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Richard Branson steps in to help woman on death row

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10 months ago

July 27, 2023

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Singapore is set to execute a 45-year-old woman, Saridewi Djamani, for drug trafficking, marking the first execution of a woman in the country in almost two decades.

She was found guilty of trafficking 30g of heroin in 2018.

This comes just three days after another Singaporean, Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, was executed for trafficking 50g of heroin. Singapore’s strict anti-drug laws impose the death penalty for trafficking over 15g of heroin and 500g of cannabis.

Critics, including British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, have condemned Singapore’s use of the death penalty, arguing that it does not serve as an effective deterrent against crime.

Saridewi’s case has drawn attention from human rights advocates who claim that the death penalty has no unique deterrent effect and that it defies international safeguards.

Singapore’s authorities defend their tough stance on drugs, asserting that it helps maintain the country’s low crime rate and public safety.

However, anti-death penalty advocates dispute this claim, stating that the evidence does not support the idea that capital punishment curbs drug-related offenses.

As one of the few countries actively carrying out drug-related executions, Singapore’s decision to execute Saridewi sparks renewed debate over the use of the death penalty in drug cases.

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EV market witnesses unprecedented price cuts

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6 hours ago

May 13, 2024

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Established brands like Peugeot and Nissan are slashing prices by significant margins to compete with emerging Chinese EV competitors.

Facing a dual challenge of a decelerating growth in EV adoption and a surge in competitively priced alternatives from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and MG, traditional automakers are forced to enact substantial price cuts to clear inventory.

This trend reflects the fast pace within the market and signals the formidable struggle for dominance in the EV space. #featured #trending

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President Biden threatens to cut off weapons supplies to Israel

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4 days ago

May 10, 2024

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Does this mark a shift in Washington’s public approach to the war?

President Joe Biden is vowing to withhold weapons from Israel if the Jewish State goes forward with its invasion of Rafah.

The comments came after the Biden administration halted a recent shipment of bombs amid concerns over Israel’s plans to launch a full-scale assault on Rafah even as cease-fire talks continue with Hamas.

Jonathan Tobin, the Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #GazaWar #Rafah

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OpenAI prepares search software to rival Google

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4 days ago

May 9, 2024

Nathan Langridge

OpenAI is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking AI-powered search product, aiming to compete directly with Google’s dominant search engine.

By harnessing the power of AI, OpenAI aims to deliver more accurate and relevant search results, potentially revolutionising the way people access and consume information online.

Russ Macumber from Impressive joins to discuss. #trending #featured