New Delhi: Matt Gaetz Thursday withdrew himself from consideration as the next Attorney General of the US following opposition from Senate Republicans due to allegations against him of engaging in sex trafficking and drug use. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many. While […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei’s three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his office said on Friday, November 22, but the government declined to give details on US transit stops. Taiwanese presidents usually use visits to allied countries to make […]
The confectionery made the limited-edition kueh available for pre-order on its website in late October. Each kueh, which takes 15 minutes to shape by hand, costs $10, with a set of seven priced at $60. Ji Xiang co-owner Kelvin Toh, stopped selling the monster-shaped kueh on Nov 18, when approached by The Straits Times to […]
(This is a press release from the UP College of Mass Communication Alumni Association.) MANILA, Philippines – Two past recipients of The Glory Awards will lead the ceremonies honoring their peers in the fields of journalism, broadcast communication, film, and allied disciplines at the 2024 Glory Awards set on Saturday, November 23, 5 pm, at the […]
TOKYO, Japan — K-pop star Rosé and Bruno Mars will perform live their viral megahit “APT.” for the first time on Friday at an award ceremony in Japan’s Osaka, the event organizer said. The artists’ catchy collaboration — inspired by a South Korean drinking game — was released last month and its music video has […]
Joe Rogan, a figure both celebrated and critiqued, has built a reputation as a curious explorer of the unconventional. In 2013, Rogan hosted ‘Joe Rogan Questions Everything’, a show where he investigated Bigfoot sightings, weaponized weather, and other fringe theories, offering audiences a front-row seat to his insatiable curiosity. Yet, his penchant for entertaining wild […]
Curated By : Edited By: Last Updated:November 22, 2024, 10:31 IST Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has described the ICC’s ‘anti-Semitic’ decision against him to the 1894 trial against Jewish soldier who was wrongly convicted of treason in France before being exonerated Israel’s Prime Minister Office released a statement following ICC’s arrest warrant that Benjamin Netanyahu […]
You don’t have to abandon a body to legally abandon it. Sadly, cases of people abandoning the remains of loved ones are an ongoing problem in Japan. The reasons can vary widely from those hoping to keep cashing in pension checks to those who simply lack the ability or emotional stability to make the proper […]
Coco Gauff ended the 2024 season on a high note by winning one of the biggest trophies of her career so far. She defeated China’s Qinwen Zheng in a three-set thriller at the final match of the 2024 WTA Finals. Although Gauff’s season ended with that impressive win, there is still no end to the […]
SINGAPORE – Two people were taken to National University Hospital after an accident near the Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 22. The police said they were alerted to an accident involving three cars along the BKE towards the checkpoint at about 12.05am. A 36-year-old female driver and her passenger, an eight-year-old boy, were conscious when taken […]
It’s perfectly okay to admit your guilty pleasures when it comes to weird vehicles. We all have a soft spot for at least one car our brain tells us we should just ignore. Although common sense would be not to like the Mitsuoka M55, we’re strangely attracted to the retro muscle car styling of this […]
Iconic US rock bank Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has paused the band’s Sydney concert mid-show to pay tribute to Laos methanol poisoning victim Bianca Jones, who died this week, and offer support to her friend Holly Bowles who is still fighting for life. The young women from Melbourne were among a dozen tourists who […]
We find out if the festive cream is worth all the calories. Earlier this month, Starbucks kicked off the festive season with its first holiday Frappuccino of the year, an all-white affair designed to look like freshly fallen snow. Now, the chain is following up with its second holiday Frappuccino, and this time it’s a […]
Nov 22, 2024 – 1.24pm Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? On an afternoon in London’s Hyde Park 10 years ago, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai taught his son Sebastien a lesson about bravery and sacrifice. Hounded by […]
He didn’t let it drag him down. The hosts of “The View” took aim at podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan — who adopted one of their insults as a badge of honor. Veteran talk show host Joy Behar called out the world’s most famous podcaster during a conversation about younger Americans getting their news from […]
A new take on honzen ryori in the holy land of mochi. When the weather gets colder and New Year looms large on the horizon, people in Japan start craving warming, seasonal foods like mochi rice cakes. One of the best places to try mochi is Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture, where restaurants serve the dish […]
Donald Trump, the former US president set to return to the White House in January for a second term, has announced a number of choices for his administration. Trump has tasked Howard Lutnick, a longtime friend and pick for commerce secretary, with recruiting officials who will deliver, rather than dilute, his agenda. During his first […]
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa, a former longtime Michigan congressional representative who voted for NAFTA and later wavered on new free trade deals. Joly said at a news conference on Thursday at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., that she takes […]
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa, a former longtime Michigan congressional representative who voted for NAFTA and later wavered on new free trade deals. Joly said at a news conference on Thursday at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., that she takes […]
LONDON (AP) — Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren’t cutting it? You could try Bluesky. People seeking to avoid chaos, noise and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky social platform, where the vibe is seemingly welcoming […]
What a season it’s been for Coco Gauff! From a rocky start with fewer titles than she hoped for, the young American tennis sensation turned things around in style. Not only did she clinch the prestigious China Open, but she also capped off the year with a dazzling victory at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. […]
India-China ties have been on an upward swing ever since both the Asian giants reached a significant agreement for disengagement in the Depsang and Demchok border areas, along the Line of Actual Control, in October. Taking this forward, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the […]
Funds will drive expansion into the UAE & Saudi Arabia by Q4 2024 Since Series A, Locad has scaled its model across SEA, Australia & China Locad, a leading smart digital logistics engine empowering consumer brands with its Cloud Supply Chain-as-a-Service for global distribution, announced a US$9 million (RM40 million) Pre-Series B fundraise co-led by […]
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary. Lutnick has previously said that America can only “become a great country again” if Ireland stops “running a trade surplus at our expense”. It’s a hint at what the next Trump presidency could mean for Ireland. A trade […]
The winds of change are sweeping through the UFC. While some fighters find themselves bidding farewell, others like former bantamweight champion Petr Yan have been extended a lifeline from UFC CEO Dana White. ‘No Mercy’ has been on a rough road recently, losing 3-fights in a row before finally pulling off a unanimous decision win […]
Unless doormat diplomacy becomes a thing, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and United States President-elect Donald Trump won’t become best friends anytime soon. If reports coming out of Bangladesh are to be believed, the American flag has been merged with the Israeli one to make a doormat outside the Dhaka University’s student-teacher centre as a […]
We find out if this monstrosity tastes as cheesy as it looks. On 18 November, Domino’s started selling a 1kg Cheese Volcano, which is the chain’s third-ever volcano pizza, following on from its original debut in January, and the Halloween-themed edition released last month. ▼ A key feature of the volcano is the “crater” […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a […]
