Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections. Social media platforms with at least 8 million […]
The Chinese tech giant is testing an AI agent inside WeChat that could handle everyday tasks for users, potentially transforming how more than a billion people interact with China’s most-used app. <!– –> Tencent’s WeChat could soon get an AI assistant. Here’s why that matters Tencent is preparing one of the biggest artificial intelligence launches […]
Tech shares rose across mainland China and Hong Kong markets on Tuesday, led by gains in Tencent and Meituan, while investors cautiously evaluated Middle East peace talks. ** At the close, China’s tech-focused STAR 50 was up 1.6%, Shenzhen’s startup board ChiNext rose 2.7%, while Hong Kong’s tech shares jumped 4.7%. ** The benchmark Shanghai […]
A May heatwave across Europe has shattered temperature records and sparked a wave of familiar claims online that attempt to throw climate science into disrepute. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT One post on X, viewed thousands of times, claims that historic heatwaves, such as those in London in the summer of 1976 and in 1921, prove that the […]
There is a number that haunts English football till date. A number like no other. Not a jersey number, not a scoreline, just a year. 1966. The only and the last time England held the World Cup, at home, in a world that felt like it belonged to them. Harry Kane remains the cornerstone of […]
MANILA, Philippines — Manila is tuning its strings and lacing up its running shoes as it prepares to welcome the global stage for the fifth historic edition of the AIA Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by ASICS. This year’s landmark staging promises to be an unprecedented celebration, merging world-class athletic endurance with the […]
As drones become a common sight in China’s skies, authorities are shifting from one-size-fits-all regulation to a more nuanced approach as they seek to balance management of a rapidly growing fleet with the sector’s billion-dollar market ambitions. The country is promoting a new drone-clearance model in designated areas in Shanghai and in the southwestern province […]
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, also known as Balen Shah, on Sunday triggered a major controversy when he spoke in Parliament about the border dispute with India, saying he had learned that his country was “encroaching” on Indian territories. This was PM Balen Shah’s first speech in the Nepal parliament after taking over the Himalayan […]
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila Pride and Pride PH have announced large-scale Pride marches and festivals scheduled for June 27 in Manila and Quezon City. Metro Manila Pride said its main march and festival, “Bukas, Atin. Atin ang Kasaysayan. Atin ang Bukas,” will be held at Remedios Circle in Malate, Manila, beginning 10 a.m. with […]
Tito Ortiz has revealed that he is still dealing with memory loss and lingering health concerns after surviving what he describes as the worst accident of his life. Watch What’s Trending Now! The former UFC light heavyweight champion posted a lengthy update on social media, explaining that he was thrown from a boat speeding at […]
The unexpected development comes as the firm is increasingly looking to monetise its core AI offerings, including subscription plans for its flagship consumer AI app Doubao. Gu Quanquan, also an associate professor of computer science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), announced his departure from ByteDance on social media on Tuesday, four months […]
AQUIPTA® (atogepant) is now approved in the European Union for the acute treatment of migraine in adults, with or without aura, and for the prophylaxis of migraine in adults who have at least four migraine days per month. Approval was based on the pivotal Phase 3 ECLIPSE trial, which showed that AQUIPTA resulted in statistically […]
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Tennis-Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters Aryna Sabalenka passed one of her sternest tests yet in her pursuit of a maiden French Open crown on Monday, overpowering Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in a pulsating duel to power into the quarter-finals of the claycourt […]
Tens of thousands of packages are sent to Switzerland from China every day Keystone-SDA The Swiss House of Representatives has agreed with the Senate to take tougher action against Temu and similar companies that sends tens of thousands of packages to Switzerland from China every day. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language […]
The framework supports policy-aligned execution, permissioned identity, and verifiable workflow controls for autonomous systems operating across decentralized environments. SINGAPORE, SG – June 2, 2026 – Lithosphere is advancing compliance-aware infrastructure designed to support autonomous agent workflows across decentralized systems. The framework introduces structured controls that allow agents to execute tasks, access data, interact with applications, […]
