BANGKOK – Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration has warned the public to be extra cautious after social media reports of a person being exposed to a suspected substance, believed to be GHB, at an entertainment venue and later suffering seizures and requiring hospital treatment. The agency said the exact substance is still being verified. Ms […]
By STEVE MILLER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 04:47 EDT, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 04:47 EDT, 15 April 2026
Make CryptoSlate preferred on After losing 63% of its value over several tough months and challenging investor confidence, XRP made a strong comeback in April. XRP’s recovery is driven by new privacy features for institutions, major retail adoption in Asia, and renewed interest in exchange-traded funds. Cryptorank data shows XRP is on track for its first positive […]
SINGAPORE – A poster displayed in an MRT train reminding commuters to refrain from personal grooming in public has sparked widespread discussion, with some questioning the need for the reminder. In a Reddit post shared on April 10, a photo of the poster shows a sign that says “Don’t groom in public” and two characters […]
HONG KONG – People in Hong Kong will be banned from possessing or using e-cigarettes and related products in public places starting on April 30, expanding an earlier prohibition on their import, manufacture and sale introduced in 2022. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Department of Health said it will be illegal for anyone to […]
The management of bullying – including cyber-related incidents – will be strengthened with clearer guidelines on how schools should handle cases. These include expectations around communication timelines with parents, safety planning for students, disciplinary actions, counselling and restorative processes to ensure cases are addressed in a timely and consistent manner. The ministry also highlighted the […]
COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back problems meant he could no longer “compete and train at the highest level”. Axelsen, who won gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and again in Paris in 2024, had back surgery in April last year and said he […]
SINGAPORE – By 2027, all schools in Singapore must implement standardised disciplinary measures in managing student misconduct, including bullying. This includes up to three days of detention or suspension – or both – for students who commit serious offences for the first time, along with having their conduct grade adjusted. First-time offenders – boys in […]
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Previously, schools adopted a tiered approach to discipline based on severity, ranging from reflection for minor cases to detention, suspension or caning for more serious offences. In severe cases, police reports may be filed. However, there were differences in how schools handled such cases, said Minister for Education Desmond Lee, who added that the more […]
Why does it matter amid the Middle East war? The facility has taken on added importance as geopolitical tensions affect global energy flows. The war in the Middle East has disrupted key shipping routes, contributing to higher oil and gas prices. After his visit to the JRC on Monday with Dr Tan, Coordinating Minister for […]
Rising terrorism threats, surging demand for cybersecurity-integrated services, and rapid technology adoption are fueling the next decade of Private Security Market expansion. WILMINGTON, Del., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a new report titled ‘Private Security Market by Service (Manned Security, Electronic Security, Cash Handling Services, and Others) and End User (Residential, […]
NANCHANG, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today announced the successful deployment of its AGIBOT G2 robots into a live consumer electronic precision manufacturing environment operated by Longcheer Technology, a global leader in smart device ODM manufacturing. The project marks the world’s first large-scale industrial implementation […]
In the course of their war against Iran, the US and Israel expanded their air and missile strikes from primarily military targets to critical civilian infrastructure, including key railway bridges and railway tracks. Both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had issued strong warnings about crippling Iran’s transport and communication networks, […]
Zelensky unveils ground robots as Ukraine says forces retook territory using unmanned devices in war first Ukraine has called on Israel to detain a Russian vessel that is believed to be carrying grain taken from occupied Ukrainian territory, escalating a diplomatic row over alleged wartime looting. The Russian ship, ABINSK, is loaded with 43,765.18 tonnes […]
Alessandro Hammond is a cancer researcher and the co-creator of a social media application that helped save his life. Late year, the 25-year-old was in Beijing, China completing a master’s degree on a Schwarzman Scholarship and he noticed a lump on his body while he was in the shower. Hammond went for an MRI in […]
Trending on Billboard In 2026, PSYCHIC FEVER continued expanding its overseas reach, taking on new challenges on a global scale. The group has been steadily building up a wealth of experience, putting on its first North American tour in 2025 and performing at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas. Building on the enthusiastic response it has […]
HONG KONG — The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to charges including misuse of funds, fundraising fraud and illegally taking public deposits, a court in China’s southern city of Shenzhen said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The […]
MANILA, Philippines — An annoyed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did a few rounds of jumping jacks and jogged briefly outside his office in front of journalists Monday to disprove rumors of his failing health. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Wearing formal office wear, reading […]
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by 15 warships has begun amid a tense but cautious standoff, as evidenced by the level of maritime traffic, and with no reports of military engagement, as the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is still holding. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Oil prices keep rising and falling amid […]
MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX) (“Telix“) today launches an offering of US$550 million convertible notes due 2031 to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Telix Pharmaceuticals (Investments) Inc. (the “Issuer“), and guaranteed by Telix and Telix Pharmaceuticals (US) Inc. (the “Offering“). The convertible […]
“You scroll without thinking and lose track of time,” admits Ramón, a Spanish 15-year-old, of his habits on social media. “You see girls sexualising themselves, car crashes, really violent stuff,” he continues. “Everyone I know sees that kind of content.” At school, in particular, he thinks, social-media use “really messes with your head and with […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the extension of the filing of income tax returns (ITR) to May 15, 2026. “We have extended the filing deadline of the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns from April 15 to May 15, 2026. Each taxpayer has more time to file properly, with all the […]
China has lifted bans on procurement of the key steelmaking ingredient from mining giant BHP Group, sources tell Reuters, ending a months-long dispute following a visit by the miner’s top executives to its largest customer. On Tuesday, state iron ore buyer China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) notified some domestic steel mills that after more than […]
Pet upset by heat causes stir for 20 minutes, but Yala-bound train had other problems PUBLISHED : 14 Apr 2026 at 15:27 The cat sits on a seat after it calms down in a carriage on Rapid Train No. 169 from Bangkok to Yala on Monday. (Photo: Kijja Pongpisan Facebook account) A cat that was […]
ZURICH (AP) — Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he’d been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China’s travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics. In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a “serious mistake in this matter” by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland […]
ZURICH (AP) — Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he’d been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China’s travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics. In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a “serious mistake in this matter” by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland […]
Trump has warned that any ship in international waters that had paid transit fees to Iran could be intercepted. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire even as peace talks have failed. What does this blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by […]
