SINGAPORE – Crows will be back in the crosshairs after a six-year hiatus, as the authorities plan to resume shooting the birds after alternative control methods have been inadequate , and there has been a rise in reports of the birds’ attacks. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat announced the decision to resume the […]
Chennai, Feb 23 Ace director Venkat Prabhu, who directed Ajith Kumar in the film ‘Mankatha’ and who recently paid a visit to the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi where he witnessed Ajith Kumar racing with his team Ajith Kumar Racing, has now put out a video, detailing his experience of watching the actor participate […]
Local actress Chen Xiuhuan’s heart was full on the fourth day of Chinese New Year. The 60-year-old posted on social media on Feb 21 that she attended her youngest daughter Shavinne Tsai’s white coat ceremony in Australia on Feb 20. Chen, who has a cameo in the local Chinese New Year film Luck My Life […]
Hong Kong — The Supreme Court ruling that nullified global tariffs from United States President Donald Trump has created renewed uncertainty for many of its major trade partners – and a clear vindication for its biggest economic rival: China. The dramatic rebuke to the US president’s trade agenda comes weeks before Trump is set to […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 13:52 IST “Punch, maybe you don’t know, but many people from around the world love you, and we’re watching over you,” said a social media user. Punch was abandoned by its mother after birth. (Photo Credit: Instagram/annie_zzz_) Punch the Monkey has found some new friends! After the viral […]
A powerful offshore quake triggered panic among residents and tourists after shaking buildings and sending people into the streets. 08:14, 23 Feb 2026 View 2 Images The earthquake hit Sabah, Malaysia.(Image: Getty Images) A powerful earthquake has struck a well-known tourist region, triggering alarm among residents and visitors across the area. The strong tremor hit […]
Qinwen Zheng told Jessica Pegula that Chinese fans questioned why a ‘rich girl’ played tennis (Image: The Players Box Podcast) Jessica Pegula had the perfect response after being called out over her “big rich” status among some tennis fans. The world No. 5 is the daughter of Terry Pegula, who owns the Buffalo Bills and […]
Several AI edits depict the penguin and Punch walking hand in hand, symbolising their shared journey of isolation and resilience. In one widely shared image, the duo strolls together across icy terrain with the caption, “Different worlds, same journey.” Many users commented that, given their similar stories, the two would have made perfect best friends.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That’s no longer the case. An analysis of where retail investors […]
Mumbai, Feb 23 Actress Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr. Sriram Nene are currently soaking in the beauty of Japan, and their latest social media post gave fans a glimpse of their recent romantic sunset moment from Tokyo. The couple shared a video capturing a breathtaking view of the sun setting over the city skyline […]
Gurugram has surpassed Mumbai in total sales value of homes priced at ₹10 crore and above in 2025, reinforcing its position as India’s leading hub for high-end residential growth. According to a luxury housing report by India Sotheby’s International Realty (ISIR) and CRE Matrix, the city recorded ₹24,120 crore worth of ultra-luxury transactions during calendar […]
Takiyuddin described the meeting on Sunday as harmonious and a sign of cordial relations between PAS and Bersatu, especially in light of a controversy surrounding the resignation of PAS’ Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli as chief minister last December. Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah replaced him in the post. Shukri’s resignation came after eight statutory declarations […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Tim Hortons® Singapore is pleased to announce that it has officially received Halal certification from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) across all its existing restaurants islandwide. This significant milestone arrives at a momentous time, as the brand prepares to join the local community in […]
People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem. Like Apple’s App Store, alternative app marketplaces on allow for easy access to a wider world of apps on Apple devices, but instead of […]
The South American country has the second-largest source of rare earth and other critical mineral ores after China. Mint explains the development that comes a day after India formally joined the US-led alliance for the critical mineral global supply chain Pax Silica. Brazil is not a part of the alliance. What are rare earths and […]
Sachin Awasthi, an Indian content creator, said he was detained by immigration authorities in both South Korea and China while travelling with his wife. Posting on Instagram, Awasthi said he was held for 38 hours on Jeju Island. He said the couple was denied entry and taken to a holding area without any clear explanation. […]
When asked about Greenland, Trump said, “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland — and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour. I would like to make a deal the easy […]
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos have discovered a new “ship” to make fun of, following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s visit to Mayor Leni Robredo on Saturday, February 21, to discuss solutions to flooding problems in Naga City and the rest of Camarines Sur. The meeting between the two former rivals, covered blow by blow by […]
SINGAPORE – The day millions of people around the world welcomed the start of the Chinese New Year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to social media to celebrate what has been described as a turning point in Ottawa’s ties with Beijing. “We’re renewing Canada’s relationship with China,” Mr Carney said on Feb 17, lauding […]
A little monkey named Punch is making inroads into people’s hearts on social media. Advertisement Abandoned at birth by his mother at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, he was raised with the help of bottle feed by zookeepers. His eventual introduction to the rest of his tribe at the zoo brought him sudden joy, […]
Guwahati, Feb 22 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that if he returns to power, the state government would consider setting up fast-track courts based on public opinion in the probe related to death of Zubeen Garg, that has drawn widespread public attention. Speaking to reporters here, the Chief Minister made the […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. This past week I got a great deal, took a personal day, and Stella and I made a quick trip to Tulum, Mexico. It was her idea. And now that I have done it, I can’t believe I never […]
We don’t need to kill animals for the classroom Tuckahoe, N.Y.: Thank you, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, for your efforts toward education reform, including parental rights, misused funds, school choice and accountability in higher education. Please also look into the costly, wasteful and brutal taxpayer-funded use of animals killed as “training tools” […]
Young people in Japan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make before-and-after cosmetic surgery photographs which look like they are two “different” versions of themselves in a single setting. Data suggests the country is relatively relaxed about cosmetic procedures, but the latest trend is raising concerns about the effect it might have on youngsters. A […]
Gary Lineker nearly embarrassed himself on live telly (Image: Getty) Gary Lineker decided to ‘stick to football’ after nearly humiliating himself on live TV while presenting at the London Olympics. The former Match of the Day host spent over two decades as the face of the BBC’s football coverage, but very rarely ventured into other […]
The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday and Saturday, monitored closely by the People’s Liberation Army, which remained on alert throughout the transit, according to a mainland Chinese media report. The Global Times, a nationalist newspaper affiliated with the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, reported the vessel’s passage on Saturday, […]
This week, it was all about Artificial Intelligence. India’s capital, New Delhi, hosted the Global South’s biggest AI summit, the India AI Impact Summit. The five-day gathering saw the who’s who of the AI world hobnobbing with India’s top leadership and tech titans. Who can forget that epic photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting […]
Detailing the incident on Instagram, Awasthi recounted their arrival in South Korea, writing: “We landed in Jeju Island, South Korea, excited and ready for our trip. Within a few hours, everything changed. We were denied entry and taken to a holding area. No proper explanation, just told to wait. And we waited.”
