The next time Japanese novelist Asako Yuzuki comes to the UK, she would like to bake some traditional Japanese muffins for Paul Hollywood on The Great British Bake Off, she says when we meet over video call. It is evening in Tokyo, where she lives with her partner and eight-year-old son. “I’ve had my bath and […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 14:16 IST The US-Iran hostility did not emerge overnight. It is the result of a long chain of political upheavals, covert operations, wars and failed diplomacy. People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026. (AP Photo) The United […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 14:11 IST Rocket sirens sounded across Israel as millions rushed to shelters amid an Iranian missile attack following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Rapid Read Sirens in Israel as conflict with Iran escalates (Photo: AP/File) Rocket sirens rang out across Israel as the country was placed under a ‘state […]
To counter these scams, it is essential to have a combined effort by the international community to include regulation reforms, cross-border intelligence coordination, and corporate responsibility. In addition, the population needs to be educated regarding their vulnerability to digital illiteracy to prevent future prospective victims and job seekers from getting exposed to the scam. With […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 13:50 IST The candles were decorated with crystals and dried flowers and infused with essential oils. Rapid Read Li Zhuofan first gained attention after appearing on Russian reality show The Battle of Psychics.(Photo Credit: X) A Chinese influencer has been arrested after allegedly earning more than 50 million […]
Trump’s imperialism carries risks for all of us Toronto: The U.S. military buildup off Iran is just the last in a series of actions taken that would certainly lead other Western and previously allied nations to believe that it is the U.S., not China or Russia, that is the biggest threat to world peace. This […]
A Manchester United hero once admitted he drank boiled frogs he father had caught as a makeshift protein shake to try and improve his physicality 08:00, 28 Feb 2026 View 2 Images Park Ji-sung is a hero at Manchester United(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) A Manchester United hero once admitted to drinking wild frogs that his […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that she will start to “provisionally implement” a sweeping trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of nations in South America despite not having approval from European Parliament. […]
Young people in China spent large amounts of money on “wish candles” sold by social media influencer Li Zhuofan. Li became popular after appearing on a Russian reality show, where she claimed to have psychic powers. Li later returned to China and started selling handmade candles decorated with crystals and flowers. She claimed those candles […]
By ROB HULL, MOTORING EDITOR Updated: 02:01 EST, 28 February 2026
Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 12:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Hanle (Ladakh), Feb 28 (PTI) A cheery ‘Julley’ (traditional Ladakhi greeting) rings over airwaves in chilly mornings across the six hamlets of Hanle, nestled amidst towering mountains close to the India-China border, as community radio station (CRS) Anlay brings news and entertainment to the remote […]
Hanle (Ladakh), Feb 28: A cheery ‘Julley’ (traditional Ladakhi greeting) rings over airwaves in chilly mornings across the six hamlets of Hanle, nestled amidst towering mountains close to the India-China border, as community radio station (CRS) Anlay brings news and entertainment to the remote region bereft of other forms of mass media.From weather updates to […]
An Indian developer working for a Singapore-based startup recently opened up about not receiving salary since December. The developer’s role is fully remote, and work is carried out from India. (Pexels/Representational Image) In a Reddit post, the developer shared frustration over months of delayed payments and repeated promises. “Haven’t been paid since December, working remotely […]
WASHINGTON: A prominent Hong Kong activist in exile in the United States said a court ruling back in Hong Kong to imprison her father for eight months has only made her more determined to fight for the territory and its people. “I think obviously the (Hong Kong) government wants to use guilt, wants to use […]
Japan Minister Iwao Horii called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with the two leaders discussing policy support, enhancing connectivity and building a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem around the Tata facility in the State. “I am deeply grateful to Mr. H.E. Iwao Horii @iwaonarajp, Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for his visit […]
It’s a big year for Pokémon, with the franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary on February 27, 2026. The celebration has only begun, with Pokémon launching special merchandise, real-life events called “Day Out” and “Night Out”, and much more. Starting in 1996, our Pokédex’s have grown and evolved just as our love for these pocket monsters […]
For many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, discovering their identity doesn’t start with celebration but with internal turmoil. Often, they ask themselves who they really are, and in the thick of it, hope to turn to their families for comfort and acceptance. After all, it is the family that sees them in their most raw […]
A baby pygmy hippo named Jellybean is capturing hearts online after arriving at Arizona’s Wildlife World Zoo. The zoo revealed the baby hippo’s name following a public vote, and the internet fell in love. The zoo revealed the baby hippo’s name following a public vote. (Screenshot from video posted on X by Reuters) Earlier this […]
SHANGHAI, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 26, TH International Limited (NASDAQ: THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”), marks its seventh year of operations in the country. Seven Years of Steady Growth in China Honoring the Canadian roots of the Tims Hortons brand – the […]
The Chinese embassy’s new-found rigor in launching tirades against Philippine institutions seems to have found a new target: a long-running independent news organization, after it released a video version of a months-old report on Chinese propaganda and China’s influence operations in the country. In a statement on February 26, the embassy’s deputy spokesperson Guo Wei […]
By Sophia Saifi, Masoud Popalzai and Rhea Mogul, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Afghanistan and Pakistan are fighting again, trading deadly shelling and mortar fire across their rugged border, with Islamabad’s defense minister saying his country’s patience had “run out” and declaring “open war” on its Taliban-run neighbor. It’s the latest flare-up in an on-off conflict […]
It wasn’t a simple travel voucher or a box of sweets that we usually see corporates handing over to mark the year-end bonus. Instead, it was what can be called every employee’s wild dream, which came true during an annual meeting of a crane manufacturing company in China. The company, a prominent heavy machinery pioneer, […]
SINGAPORE – Local actor Xie Shaoguang has cleared up the mystery on why he has not been nominated for the upcoming Star Awards, local broadcaster Mediacorp’s annual television awards ceremony. The 64-year-old veteran’s omission from the 2026 list of Best Actor nominees was one of the talking points after the names were announced on Feb […]
A video is also moving around on social media, which showed employees around the tables full of cash, counting the notes and keeping them aside to take later. This is not the first time that the company did something like this. Something similar happened in 2024, when the company reportedly distributed 170 million yuan to […]
The enrolment of Indian students in US universities has registered a sharp fall of at least 45%, the sharpest decline among major international student groups, according to a new white paper by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), which cited uncertainties around visas and post-work opportunities as the driving factor behind the drop. The paper […]
In 1883, American poet Emma Lazarus wrote “The New Colossus” during an age of great immigration to the New World, as part of an effort to fund the pedestal for France’s gift to the United States: the Statue of Liberty in New York City. “‘Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!’ cries she / With silent […]
More than 70 tigers have died at two Tiger Kingdom wildlife parks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, within just 10 days, with visitors who may have been exposed now being monitored by health authorities 07:58, 27 Feb 2026Updated 07:59, 27 Feb 2026 View 3 Images A tiger seen inside a small cage in the tourist attraction […]
Watsons Singapore’s commercial director Goh Choon Gek said that K-beauty brands are still its mainstay and Western brands perform strongly among premium skincare lines, but C-beauty stands out due to its novelty. “It’s very active on social media and we also feel that there’s actually a lack of physical presence, so we think there’s a […]
