An Indian woman living in Singapore has sparked conversation online after sharing how relocating to the city quietly transformed her spending habits. An Indian woman revealed how life in Singapore reduced her expenses. (Instagram/sglinks) (Also read: Indian techie on how Singapore changed him as a person: ‘You feel guilty if…’) Taking to Instagram, the woman […]
There’s much that’s up in the air as talks begin between the US and Iran in Pakistan this weekend, from the Strait of Hormuz’s closure to the exchange of fire in Lebanon. But it’s increasingly clear there will be a “before” and “after” the Iran crisis for America’s European allies as the transatlantic relationship plumbs […]
During US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government’s diplomatic strategies. In a social media post, Ramesh criticized the Union Government’s handling of Pakistan’s involvement in mediation, despite its history with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. He pointed to India’s […]
A new kind of club has emerged in the Dutch city of Amsterdam — one where participants put down their devices and go offline. Picture 200 people packed into an ornate, historical church — none of them on their phones. A young woman plays the piano, while others are crowded over three long tables, getting […]
Donald Trump’s addiction to framing every event in the most apocalyptic terms is what allows conservative commentators such as Mark Levin to praise him as “a once-in-a-century president”. But Trump cannot play out his entire presidency on a reckless high wire without eventually falling off – potentially taking America with him into a steep decline […]
“I can’t wait to watch the game – it’s Lion’s Head Meatballs versus Hairy Crab!” Liu Jieling, a 42-year-old company executive from Suzhou, joked about a derby clash pitting a side inspired by her city’s signature crustacean cuisine against one by Yangzhou’s steamed meatballs. Entering its second year, the league continues to captivate fans with […]
China’s top intelligence agency has warned university students to be wary of lucrative job postings that may serve as covers for foreign espionage, as they begin searching for work ahead of a record graduation season. Offers such as earning 800 yuan (US$117) a day for remote data processing or research projects promising easy money could […]
But at the end of what has been – in a fiercely competitive field – one of the weirdest weeks of Trump’s second Presidency, America’s troubles feel just about as existential as Iran’s 09:00, 11 Apr 2026Updated 09:47, 11 Apr 2026 View 5 Images “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON — With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is calculating its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East. After prodding China, which is more […]
In a public health advisory shared on Instagram, UK-based nutritionist Zib Atkins issued a stark warning about global rice consumption, specifically targeting the production geography and the varieties consumers choose. He titled his March 18 post ‘The best rice for health‘ and highlighted a growing concern over heavy metal contamination in staple grains. Also read […]
An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – splashed down without a hitch off the California coast, capping the […]
UK viewers will need a TV licence to watch Tyson Fury’s return to boxing, despite the fight being streamed on Netflix 08:00, 11 Apr 2026 View 2 Images UK Netflix viewers need a TV license to watch Tyson Fury’s return to the ring(Image: (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)) Tyson Fury makes his return to the […]
MANILA, Philippines – Kevin Quiambao became the latest Filipino to win Rookie of the Year in the Korean Basketball League, and for those who have witnessed how tirelessly he works, his latest achievement is nothing out of the ordinary. Just ask Jaylen Johnson, who teamed up with Quiambao in the KBL for the Goyang Sono […]
XIAMEN/KINMEN – Fancy a short getaway to Taiwan while on holiday in south-eastern China? A breezy ferry ride that is more accessible to foreigners than to most Chinese citizens might be an option. From the Chinese coastal city of Xiamen, travellers can board a ferry to Kinmen, an archipelago that is just 3km across the […]
China’s red-chip structure – long used by internet companies to attract foreign capital while navigating domestic restrictions – is facing renewed scrutiny as regulators tighten oversight of offshore listings. The shift is already reshaping the pipeline for Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs), with companies increasingly being encouraged to unwind these structures or justify why […]
What do each of these tweets, all posted on X over the past 18 months, have in common? “As an Irish person, I stand with Palestine.” Conor B, December 3rd, 2024. “As an Irish person, I stand with the call for sanctions against Israel’s apartheid regime for its crimes against Palestinians.” Fiona D, January 12th, […]
Hungarian domestic intelligence, the national police in El Salvador, and several U.S. law enforcement and police departments have been attributed to the use of an advertising-based global geolocation surveillance system called Webloc. The tool was developed by Israeli company Cobwebs Technologies and is now sold by its successor Penlink after the two firms merged in July 2023, according to […]
Djibouti’s veteran leader Ismail Omar Guelleh won the country’s presidential election with 97.8 percent of the vote, according to official results on Saturday. Guelleh won his sixth term at the helm, beating his sole opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar, a little known figure by the general public who secured just 2.2 percent of the vote, according […]
Maya Schauffele may not live in the spotlight, but she plays a steady and important role in the life of Xander Schauffele. From their long-time relationship to life alongside one of golf’s biggest stars, her story offers a glimpse beyond the fairways. Here’s everything you need to know about the woman behind the champion. Watch […]
In 2023, the United States (US) imposed sweeping export controls to restrict China’s access to advanced AI chips. Months later, China accelerated domestic semiconductor investment at a scale reminiscent of Cold War industrial policy and tightened controls over gallium and germanium – minerals essential to chip production. Meanwhile, generative AI systems began drafting legal briefs, […]
KATSEYE – comprising Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea) – bring a truly international perspective to pop culture. Formed through HYBE and Geffen Records’ Dream Academy and Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, the […]
Xiaomi does this better than most. Not building the hardware — plenty of companies do that. Publishing the roadmap and actually telling people what’s coming and when. That part is rarer than it should be. Summary a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-white [&>a]:underline md:text-lg text-base”>Xiaomi has officially announced an OTA update schedule for its wearable lineup covering April through […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a show cause order (SCO) and suspension of a Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) unit following an incident involving an actress after the driver allegedly posted inappropriate social media content using her image. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the agency would hold […]
Just inside the entrance of Joseph’s Fish & Chips is a map of the world full of little white sewing pins. Customers of the chippy are invited to mark their home nation — and the display reflects a wealth of diversity. “Hello traveller!” reads the sign below. “We’re delighted to have you here. No matter […]
“Shabd nahi shakti hai, ‘Aridhaman’!” – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on X, April 3, 2026. In English: Aridhaman is not just a word, it is power. In early April, while the Gulf flirted with catastrophe — “a whole civilisation will die tonight,” US President Donald Trump warned just hours before reaching a ceasefire with Iran […]
More than two dozen Democrats running in some of the most contested congressional races of 2026 have accepted donations from a wealthy investor with a financial interest in China’s success, public records show. Donald Sussman owns a majority stake in New China Capital Management, a private equity firm with shares in several Chinese companies, according to documents […]
Alibaba was confirmed to be behind a top-ranked anonymous AI video model. HappyHorse-1.0 quickly led benchmark rankings, fueling speculation. The reveal came amid intensifying AI competition and setbacks among rival video models. The Alibaba logo is pictured during a tour at the Alibaba office in Beijing on April 1, 2026. Wang Zhao | Afp | […]
Washington: Former US National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn on Friday raised questions on Pakistan’s ability to serve as an “honest mediator” for peace talks between Iran and the US in light of the purported claims of Islamabad’s role in providing Chinese-supplied missiles to Iran. General Flynn served as the National Security Advisor to Donald […]
