Global News Roundup: From Sports Triumphs to Tech Tensions
Malaysia's football resurgence and tech giants under scrutiny mark a week of significant events across the globe.
- Malaysia's football team, Harimau Malaya, has shown significant improvement, recently drawing 3-3 with South Korea in the Asian Cup.
- Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat advocates for a digital economy agreement between the EU and ASEAN, highlighting Singapore as a potential gateway.
- IAG reports a personal data leak affecting Air Europa's customers, raising concerns about data security.
- Microsoft acquires AI startup Inflection for $650 million, incorporating its staff into their operations.
- The Life Insurance Association of Singapore releases a guidebook to clarify insurance processes for consumers.
- Apple and Google are set to undergo investigations under a new EU digital law, potentially facing significant fines.
- A proposed UN resolution calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, contingent on the release of hostages.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook inaugurates a new store in Shanghai, attracting a large crowd and overnight queues.