MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday visited the survivors as well as the families of the victims of the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan. Duterte “offered her condolences to the bereaved families and extended words of comfort and solidarity to those affected,” the Office of the Vice President said in a […]
Worldwide, YouTube Music has the fifth largest market share among music streamers with a 9.7% share. That puts it behind Spotify (31.7%), China-only Tencent Music (14.4%), Apple Music (12.6%), and Amazon Music (11.1%). In the U.S., YouTube Music’s share of 7%-9% has it in fourth place behind Spotify (36%), Apple Music (31%), and Amazon Music […]
Despite these fluctuations, Beijing’s Tianya Jewellery Market has seen increased foot traffic as buyers seek bargains, states the report. Hong Miao, a sales associate, noted in the WSJ report, “A ‘wait-and-see’ attitude dominates.” Some, like Jia Pei from Henan, have shifted to silver, hoping for higher gains while limiting risk. “I’ve begun hoarding silver,” she […]
Are you craving a real vacation, the kind where you actually relax, sleep properly, and return feeling lighter rather than exhausted? The Cayman Islands seems to think most of us are doing holidays all wrong. Their solution is delightfully exciting: hire someone whose only job is to slow down.Yes, slow down. Professionally.Modern travel has quietly […]
Warning: This article contains distressing details of severe physical abuse. SINGAPORE: Over several months, a group of three tortured a 19-year-old girl as “punishment”, depriving her of food, beating her brutally and confining her in a toilet for long stretches at a time in a Clementi flat. The prolonged abuse resulted in the death of […]
Elon Musk has revealed a bold new vision for SpaceX: establishing a self-growing city on the Moon within the next decade. The announcement, made on his X social media platform, signals a significant shift in the billionaire’s long-standing ambition to colonise Mars. “The overriding priority is securing the future of civilisation, and the Moon is […]
California [US], February 9 (ANI): The Mushroom Kingdom is trading its green pipes for the stars. During the 2026 Super Bowl clash between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Universal Pictures and Nintendo officially launched the “Level Up” trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, confirming a theatrical rollout beginning April 1, 2026, […]
As conversations around education and wellbeing grow louder, one uncomfortable truth is becoming impossible to ignore: the digital world is no longer just a tool in children’s lives, it is shaping them.At the India Today Education Conclave 2026, a sobering question hung in the air: Are our children using screens, or are screens using them? […]
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism. As the scale of her government’s historic victory became clear on Feb 8 – capturing 352 of the […]
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism. As the scale of her government’s historic victory became clear on Feb 8 – capturing 352 of the […]
Is OpenAI preparing to launch an earbud? Information leaking from China suggests that the company is working on earbuds codenamed Dime and that they will be powered by ChatGPT. It sounds plausible given that OpenAI is indeed working on consumer hardware that would be powered by its AI system. So, why the question mark? Days […]
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, who is also an MP from the state, was trained by Pakistani authorities during his visit to the neighbouring country in 2013 prior to him becoming a Lok Sabha member a year later. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 14:02 IST PM Modi met INA veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur, honoring his courage and sacrifice and expressing gratitude to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA. PM Modi met Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: X/@narendramodi) Prime […]
Calling the BJP “mass murderers,” Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said merely taking the video was not enough. “This is who the BJP really is: Mass murderers. This venom, hatred and violence is on you, Mr Modi. Are the courts and other institutions sleeping?” she said on X. Journalist Rana Ayyub said the video depicted the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met with Malaysia’s Indian-origin Ministers, Members of Parliament and Senators in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated their active role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. “Had a wonderful interaction with PIO leaders, including distinguished Ministers and Senators. Their deep emotional connect to India was clearly visible,” PM […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Indian-origin ministers, MPs, and senators in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring their significant role in fortifying India-Malaysia relations. PM Modi expressed pride in the PIOs’ public accomplishments and their strong ties to India during a social media post after the meeting. The meeting emphasized bipartisan support for India-Malaysia relations and formed […]
MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena’s continental collection is now complete. The Filipino pole vault star struck gold in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships for the first time, following his triumph in Tianjin, China, on Saturday, February 7. Clearing 5.70 meters, Obiena beat home bets Li Chenyang and Chen Yang to add another piece of hardware […]
Last February I wrote an essay about the Trump administration’s strategy of “muzzle velocity.” Muzzle velocity, in its literal sense, describes the ferocious speed of a bullet at the moment it exits the front end of a gun. The term came from an interview that Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, gave in […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur and conveyed the gratitude of all Indians for INA’s extraordinary courage, legacy, and sacrifice. Advertisement “We remain forever indebted to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the brave women and men of the INA, whose valour helped […]
China’s long-term growth trajectory will depend on the introduction of market reforms, and the country’s potential growth rate could fall to about 2.5 per cent in the coming years unless action is taken, a prominent Chinese economist has warned. “Without a strong turnaround in total factor productivity and a meaningful expansion in household consumption, it […]
Wales fell to a heavy defeat against England on the opening weekend of the Six Nations 07:37, 08 Feb 2026Updated 08:37, 08 Feb 2026 View Image Steve Tandy, the Wales head coach, looks on during the debacle against England As Pierre Brousset’s half-time whistle blew to signal the end of quite possibly the most calamitous […]
SINGAPORE – Ms Hilda Tunliu has worked as a domestic helper in Singapore for 20 years, but it was only at her last job, caring for an elderly couple, when she felt a pressing need to learn Hokkien. While caring for the 88-year-old woman and her 97-year-old husband, she could at first communicate with them […]
This is not a story about Mark Zuckerberg. That this is not a story about Mark Zuckerberg is telling in itself. The world of Silicon Valley is changing. A new technology — artificial intelligence — is taking the centre stage. And it is giving rise to a new set of superstars, some of whom are […]
Nancy Pelosi, the former House Speaker, is set to endorse the grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, in his bid for a hotly contested House seat in New York City. Pelosi, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, is expected to announce her endorsement of Schlossberg, an online political commentator, on Sunday, reported The New York Times. Schlossberg, an outsider in the […]
Image: X@/LouFrance75 Two French adventurers have completed an epic journey on foot from France to Shanghai, arriving on Saturday after nearly a year and a half and crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot celebrated their arrival on the Bund promenade, with Shanghai’s skyline in the background.The pair began their journey […]
Image: X@/LouFrance75 Two French adventurers have completed an epic journey on foot from France to Shanghai, arriving on Saturday after nearly a year and a half and crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot celebrated their arrival on the Bund promenade, with Shanghai’s skyline in the background.The pair began their journey […]
Dispur (Assam), Feb 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday slammed Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s over his wife, Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi’s, alleged links to Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, stating that the Congress leader attempted to legitimise the neighbouring country.Addressing a press conference here today, Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the legacy of the Indian National Army on Sunday by meeting INA veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur. Modi acknowledged the exemplary courage and sacrifice of the INA, with special mention of their pivotal role in India’s journey to independence. In a heartfelt tribute, Modi expressed India’s gratitude through […]
