How direct flights between China and India could benefit Beijing more

How direct flights between China and India could benefit Beijing more

India-China ties have been on an upward swing ever since both the Asian giants reached a significant agreement for disengagement in the Depsang and Demchok border areas, along the Line of Actual Control, in October. Taking this forward, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the […]

Locad raises US$9 mil for smart digital logistics engine to expand globally

Locad raises US$9 mil for smart digital logistics engine to expand globally

Funds will drive expansion into the UAE & Saudi Arabia by Q4 2024 Since Series A, Locad has scaled its model across SEA, Australia & China Locad, a leading smart digital logistics engine empowering consumer brands with its Cloud Supply Chain-as-a-Service for global distribution, announced a US$9 million (RM40 million) Pre-Series B fundraise co-led by […]

Trump’s commerce secretary pick is Howard Lutnick, who wants to end Ireland’s trade surplus

Trump’s commerce secretary pick is Howard Lutnick, who wants to end Ireland’s trade surplus

US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary. Lutnick has previously said that America can only “become a great country again” if Ireland stops “running a trade surplus at our expense”. It’s a hint at what the next Trump presidency could mean for Ireland. A trade […]

Dana White Takes Big Risk to Offer Petr Yan a Lifeline Before UFC Macau

Dana White Takes Big Risk to Offer Petr Yan a Lifeline Before UFC Macau

The winds of change are sweeping through the UFC. While some fighters find themselves bidding farewell, others like former bantamweight champion Petr Yan have been extended a lifeline from UFC CEO Dana White. ‘No Mercy’ has been on a rough road recently, losing 3-fights in a row before finally pulling off a unanimous decision win […]

Trump and Yunus have a bitter past, tense future. Unless doormat diplomacy becomes a thing

Trump and Yunus have a bitter past, tense future. Unless doormat diplomacy becomes a thing

Unless doormat diplomacy becomes a thing, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and United States President-elect Donald Trump won’t become best friends anytime soon. If reports coming out of Bangladesh are to be believed, the American flag has been merged with the Israeli one to make a doormat outside the Dhaka University’s student-teacher centre as a […]

Domino’s erupts with a 1kg Cheese Volcano in Japan

Domino’s erupts with a 1kg Cheese Volcano in Japan

We find out if this monstrosity tastes as cheesy as it looks.   On 18 November, Domino’s started selling a 1kg Cheese Volcano, which is the chain’s third-ever volcano pizza, following on from its original debut in January, and the Halloween-themed edition released last month. ▼ A key feature of the volcano is the “crater” […]

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

SAN FRANCISCO — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a […]

Holly Bowles’ father shares heartbreaking message as 19-year-old fights for life following methanol poisoning incident

Holly Bowles’ father shares heartbreaking message as 19-year-old fights for life following methanol poisoning incident

The father of one of the Australian teenagers fighting for life in a Thailand hospital after consuming a drink laced with methanol has shared a heartbreaking message as he sits at her bedside. Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, were among a group of people believed to have fallen ill after consuming the drinks […]

PM Wong meets leaders from Egypt, Vietnam at G-20

PM Wong meets leaders from Egypt, Vietnam at G-20

RIO DE JANEIRO – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met leaders from Egypt and Vietnam on the final day of the Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In social media posts, he spoke of the close links and strong ties Singapore has with these countries. Egypt and Singapore share an interest in promoting […]

Joseph Lizardo returns to lead PH’s Davis Cup revival

Joseph Lizardo returns to lead PH’s Davis Cup revival

When the Philippines returns to the Davis Cup from November 20-23 in Bahrain, one member of the delegation will likely feel a wave of nostalgia upon stepping onto the court. He may inevitably recall the halcyon days of his tennis career, when he represented the country and faced some of the world’s top players in […]

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to mobile so sprouts can experience the “grandeur of the original’s story and combat,” and card game sickos like me have another way to play Triple Triad

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to mobile so sprouts can experience the “grandeur of the original’s story and combat,” and card game sickos like me have another way to play Triple Triad

After months of whispers and a quiet confirmation through paperwork, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile has officially been announced. Square Enix is teaming up with Tencent-owned developer Lightspeed Studios to bring the critically acclaimed MMO to the smartphone. As per a press release, the idea is to adapt Final Fantasy 14 in a mobile-friendly format. That […]

Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024

Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024

A “thrilling beverage” to get you in the holiday mood. With the festive season fast approaching, things are heating up at Starbucks, with the chain announcing its second holiday Frappuccino of the year: the Merry Berry Strawberry Frappuccino. Designed to deliver a taste that’s full of strawberries, this beverage has a mound of pulp at […]

‘Doomsday fish’ returns to Southern California shores for the third time this year

‘Doomsday fish’ returns to Southern California shores for the third time this year

The elusive deep-water oarfish – considered to be a harbinger of bad news – was spotted yet again on the shores of Encinitas, California. It was the state’s third time spotting the species in the last three months, and only the 22nd over the past century. The 9-foot oarfish was found on the shores of […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance […]

Martha Baillie, Sheung-King, Madeleine Thien among Writers’ Trust Awards recipients

Martha Baillie, Sheung-King, Madeleine Thien among Writers’ Trust Awards recipients

Open this photo in gallery: The winners of this year’s Writers’ Trust of Canada awards are Sara O’Leary, Anthony Oliveira, Martha Baillie, Sheung-King, Marie Clements, Rita Wong and Madeleine Thien.Tom Pandi/Supplied The Writers’ Trust of Canada presented seven literary prizes and more than $330,000 to Canadian authors at its annual awards on Tuesday. But the […]

Is your business ready for these 5 shifts in social media

Is your business ready for these 5 shifts in social media

Staying up to date with social trends is essential for businesses to keep up with today’s ever-evolving market, where consumer preferences and behaviors can shift rapidly. In today’s connected world, social networks, creators, influencers, friends and family are key to helping people discover and evaluate products and services. According to research by eMarketer, the Asia Pacific (APAC) […]

Internet use for adults 50 or older can improve mental wellbeing – study finds

Internet use for adults 50 or older can improve mental wellbeing – study finds

Adults over the age of 50 who use the internet, may have fewer symptoms of depression and higher levels of life satisfaction, a new study has found. The study which was published on Monday in Nature Human Behaviour,— looked at 87,559 individuals in 23 countries, including the US, UK and China who were 50 years […]

Xiaomi gears up to launch Redmi Note 14 with stunning 200MP camera in India

Xiaomi gears up to launch Redmi Note 14 with stunning 200MP camera in India

Image Source : REDMI CHINA Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 14 series in India next month. The company has teased the arrival of this mid-budget smartphone series through its social media channels. Previously, Xiaomi confirmed that the new Note series would hit the Indian market in […]

Melbourne teenager’s last social media post before methanol poisoning tragedy in Laos

Melbourne teenager’s last social media post before methanol poisoning tragedy in Laos

One of the Australian teenagers fighting for life in Thailand after drinking a cocktail laced with methanol posted on social media about her trip of a lifetime just weeks before the tragedy. Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, were among a group of people believed to have fallen after consuming the drinks while staying […]

Driver ploughs SUV into kids outside school before being dragged out & beaten days after 35 killed in China ram attack

Driver ploughs SUV into kids outside school before being dragged out & beaten days after 35 killed in China ram attack

SEVERAL children were left injured after a driver in China rammed an SUV into them outside a primary school this morning. Pupils arrived for classes this morning when the car tore down a road and ploughed into them outside the school gates. 8 A car crashed outside Yong’an primary school in Changde, central China on […]

Jailing of 45 Hong Kong democrats in landmark trial draws criticism

Jailing of 45 Hong Kong democrats in landmark trial draws criticism

Hong Kong’s high court on Tuesday jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years following a landmark national security trial that has damaged the city’s once feisty democracy movement and drawn criticism from the US and other countries. A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit […]

Saying goodbye to Nectar Nightclub’s legacy of LGBTQ+ pride

Saying goodbye to Nectar Nightclub’s legacy of LGBTQ+ pride

MANILA, Philippines – The lights may be dimming and the music soon fading, but the spirit of Nectar Nightclub lives on, despite its impending closure on December 31. In a Facebook post, Nectar Nightclub, the pioneering gay club that has been a staple safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global […]

China’s ByteDance values itself at $300 bn despite a looming threat to its business, what’s the maths

China’s ByteDance values itself at $300 bn despite a looming threat to its business, what’s the maths

Despite facing the threat of a possible ban in the US, TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance has set its valuation at $300 billion, the highest seen to date, but what’s the reason behind it? Read to find more read more ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has set its valuation at $300 billion, one […]