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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday (April 18) it had terminated 28 employees after some staff ...
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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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Indonesia purchases two patrol boats from Italy for $1.25b - Politics - The Jakarta Post
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Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar’s daughter after pro-Palestine protest: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) daughter Isra Hirsi announced Thursday she had been suspended ...
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Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar’s daughter after pro-Palestine protest
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
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Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat: Daniel Suidani, a prominent Solomon Islands critic of China who was former Malaita ...
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Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat
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Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
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Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts
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Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest: At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared ...
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Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest
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Indonesia calls on key countries for restraint, de-escalation in Mideast - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Massive Mt. Ruang eruption sends plumes nearly 70,000 feet high: The eruption may even have injected aerosols into the stratosphere.
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Massive Mt. Ruang eruption sends plumes nearly 70,000 feet high
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Hawker for a day: This CEO washes dishes, whips up meals at food courts he runs: The next time you're at a Kopitiam food court, the person preparing your ...
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Hawker for a day: This CEO washes dishes, whips up meals at food courts he ...
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The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury: Bonnie the Nihi Goat, as she’s known on Instagram, has become the accidental mascot of one of ...
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The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury
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Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar’s Daughter, Suspended for Protesting at Columbia: Isra Hirsi, the Democratic congresswoman’s daughter, was part of a tent encampment ...
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Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar’s Daughter, Suspended for Protesting at Columbia
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Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill: Priyanka Kishore is the founder and principal economist at research company Asia Decoded in ...
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Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill
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Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region: This article is to mark Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote protection of ...
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Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region
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Senate kills both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Spectacular images / Thousands are evacuated after volcanic eruptions in Indonesia
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PIK 2 race circuit must not repeat Mandalika's ‘issues’ - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
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Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions
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Column of smoke and lightning: tsunami warning after violent volcanic eruption in Indonesia
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Column of smoke and lightning: tsunami warning after violent volcanic ...
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'We're going to go home and cry': Kenneth Chung and Hazelle Teo on losing Star Awards 2024 Best Radio Programme
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Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia: The result will invite fresh scrutiny of coach Tony Vidmar’s methods and selection decisions ...
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Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia
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Nature’s grand theatre: Volcanic eruption and northern lights create stunning visuals in Iceland. Watch!
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With Jonatan on song, Indonesia may find rhythm to go all the way in Chengdu: PETALING JAYA: Indonesia, led by the in-form Jonatan Christie (pic) in the men’s ...
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Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
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Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge ...
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Scoot cancels some flights between Singapore and East Malaysia after eruption of Indonesia's Ruang volcano
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'Maybe my expectations were too high': Tourist left underwhelmed after trying 'best' Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore
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'Maybe my expectations were too high': Tourist left underwhelmed ...
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Sen. Cotton suggests people ‘Take matters in their own hands’ when facing pro-Hamas protesters
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Indonesia eruption sparks evacuations, tsunami threat: Indonesian rescuers are racing to evacuate thousands of people after a volcano erupted five times ...
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Indonesia eruption sparks evacuations, tsunami threat
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Israel artist says Venice Biennale pavilion won’t open until Gaza ceasefire: An artist representing Israel at the international art fair calls for an immediate ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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'I almost vomited blood': Richard Low recounts giving Chantalle Ng maths tuition for PSLE
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'I almost vomited blood': Richard Low recounts giving Chantalle ...
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Georgia: Thousands protest again against agent law: There have been renewed pro-European protests in Georgia. There were clashes between demonstrators and police ...
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Georgia: Thousands protest again against agent law
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'Treating us like we're not human': Landlord under fire for listing balcony at Ang Mo Kio flat for rent
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'Treating us like we're not human': Landlord under fire for ...
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National security: The key to success for the next government - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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Navigating antimonopoly rules in infrastructure SOE mergers - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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'We are also artistes and use our voices': Mediacorp radio DJs on being recognised at Star Awards 2024
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Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...
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Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
  • Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.

  • Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.

  • The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.

  • The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
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Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool: LOS ANGELES — Netflix on Thursday (April 18) unexpectedly announced that it will stop ...
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Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
  • Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.

  • Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.

  • The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.

  • Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
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Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid: Honduras has recalled its charge d’affaires while Venezuela plans to close its ...
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Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid
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An Iranian Woman Finds Her Might, in “The Smallest Power”: Robin Wright writes about the animated short “The Smallest Power,” by Andy Sarjahani ...
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An Iranian Woman Finds Her Might, in “The Smallest Power”
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Indonesian coffee takes lead in Egyptian market : JAKARTA: Indonesia has become Egypt’s main source of coffee, authorities said on Tuesday ...
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Indonesian coffee takes lead in Egyptian market 
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'Grown in soil as precious as gold': Diner calls herself 'stupid' after paying $25 for beansprouts dish at Tiong Bahru eatery
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'Grown in soil as precious as gold': Diner calls herself ...
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Supreme Court grapples with limits on obstruction charge in Jan. 6 cases: Supreme Court justices grappled with limits on an obstruction charge filed in Jan ...
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Supreme Court grapples with limits on obstruction charge in Jan. 6 cases
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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‘Revenge is no war plan’: Why an Israeli teenager is choosing jail over war with Gaza
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‘Revenge is no war plan’: Why an Israeli teenager is choosing jail over ...
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Pro-Palestinian protests could foreshadow a summer of upheaval : Recent pro-Palestinian protests pose a challenge for President Biden and spark debate over ...
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Pro-Palestinian protests could foreshadow a summer of upheaval
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911 outage reported across multiple US states, officials say: Emergency services on the 911 telephone call line were restored late on Wednesday (April 17) in ...
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911 outage reported across multiple US states, officials say
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
  • A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.

  • In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.

  • Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
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400 years of New York: When the Lower East Side was still called Kleindeutschland
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400 years of New York: When the Lower East Side was still called ...
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San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane: San Francisco restaurant owner Eiad Eltawil says he's on a 30-day hunger strike ...
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San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike ...
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Adventures at home: Katong-Joo Chiat gets more colourful with new Heritage Activation Node
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Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
  • The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.

  • Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.

  • He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.

  • A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
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Swiss climate activists continue to protest, but change ‘is not easy’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce summoned the school’s president and ...
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Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
  • Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

  • Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

  • University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

  • The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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'You can be the stand-in for Lawrence Wong during NDP': Shawn Thia plays into netizens saying he looks like future PM
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'You can be the stand-in for Lawrence Wong during NDP': Shawn ...
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“Ecologically dubious”: Opponents of the B304new show MPs where there is a problem
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“Ecologically dubious”: Opponents of the B304new show MPs where there is a ...
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Ilhan Omar's Daughter Suspended From Barnard Over Pro-Palestinian Protest: Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi said she was one of three students who were suspended ...
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Ilhan Omar's Daughter Suspended From Barnard Over Pro-Palestinian Protest
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'No animosity': Co-founder of popular Katong bakery Dona Manis opens shop next door, selling almost the same items
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'No animosity': Co-founder of popular Katong bakery Dona Manis ...