MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) on Saturday denied reports circulating on social media that there was no CCTV footage of the shooting incident involving Senate security personnel and operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) earlier this week. In a statement, the OSAA said the Senate’s CCTV system was “fully […]
<img src="https://www.socialmediaasia.com/wp-content/uploads/elon-musk39s-x-agrees-to-uk-government39s-demands-on-39hate-speech39-and-terrorist-content.png" alt="Elon Musk's X agrees to UK government's demands on 'hate speech' and terrorist content" title=" Elon Musk’s X ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Elon Musk’s X Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has agreed to strengthen protections against illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the UK. This move follows months of pressure […]
US President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (from left) I Credits: X/@GENTomSGates83 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s last-minute scramble onto Air Force One in Alaska was supposed to signal a thaw. Two days later, as Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping wrapped up, the Nvidia chief was flying home with the same problem […]
US President Donald Trump has drawn criticism online after making controversial remarks about Iranians during an interview with Fox News, where he claimed that “most” Iranians share the same first name and said the US could identify and monitor them from space. Speaking during an interview aired Friday evening, Trump discussed the surveillance capabilities of the […]
SINGAPORE – The body of a 22-year-old man was found at Siloso Beach on Sentosa on the afternoon of May 15. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at 10 Siloso Beach Walk, which is the address for Italian […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW DELHI — Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help […]
Chirag, speaking to BWF after the match, reflected on their struggles. “We didn’t start off the year that well. We were always in two minds, really. I think we were also not good mentally because we did not have a really good start. As players, we are very, very driven. And for us to lose […]
MANILA, Philippines – On May 11, the House of Representatives approved the justice committee report that found probable cause in the complaints against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. A total of 257 lawmakers voted to indict Duterte, exceeding the 215 House members who signed her impeachment complaint in 2025. The Vice President made history by becoming the first […]
‘Stares From Men, Litter Everywhere’: Singapore Woman Shares Her Travel Experience In North India | Instagram @tyenrasif A woman tourist from Singapore is going viral on social media after sharing her candid experience of travelling through North India. Through a short vlog-style reel, the traveller documented her journey across several iconic destinations, including Hawa Mahal, […]
Appearing slightly surprised, the tourists reiterate their point, saying, “Oh, it’s okay. Why you don’t know? Pakistan and China are very good friends.” The child then replies, “I am from China. Welcome to China,” maintaining a polite but straightforward tone. The women respond warmly, saying, “Thank you, you’re welcome,” continuing the interaction without visible discomfort.
TL;DR Bipartisan US lawmakers introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act to ban Chinese-linked vehicles, software, and hardware from the American market, as Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing. But with 60+ Chinese-owned suppliers already embedded in the US auto supply chain and BYD now the world’s top EV seller, the push exposes a tension between […]
Aldi has added a new line to their fakeaway range with a Chinese inspired range of dishes from crispy wontons and spring rolls to crispy lemon chicken and sweet and sour 08:31, 16 May 2026Updated 08:31, 16 May 2026 View Image Aldi’s new Chinese takeaway range has a huge number of dishes(Image: inyourArea) A man […]
A video has gone viral, leading to massive speculation that US President Donald Trump snooped at a private notebook belonging to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The video emerged as Trump and Xi met for a three-day summit against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, including the US-Israeli war against Iran. However, the claim was dismissed after […]
Within just 43 hours, the 79-year-old president held two meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, inspected troops, attended a state banquet and walked around the Temple of Heaven in sweltering heat – not to mention making his characteristic social media postings in the wee hours of the morning. Showing no signs of jet lag, Trump […]
Anthropic, as per several media reports, had already documented the evidence in February — three Chinese AI firms, DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax, had collectively generated over 16 million exchanges with Claude through roughly 24,000 fraudulent accounts. OpenAI reported similar theft of its ChatGPT models. By April, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, otherwise fierce commercial rivals, […]
The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia’s second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the matter said, leaving a major technology deal in limbo as CEO Jensen Huang seeks a breakthrough in China this week. Huang, who was […]
May 14 (UPI) — Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa appeared to have left the Philippine Senate on Thursday and his whereabouts were unknown, officials said, deepening a political crisis in Manila as the International Criminal Court seeks the arrest of the former national police chief accused of committing crimes against humanity. “As of 11:09 a.m., […]
The potential for Ireland to be engulfed in economic turmoil as a result of the war in Iran dominates Thursday’s headlines. AIB is warning inflation here could accelerate to 7 per cent this year if the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded for an extended period and oil prices increase further. Our lead story by Eoin […]
Formula 1 is many things – the pinnacle of motorsport, a worldwide travelling circus, and even a technological arms race. But every so often, a surprise guest wanders onto the circuit and reminds us that we’re just guests in the natural world. May is ‘Be Kind to Animals Month’, so we’ve rounded up some of […]
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): The United States has approved around 10 Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, but no deliveries have taken place so far, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter. Advertisement The report said the delay has left a major technology deal in uncertainty as […]
SEVENTEEN comprises S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Jeonghan enlisted on September 26, 2024, while Woozi and Hoshi enlisted a day apart on September 15 and September 16, 2025 for active duty. Other members are expected to follow in the coming months.
SINGAPORE, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GeeLark today announced expanded automation capabilities for its cloud-phone platform, helping social media teams manage multi-account operations and global campaigns without relying on physical device farms. The company’s platform combines cloud-based Android environments with integrated automation tools, enabling teams to streamline workflows that traditionally required manual device management. Reducing […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. MANILA, Philippines — A burst of gunfire rang out late Wednesday in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly […]
Police spokesperson Randulf Tuano says one person has been arrested after gunshots rang out in Senate. By Reuters Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026 The Philippine Senate President says that a politician wanted by the International Court (ICC) was no longer in the Senate building where he had been taking refuge, fearing his arrest. […]
Elon Musk is back in the spotlight in China this week, joining a high-powered delegation of US executives, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, for a major summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. For the world’s richest man, this is a delicate balancing act. While Musk is celebrated as a […]
For thousands of engineering students, campus placements are supposed to mark the beginning of stability after years of pressure, exams, and relentless preparation. But for some graduates this year, that sense of relief reportedly disappeared overnight. Social media has been flooded with posts from students claiming that their job offers were suddenly revoked after placement […]
Washington has approved Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, JD.com, and six others to buy Nvidia’s H200, with each licence good for up to 75,000 units. Beijing has told its tech sector to wait, and Jensen Huang has now been added to Trump’s Beijing trip to try to break the deadlock. The US has cleared roughly 10 Chinese […]
Paris: The Cannes Film Festival promises another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion when it begins on Tuesday. AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances: The main competition A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or for best film which […]
