The official set to oversee Wales’ Six Nations encounter with France this weekend was previously embroiled in a controversy involving a player who made a chilling throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent. Rewind to March 2023 and referee James Doleman, 34, was officiating a Super Rugby fixture between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes, during which […]
A snowboarder who suffered a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics became a sex worker Mark Whiley Sports Reporter 09:00, 15 Feb 2026 View 4 Images Melo Imai moved into the adult industry after flopping at the Winter Olympics(Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images) A Winter Olympian swapped the slopes for the world of adult entertainment after […]
SINGAPORE: Some customers may receive their bak kwa orders late, said the owner of Century Bakkwa, after a fire broke out at its store along Dunlop Street on Sunday (Feb 15). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at 30 Dunlop Street at about 11.40am. A check by CNA […]
George Russell has had plenty of highlights through his seven seasons in Formula 1 so far – five victories and 24 podiums are just some of the accolades he has to shout about. But, away from the track, his personality and sense of fun have captivated fans just as much. To mark his 28th birthday, […]
By JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 03:19 EST, 15 February 2026 | Updated: 03:21 EST, 15 February 2026
Fergal Keane, 65, has worked for the BBC for 37 years and has reported from some of the most dangerous places in the world. He has now announced he is leaving the corporation 08:06, 15 Feb 2026Updated 08:06, 15 Feb 2026 View 3 Images A BBC legend has exited the corporation after 37 years working […]
China’s supply chain is stepping up investments in liquid cooling technology as the global AI build-out pushes data centre power densities to levels that air cooling can no longer efficiently handle. Dozens of Chinese listed companies have in recent months announced plans to expand into, or ramp up, liquid-cooling systems as demand surges for technology […]
In the bleakest days of the Cold War, there was a terrifying yet oddly reassuring logic to the nuclear standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. The two superpowers were constrained by a deterrence strategy and a fear of mutually assured destruction. The media, then dominated by fewer but more widely watched TV […]
The BBC’s long standing foreign correspondent Fergal Keane is leaving the corporation after 37 years. The 65-year-old expressed his “sadness” to be leaving in a short statement. “I leave with a natural degree of sadness but with immense gratitude to the organisation and the people I have been privileged to work alongside. The BBC remains […]
Speed skater Niall Treacy was penalised for a collision in the short track 1500m final at the Milan Winter Olympics, dropping from sixth to ninth place after a lengthy review by officials Matthew Abbott and Jon Doel. 07:29, 15 Feb 2026Updated 08:23, 15 Feb 2026 View Image Niall Treacy, Shaoang Liu and Shin Dong Min […]
A techie with 20 years of experience has shared frustration over working in India, highlighting issues in offices across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and other cities. The techie called the mentality of the Indian IT sector exhausting and demotivating. (Pexels/Representational Image) In a Reddit post, the techie wrote about being drained by colleagues who are unwilling to […]
Terry Jenkins may have earned millions during his darts career but that didn’t stop him from quitting in order to become an antiques dealer. Nicknamed ‘The Bull’, the 62-year-old reached nine PDC major finals during his 15-year stint on the tour while earning £1,356,973 throughout his career. Jenkins – who has 16 titles to his […]
Official newspaper editorials have condemned Gen. Zhang Youxia for allegedly undermining Xi’s authority, abetting corruption and damaging efforts to develop China’s combat effectiveness. Some analysts wondered if the two men had disagreed over policy, while others theorized that Xi wanted to eliminate a perceived threat. Some sleuths have resorted to studying body language as they […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is very much “wedded” to its policy of “strategic autonomy” when, at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, he was asked about India being “forced” to “wean off” Russian oil. Jaishankar’s statement came days after US President Donald Trump announced the “historic” trade deal in a post on […]
SINGAPORE – A fire broke out in a shop selling bak kwa, or barbecued meat, in Little India on the afternoon of Feb 15, days before Chinese New Year. The owner of Century Bakkwa, Ms Simbian Chua, posted on social media shortly after noon that the shop was on fire, adding that “there is 500kg […]
Dr Xuan Wang, a senior lecturer in Chinese studies at Cardiff University, explains how to gallop ahead in the next 12 months We may have celebrated a new year just six weeks ago, but if things haven’t quite gone to plan, then there’s good news: you’ve got a second chance. Lunar New Year is approaching […]
<img src="https://www.socialmediaasia.com/wp-content/uploads/article-96.png" alt="'Enhancing combined operational readiness': Indian Navy holds exercise with Indonesia and Japan in Andaman Sea" title=" Naval excercise (Image credit: Indian Navy’s X handle) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Naval excercise (Image credit: Indian Navy’s X handle) The Indian Navy joined forces with Japan and Indonesia for a trilateral exercise in the Andaman Sea on […]
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (February 14, 2026) described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as “immature” and lacking understanding of the economy and accused the Opposition party of spreading misinformation as it had no constructive agenda to criticise the Narendra Modi government. U.S. trade deal compromises India’s energy and data security, farmers’ […]
SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was involved in an accident with a motorcycle in Orchard Road on Feb 11. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said on Feb 14 they were alerted to the accident in Orchard Road towards Bras Basah Road, at the junction of […]
Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 4 mins info Two sitting Philippine senators have been identified as “co-perpetrators” in former president Rodrigo Duterte‘s crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC), documents released by prosecutors show. […]
Some familiar faces are dropping in as Disney gets into the micro-drama craze with its new short-form series, Locker Diaries. Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors. […]
An official flag for our cultural achievement Brooklyn: Emblazoned on the ostensible “gay pride” flag removed from the Stonewall National Monument was the legend, “Stonewall National Monument Established 2016,” together with the unmistakable and unique arrowhead symbol of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service. So, that flag must have been a U.S. […]
MANILA, Philippines — Pickleball’s remarkable surge in popularity in the Philippines reaches a milestone as the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 makes its debut on Feb. 25 at Pickletown in Davao City, featuring both Under-19 Rising Stars and adult competition categories. Introduced in Cebu in 2016 as a little-known sport, pickleball has since surged into a […]
China’s AI boom takes center stage at Spring Festival one year after DeepSeek stirred the industry Technology AI firms are preparing to launch their own models in the hopes of stealing the spotlight By The News Digital February 14, 2026 China’s AI boom takes center stage at Spring Festival one year after DeepSeek stirred the industry […]
KUALA LUMPUR – Bersatu has lodged reports with the police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Meta following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page on Feb 12. Party information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said the reports were made to ensure immediate action is taken by the authorities. He […]
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Located at the geometric heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nansha in Guangzhou is a state-level new area, the largest section of the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone, and a demonstration zone for comprehensive cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It not only carries the earnest […]
Marcus Smith celebrated England’s victory over Wales in the Six Nations but has already hinted at switching allegiance later in his rugby career. The Harlequins star was introduced for the final 15 minutes of the 48-7 win at Twickenham. Smith initially forged his reputation at fly-half but once again showed his versatility after being deployed […]
When I argued in this column last week that such was the public’s lack of confidence in the monarchy and the government (the two premier institutions in the land) that both may be on very rocky ground, I referenced the febrile days of the mid-1600s when Oliver Cromwell overthrew the pair of them. So, this […]
