticketed previews. Details for the balloting of tickets will be released later.
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This year's National Day theme song is "Stronger Together!" performed by Taufik Batisah, who won the Singapore Idol competition.
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Photos by Straits Times and NDP 2022
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NE shows for Primary 5 pupils will also return, as well as two ticketed previews. Details for the balloting of tickets will be released later.
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This year's National Day theme song is "Stronger Together!" performed by Taufik Batisah, who won the Singapore Idol competition.
Read More >
Photos by Straits Times and NDP 2022
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A traveller from Barcelona bound for Australia that transited at Changi Airport on June 2, tested positive for monkeypox.
There is no significant risk of transmission. The traveller did not enter Singapore or interact with others in the community.
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Photo by CNA
There is no significant risk of transmission. The traveller did not enter Singapore or interact with others in the community.
Read More >
Photo by CNA
Balloting for NDP tickets has started, and members of the public can apply to get tickets for the 2 preview shows, or the 9th August Show.
All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Apply here >
Photo by Mothership
All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Apply here >
Photo by Mothership
Minister Lawrence Wong will be promoted to Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, and will continue as Minister for Finance.
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Photo by MCI
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Photo by MCI
E-News
JUST IN: 5 have died after a car accident along Tanjong Pagar road, where a car crashed into a shophouse. SCDF was alerted at around 5:40 am earlier this morning. Around 200m of Tanjong Pagar Road have been cordoned off, with bus services 80/145 diverted…
The driver of Tanjong Pagar car crash was speeding at 148km/h on a road with a speed limit of 50km/h.
An autopsy also showed that the driver had alcohol in his system, and all those who died did so of severe burns in the fire that engulfed the car and shophouse.
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Photo by E-News and Straits Times
An autopsy also showed that the driver had alcohol in his system, and all those who died did so of severe burns in the fire that engulfed the car and shophouse.
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Photo by E-News and Straits Times
Putin is weaponzing food. Here is what is happening.
Ukraine is the 5th largest wheat exporter, and the top sunflower oil exporter in the world, and its crops can feed 400 million people around the world.
Grain from last years harvest is being stolen by Russia according to satellite images.
This grain usually gets out of Ukraine via ports in the Black Sea. While this way is not currently feasible, some grain is getting out via land, but this is not enough.
Africa imports lots of food from Ukraine, and there are already food shortages in Africa.
The Head of African Union and Senegalese president had a meeting with Putin recently, to strike a deal with Putin on grain.
Putin needs allies in this war, and this is one way he is doing so.
Food is a critical item that every country needs - and the WTO have warned that a global food crisis is nearing, and the UN warns 1.6bn people around the world can face hunger.
Photo by the New York Times
Information from Vox, WTO, UN, BBC, DW.
Ukraine is the 5th largest wheat exporter, and the top sunflower oil exporter in the world, and its crops can feed 400 million people around the world.
Grain from last years harvest is being stolen by Russia according to satellite images.
This grain usually gets out of Ukraine via ports in the Black Sea. While this way is not currently feasible, some grain is getting out via land, but this is not enough.
Africa imports lots of food from Ukraine, and there are already food shortages in Africa.
The Head of African Union and Senegalese president had a meeting with Putin recently, to strike a deal with Putin on grain.
Putin needs allies in this war, and this is one way he is doing so.
Food is a critical item that every country needs - and the WTO have warned that a global food crisis is nearing, and the UN warns 1.6bn people around the world can face hunger.
Photo by the New York Times
Information from Vox, WTO, UN, BBC, DW.
Telegram will be introducing a new subscription based service called Telegram Premium soon.
All existing services will be free, and this subscription will allow Telegram to mitigate server costs as they provide even more powerful features. The price has not been fixed, but it has been reported to be between $3.99/mo - $4.99/mo.
Subscription features:
• Doubled Limits.
• 4 GB Upload Size.
• Faster Download Speed.
• Voice-to-Text Conversion.
• No Ads.
• Unique Reactions.
• Premium Stickers.
• Advanced Chat Management.
• Profile Badge.
• Animated avatars.
• Additional application icons.
See Pavel's message here >
Our channel will always stay free for you to use - so don't worry! 💜
All existing services will be free, and this subscription will allow Telegram to mitigate server costs as they provide even more powerful features. The price has not been fixed, but it has been reported to be between $3.99/mo - $4.99/mo.
Subscription features:
• Doubled Limits.
• 4 GB Upload Size.
• Faster Download Speed.
• Voice-to-Text Conversion.
• No Ads.
• Unique Reactions.
• Premium Stickers.
• Advanced Chat Management.
• Profile Badge.
• Animated avatars.
• Additional application icons.
See Pavel's message here >
Our channel will always stay free for you to use - so don't worry! 💜
Malaysia has partially lifted a ban on fresh kampung chicken according to a Malaysian poultry supplier.
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Photo by Kee Song Tiktok
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Netflix has announced a new reality TV show based on its top show series "Squid Game". Nobody gets killed, but the winner bags a S$6.35 million prize.
This comes after Netflix announced Season 2 of the series Squid Game.
YouTuber MrBeast had conducted a similar feat - his own version of the game in one of his videos.
Casting for the reality show is available here.
Read More >
Photo by Netflix
This comes after Netflix announced Season 2 of the series Squid Game.
YouTuber MrBeast had conducted a similar feat - his own version of the game in one of his videos.
Casting for the reality show is available here.
Read More >
Photo by Netflix
Telegram Premium is slowly being rolled out to a small percentage of users, as Telegram has reached 700 Million Users.
At the same time, all existing features that users have come to expect and rely on for nearly a decade remain free. Moreover, non-premium users will be able to enjoy some of Premium's benefits: for example, download the extra-large documents and view stickers sent by premium users, as well as tap to increase counters on premium reactions that were already added to a message.
You can now update your app and purchase Premium in-app!
Soon, you can buy a premium subscription from @premiumbot.
The price is confirmed to be $7.48 from Apple In-App Purchases.
Whats Included >
Read More >
Purchase Premium
At the same time, all existing features that users have come to expect and rely on for nearly a decade remain free. Moreover, non-premium users will be able to enjoy some of Premium's benefits: for example, download the extra-large documents and view stickers sent by premium users, as well as tap to increase counters on premium reactions that were already added to a message.
You can now update your app and purchase Premium in-app!
Soon, you can buy a premium subscription from @premiumbot.
The price is confirmed to be $7.48 from Apple In-App Purchases.
Whats Included >
Read More >
Purchase Premium
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A $1.5 billion support package to help lower-income families and vulnerable groups due to rising global inflation was announced.
The package will include a GSTV-cash special payment of up to $300, and a $100 utilities credit for every Singaporean household.
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Photo by CNA
The package will include a GSTV-cash special payment of up to $300, and a $100 utilities credit for every Singaporean household.
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Photo by CNA