Modi says India ‘shamed’ after video shows mob parading women naked
Indian PM Narendra Modi condemns the video of two women paraded naked in Manipur amid ethnic clashes.
The violence has claimed 120 lives, leaving 50,000 displaced, and houses destroyed. The EU and India’s Supreme Court Chief Justice express concern and call for action.
POFMA issues correction over false claims of information withholding by PM Lee and DPM Wong on Iswaran’s CPIB arrest
The POFMA office has issued a correction direction to a political commentary blog over alleged misinformation suggesting PM Lee and DPM Wong deliberately withheld details on Minister Iswaran’s CPIB arrest, affirming the officials’ consistency with the initial statements from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
Changi Airport’s monthly passenger count surpasses five million mark for the first time since Covid-19
For the first time since Covid-19 struck in 2020, Changi Airport reported over five million passengers in June 2023. The recovery trend continues, with Q2 passenger traffic nearing 90% of 2019 levels. New routes and the resumption of halted services boost hopes of full tourism recovery by 2024.
Ten killed in landslide in India, dozens missing
Ten people were killed, and dozens were feared trapped after heavy rains triggered a landslide in India’s Maharashtra state. Rescue efforts faced challenges due to ongoing rains and difficult terrain. The monsoon season has caused significant destruction and loss of life across the country.
Climate change and human activities worsen the impact.
Thai govt calls for calm after reformist’s PM bid fails
Thai caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urges calm after military and pro-royalist lawmakers thwart a popular progressive candidate’s bid to become the next premier.
A peaceful protest follows, expressing frustration over the situation. The Move Forward Party’s reformist platform poses a threat to the establishment’s agenda, leading to the suspension of its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, from parliament. Pita has promised to step aside, and property tycoon Srettha Thavisin is expected to lead the coalition backing him.
