Directors at businesses operating in the UK’s civil nuclear sector can expect to be held accountable for the decisions they make that impact cybersecurity, according to a newly published cybersecurity strategy for the sector.
India’s Supreme Court frees Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict
AG Perarivalan was convicted for supplying batteries used in a bomb that killed Gandhi in Tamil Nadu 30 years ago; arrested at 19, he was sentenced to death but later had his punishment commuted to a life sentence.
Singapore denies entry to ‘extremist’ Indonesian preacher who sought to ‘legitimise suicide bombings’
Abdul Somad Batubara arrived on a ferry from Indonesian island Batam; was denied entry and sent back the same day; he sought to legitimise suicide bombings in his preachings, and referred to non-Muslims as infidels.
FA data on intermediary payments by football clubs could interest HMRC
The Football Association (FA) in England has released new data showing the number of intermediary payments made by football clubs to agents that relate to football player transactions up to and including 31 January 2022.
China’s new envoy to Singapore says will promote ‘peace and prosperity’ in the region
Sun Haiyan, a longtime member of the International Liaison Department, is China’s 12th ambassador to Singapore.
Forrest Li of Singapore’s Sea Ltd loses nearly US$18 billion in tech stock wipeout
Just a few months ago, Li had a US$22 billion fortune. He’s still rich, but no longer enough to make the cut-off for the top 500 on the planet.
Using neuroscience to make change work in your organisation
Change is a constant background to the commercial world, but for many organisations and teams adapting to change and getting the best out of it is a significant challenge.
Pakistan ramps up security for ex-PM Khan after assassination plot claim
Dozens of police and troops have been assigned to Khan’s Islamabad residence; security forces will also escort him whenever he travels; says he has video message detailing plot.
Climate change prompting Indonesian farmers to compare apples to oranges
Successful apple-growing needs just the right amount of rain and sunshine, as too much or too little can severely affect the fruit’s quality.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifts curfew for Buddhist festival, celebrations muted after deadly violence
Government declared a two-day holiday for the nation’s most important religious event; but cancelled state festival at the Kuragala temple; recent mob violence by loyalists left nine dead and more than 225 wounded.