Ten fake websites have been blocked by the Singapore authorities over concerns that they could potentially be used to lay the groundwork for disinformation campaigns. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said the websites masquerade as Singapore websites by spoofing or using terms associated with Singapore in their domain names and incorporating familiar local features and visuals.
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Tajikistan-Switzerland Trade Dynamics Drastically Shift In 1H2023
There has been a significant shift in Tajikistan’s trade with Switzerland from January through June 2023, compared to the previous year. The export figures from Tajikistan to Switzerland saw huge drop: the figure reached only 205,562 CFH ($234,427), while in 1H2022 it stood at 265.888 million CFH ($303.2 million).
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Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, people across Florida faced the daunting task of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but many lacked the electricity and fuel to do so. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding, fuel suppliers and power companies are working to get the infrastructure of daily life back up and running, and police are aiding recovery efforts by providing escorts to fuel tankers trying to reach those most in need.
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53 people killed in suspected Syria IS attack
State media reported at least 53 people were killed on Friday in an attack east of Homs in central Syria that was blamed on Islamic State. The director of Palmyra hospital, Walid Audi, said those killed were 46 civilians and seven soldiers. IS has not claimed responsibility for the attack. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported earlier on Friday that Some people managed to escape the attack.
