An Indian man found himself at the centre of unexpected attention during a visit to a remote village in China, where locals reportedly clicked more than 1,000 photographs of him at a traditional festival. An Indian man attending a local festival in China received unexpected attention as villagers clicked over 1,000 photos. (Instagram/advikjourney) The man, […]
The joy surrounding BTS’ long-awaited comeback has been mixed with heartbreak for Indian ARMY. As excitement peaked over the announcement of the global tour, many desi fans were left crushed after realising that India did not make it to the tour list. For some, the disappointment hit deeper than expected, and one young fan’s emotional […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BEIJING — Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after […]
A 47-year-old Chinese woman shares her idyllic life as a civil servant in a remote town in Iceland, igniting interest and spirited discussions on social media in mainland China. The woman, known as Megan, hails from Beijing. In 2020, at the age of 42, she decided to pursue a second master’s degree in Iceland, a […]
One welcome effect of President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela that led to the capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro is the release of political detainees in the South American nation. It appears that another authoritarian regime, this one in Central America, has taken notice: Nicaragua. This month, the Nicaraguan government announced the release of dozens […]
The Traitors star Stephen Libby is dating actor and artist Daniel Quirke and counts comedian Lou Sanders among his famous friends 08:00, 17 Jan 2026 View 4 Images Stephen Libby(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt Burlem) The latest series of The Traitors has been packed with surprises, as secret relationships and unexpected links between contestants have […]
COPENHAGEN: Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday (Jan 17) to protest against United States President Donald Trump’s designs to take over the Arctic island. Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense […]
Running into their Golden Jubilee might be a difficult proposition for the Islamic regime of Iran led by the Ayatollahs, as the recent protests have averted. No doubt there has been a genuine domestic problem, mainly socio-economic, feeding into political discontent, but equally and even more important have been the external factors, influences and interests […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with China.Carney said that the deal would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers. ‘China Superpower, Reliable’: Carney DUMPS Trump For Xi, Then Gives TARIFF SHOCK To U.S. In a post on social media platform X, Carney said, “We’ve secured a new trade agreement […]
TROUBLES IN THE SYSTEM Investigators can often find the technical cause of accidents, such as human error or equipment failure. But critics say construction safety faces broader systemic problems, pointing to lax regulation, poor enforcement, and corruption. A lengthy investigation determined that the building collapse in March, though triggered by an earthquake, was fundamentally caused […]
THE remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to be repatriated and arrive in the Philippines Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In a social media post, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac bared the schedule of the repatriation of […]
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the deepening integration of artificial intelligence and the real economy, the robotics industry is emerging as one of the most disruptive frontier sectors. Recently, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) has drawn strong market attention following the disclosure of its impressive investment performance in the robotics space. The Company announced that […]
Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk’s son, Romulus, sues over ‘pain and mental distress’ caused by fake AI images generated by Grok chatbot. The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his artificial intelligence company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed users to generate sexually-exploitative deepfake images of her that have caused her humiliation […]
TIANJIN – Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China’s Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger draw for selfie snappers than scholars. Sales of hard-copy books across the country have failed to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels, data shows, despite the authorities’ efforts to […]
Actor Sibiraj Sathyaraj met Ajith Kumar at the Dubai Autodrome. He shared a video of the meeting and praised Ajith’s commitment to motorsports. Ajith is currently balancing film work with international racing. His racing journey is also being documented in a film. The film will showcase his practice sessions and behind-the-scenes action. Away from the […]
Singapore is back in conversations among Indians, and this time it’s not because of news or politics. A travel video shared by Indian influencer Tanya Khanijow has gone viral, and people are talking about it for a simple reason. Her observations feel real. They sound like things anyone would notice while walking around a city.As […]
A woman in southern China who did not know how to slaughter a pig turned to the internet for help, unexpectedly sparking a heartwarming viral reaction that attracted over 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers and transformed the event into a festive gathering. The story began on January 9, when a woman nicknamed Daidai from Hechuan, Chongqing, posted […]
Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 14:15 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Singapore, Jan 16 (PTI) A Singaporean woman has won a first prize in the Asia (excluding India) and Australia region at the prestigious Vishwa Hindi Geet Competition 2026 held in Mauritius. Organised by the World Hindi Secretariat (WHS), the international competition was held to commemorate […]
The United States criticised South Africa on Thursday over allowing Iran in naval exercises off its coast, describing the move as “unacceptable” in light of ongoing protests in Iran. Ships from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates sailed to waters off Cape Town about a week ago to take part in the exercises […]
India has rapidly ascended to become the world’s second-largest 5G subscriber base, trailing only behind China, according to Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia. With over 400 million 5G users, India is recognized as one of the fastest adopters of this groundbreaking technology, Scindia announced in a social media statement on Friday. Highlighting the nation’s […]
HEADS up, runners! Lace up and mark your calendars as Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, brings back Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026, a community fun run designed to promote holistic wellness and active living among Filipinos. Happening on February 1, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, the event returns after a successful first run […]
SINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced its support for Chinese Visa cardholders to pay with Apple Pay. Together with Apple, Visa will enable Chinese cardholders to add Visa cards[1] from participating banks to Apple Pay and make payments at overseas Visa-accepting merchants, in-store, in-app and online. Today, 79 percent[2] of in-person […]
Australia has shut down more than 4.7 million social media accounts held by children and teens in the first month of enforcing a world-first ban on under-16s accessing major platforms, underscoring the scale of a regulatory experiment that governments around the world are now watching closely. The data, released by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, follows the implementation […]
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay Tarriela, dismissed China’s diplomatic protest against him as “an attempt to deflect from the core issue.” In a post on X, Tarriela cited Article 41(1) of the Vienna Convention, which states that diplomatic missions must not interfere in the internal affairs of […]
A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines servicing some of the world’s busiest stations were halted. Trains on East Japan Railway’s (JR East) Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines were halted for up to nine hours Friday, the railway operator said. JR East said a […]
Published By : Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 13:42 IST Allu Arjun’s Pushpa franchise has become a cult in the history of Indian cinema, with the actor also winning a National Award for Pushpa: The Rise in 2023. Allu Arjun was joined by Rashmika Mandanna on the stage. (Photo Credit: X) South star Allu Arjun created […]
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem observes the scene of ongoing protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images Welcome back to Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: Influencers for […]
TIPPED OFF But the Cambodian government claims the lawless era has come to an end, with Prime Minister Hun Manet pledging on Facebook to “eliminate … all the problems related to the crime of cyber scams”. Cambodia’s anti-scam commission says it has raided 118 scam locations and arrested around 5,000 people in the last six […]
