Merry Gel Sigui
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
25 dead in India’s Citizenship Law protests
India experiences deadly unrest as protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act spread across Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. At least 25 people killed, over 260 police personnel injured during demonstrations against a law seen as discriminatory by many.
Missing Taiwan military official confirmed dead in helicopter crash
A tragic helicopter crash in Taiwan claimed the life of Air Force General Shen Yi-ming and seven defense officials. The UH-60M Black Hawk went down in mountainous terrain near Taipei, with five survivors rescued. General Shen, who had recently taken office, was a 62-year-old veteran military leader.
Mexican leader slams predecessors for allowing drug lord “El Chapo” hold...
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador accused previous administrations of enabling drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman to hold power comparable to a national leader, citing widespread government corruption that delayed his arrest and allowed criminal influence.
Taiwan’s Air Force General went missing after helicopter crash landing
Taiwan's Air Force General Shen Yi-ming went missing after his Black Hawk helicopter made an emergency landing in northern Taipei. The aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after takeoff, prompting immediate search and rescue operations.
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
Thailand, France, and Mexico are implementing strict measures to ban single-use plastic bags. The initiatives aim to reduce ocean waste and protect wildlife, with Thailand targeting a complete plastic ban by next year after ranking sixth globally in sea waste dumping.
Fast-food chain sued by Bruce Lee’s daughter for copyright infringement
Shannon Lee, representing Bruce Lee Enterprises, has filed a lawsuit against Real Kungfu in a Shanghai court. She demands the chain stop using her father's image and seeks 210 million yuan (US$30 million) in compensation for 15 years of unauthorized use of the martial arts legend's likeness.
Court rules Turkey’s Wikipedia block as unconstitutional
Turkey's constitutional court has ruled the two-year government ban on Wikipedia unconstitutional. The court's 10-6 vote determined the block violated free speech rights, ordering the ban immediately lifted. The original block stemmed from Wikipedia entries alleging government cooperation with terrorist organizations.
Israel’s PM Netanyahu wins landslide victory despite corruption charges
Benjamin Netanyahu secures landslide victory in Likud party leadership primary, defeating opponent Gideon Saar with 41,792 votes against 15,885, maintaining his party leadership despite pending legal challenges.
Iraq president offers to resign after rejecting PM candidate
Iraq's President Barham Saleh refused to name Iran-backed Governor Asaad al-Eidani as prime minister, seeking to avoid further bloodshed. He is prepared to resign, highlighting the ongoing political tension and uncertainty in the country's leadership selection process.
Media network CNN says Amazon sells fake and dangerous kids’ products
CNN investigated potentially unsafe children's products on Amazon, revealing a 4-in-1 baby car seat and stroller that fails safety standards. The fake product, priced at $299, uses an unauthorized image of Ivanka Trump and is $200 cheaper than the authentic Doona brand, raising serious consumer safety concerns.