![Asian Games Qualifier 2026 [WATCH]: Kushal Bhurtel hits 6 sixes in an over during Nepal vs China clash](https://www.socialmediaasia.com/wp-content/uploads/Kushal-Bhurtel-smashes-six-sixes-in-an-over-during-Nepal-vs-China-clash.webp "Asian Games Qualifier 2026 [WATCH]: Kushal Bhurtel hits 6 sixes in an over during Nepal vs China clash")
Table of Contents Nepal kicked off their Asian Games Men’s Cricket Qualifier 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion with a crushing 221-run victory over China at the Singapore National Cricket Ground on Sunday. The Group A encounter turned into a one-sided affair as Nepal’s batters dominated from the outset before their bowlers completed the job with […]
The United States president attacked political enemies on Truth Social Gina Martinez Senior News Reporter and Husna Anjum Senior Reporter 08:28, 02 Jun 2026 View 2 Images The United States president attacked political enemies on Truth Social(Image: Win McNamee, Getty Images) Donald Trump indulged in a wild social media binge, with 45 posts on his […]
In his telling, America’s goal in the region is “a favorable but durable balance of power in which no state, including China, can impose its hegemony and hold the security or prosperity of our nation and our allies in question.” Washington, he said, will pursue that vision with “strength that is disciplined, resolve that is […]
The United States president attacked political enemies on Truth Social Gina Martinez Senior News Reporter and Husna Anjum Senior Reporter 08:15, 02 Jun 2026 View 2 Images US President Donald Trump(Image: AFP via Getty Images) The President of the United States has gone on a social media rant, with 45 social media posts in one […]
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) described the hypothetical scenario in which if Iran “surrenders” and is forced into complete military surrender, the political opponents and the media would still distort the outcome. In the post, Trump claimed that if Iran’s navy and air force were destroyed and its military withdrew from Tehran, […]
PNN Advertisement New Delhi [India], June 1: The growing global appetite for big-idea non-fiction that connects science, philosophy, and the human condition continues to reshape contemporary writing, and entrepreneur-author Kapil Dhiman is contributing to that evolving genre with the release of The Unmeasured Self: Reclaiming What Algorithms Cannot See, his second full-length work. Advertisement This […]
Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least […]
Hama-Sushi said it would take strict action, including potentially consulting police, after a video showing a person pouring what appears to be dish soap onto sushi at one of its conveyor-belt sushi restaurants went viral online. The video, posted on TikTok on Wednesday, appears to show the uploader pouring liquid from a dish soap bottle onto […]
MUSIC Travel Love, the powerhouse duo composed of Canadian brothers Bob and Clint Moffatt, dropped a massive bombshell for their upcoming Philippine Tour this June. PH TOUR IN JUNE The Music Travel Love duo of Bob and Clint of the Moffats returns to the Philippines with performances in Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City and […]
An Indian woman has reignited a discussion around civic discipline after resharing an old video from Singapore. The clip captures a random individual patiently waiting for the pedestrian signal to turn green at around 1 am, drawing attention online. Quiet Streets, Yet Rules Followed Shared on Instagram by Kritika Jain, the video shows a calm, […]
A Chinese woman said she was nearly killed by a fishing line while riding past a crowded bridge, sparking safety concerns online. The woman surnamed Wang, from Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang province, shared her hair-raising experience on the night of May 23. She and her friend were riding electric bikes on a bicycle lane of […]
China’s military and coast guard conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, days after joint Philippines-US maritime exercises and amid renewed tensions in the South China Sea. <!– –> China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal after Philippines-US drills China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near disputed waters in the […]
Image courtesy X Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, best known for transforming his company into the world’s most valuable semiconductor giant, added a quirky chapter to his growing reputation as a street-food influencer, as reported by Business Insider. During his recent visit to Taipei’s Raohe Street Night Market, Huang scribbled a playful note “Jensen was here” […]
