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Meta launches ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours on Threads

Replies to "ghost posts" on Meta's Threads will be sent to users’ messaging inboxes, not allowing other users to see who has liked and replied.
Replies to "ghost posts" on Meta's Threads will be sent to users’ messaging inboxes, not allowing other users to see who has liked and replied.

US Vice-President Vance plans Kenya visit, source says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Private jets and car washes are the latest tax shields for the ultrarich in the US

A tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows people with businesses to fully write off purchases of private jets in the year they buy them.
A tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows people with businesses to fully write off purchases of private jets in the year they buy them.

Can President Trump serve more than two terms?

US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.
US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.

US detains British commentator Sami Hamdi in middle of national speaking tour

British commentator Sami Hamdi is set to be deported from the US after being detained during a speaking tour.
British commentator Sami Hamdi is set to be deported from the US after being detained during a speaking tour.

Trump says he underwent an MRI examination

Earlier in October, US President Donald Trump’s doctor said he was found to be in “exceptional health” in medical evaluation.
Earlier in October, US President Donald Trump’s doctor said he was found to be in “exceptional health” in medical evaluation.

Trump says Putin should end the Ukraine war, not test missiles

Smoke marks on the facade of a residential building damaged during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Alina Smutko
Smoke marks on the facade of a residential building damaged during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

Trump rules out vice-president gambit but would ‘love to’ run for third term

US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.
US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.

More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

A traveller walks through Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the US. government shutdown continues.
A traveller walks through Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the US. government shutdown continues.

Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and South Korea in the coming days.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and South Korea in the coming days.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.