Oil prices rose and global bonds wobbled on Monday, as fresh tensions in the Middle East fed inflation fears and bets that central banks will have to increase interest rates. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose on Monday, after an attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. It came […]
BEIJING, May 18 – China said on Monday it opposed countries providing platforms for “Taiwan independence separatist” activities, after Taiwan’s foreign minister arrived in Switzerland for events on the sidelines of a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting. China said last week it would once again not allow Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory, […]
Investing a lumpsum amount in mutual funds (MFs) requires careful asset allocation, diversification, and disciplined execution, especially in volatile markets. Investors looking to build long-term wealth often combine equity funds with assets such as gold and silver to balance growth opportunities with portfolio stability. Financial planners generally recommend staggered investing and periodic portfolio reviews to […]
What makes someone stay in love for decades? Is it chemistry, physical attraction, excitement, or something deeper that survives long after the first spark fades? Many relationships begin with attraction, but over time, people often discover that admiration alone is not enough to sustain emotional closeness. Real companionship usually depends on trust, friendship, understanding, and […]
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation this year, police said Monday. One of the men, who identified himself as a 24-year-old college student, was arrested Sunday after climbing over a […]
MB097 used in combination with MSD’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbiotica, a clinical-stage biopharma company developing a pipeline of oral precision microbiome medicines called live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), announces that all primary and secondary objectives were met in its advanced melanoma (MELODY-1) Phase 1b trial. MELODY-1 […]
No degree, no advice: China cracks down on ‘fake experts’, bars uncertified influencers (AI generated image) Creating and running a social media page has become easier than ever, with platforms allowing users to manage multiple accounts across different genres and audiences.However, influencers in China could now face tighter regulations over the kind of content they […]
An international sports star has died at the age of 27 as his manager wrote: “Thank you for your smiles, warmth, and the memories you gave us.” 09:14, 18 May 2026Updated 09:35, 18 May 2026 View 4 Images (Image: tan_limpinphet/Instagram) An international ice hockey player has died at the age of just 27, sparking a […]
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on May 18, a day after the premier floated the possibility of calling an early election, according to a statement on the monarch’s official Facebook page. A general election is not due until early 2028 but Mr Anwar is facing […]
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on May 18, a day after the premier floated the possibility of calling an early election, according to a statement on the monarch’s official Facebook page. A general election is not due until early 2028 but Mr Anwar is facing […]
Amid growing speculation and mounting political tension, Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim convened with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for discussions that could potentially shape the nation’s electoral future. The meeting, confirmed by the monarch’s official social media, follows Anwar’s hints at an early election call, originally slated for 2028. Internal strife and pressure within the ruling […]
If your Instagram feed lately has been full of anime-style selfies, dreamy travel postcards, tiny animated avatars, or cinematic portrait edits, chances are they were made using ChatGPT Images 2.0. India has become the biggest market globally for OpenAI’s latest AI image-generation feature, with users creating more than 1 billion images in less than a […]
Before becoming Bollywood’s “Mr Perfectionist,” Aamir Khan went to extraordinary lengths to promote his debut film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Released in 1988, the film marked the breakthrough of both Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, but at the time, the young actor was still struggling to make his mark in Bollywood. In an era before […]
BANGKOK – The driver of a train that collided with a bus in Thailand’s capital, killing eight people, has tested positive for drugs and was charged with reckless driving, police said on May 18. The freight train crashed into the public bus on May 16 at a busy junction in Bangkok, with the vehicle bursting […]
BEIJING – Angry Chinese table tennis fans have demanded an apology from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) after the nation’s flag appeared incorrectly on official merchandise. A poster, T-shirt, and hoodie – priced between US$35 and US$67 (S$45 and S$86) – commemorating China’s victories at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London last […]
What began as criticism of journalist Saurabh Dwivedi’s acting debut has now turned into a wider debate on India’s growing culture of online mockery and fear of failure. Dwivedi, known for his political journalism and digital interviews, recently appeared in Netflix’s crime thriller Kartavya, which premiered on May 15 alongside actor Saif Ali Khan. While […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to […]
In the middle of high-stakes meetings, trade conversations and intense global attention surrounding Donald Trump’s state visit to China, it was an unexpectedly simple food moment that stole the internet’s attention. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, one of the most powerful figures in the global technology industry, was recently spotted enjoying a bowl of Beijing’s famous […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) on Saturday denied reports circulating on social media that there was no CCTV footage of the shooting incident involving Senate security personnel and operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) earlier this week. In a statement, the OSAA said the Senate’s CCTV system was “fully […]
<img src="https://www.socialmediaasia.com/wp-content/uploads/elon-musk39s-x-agrees-to-uk-government39s-demands-on-39hate-speech39-and-terrorist-content.png" alt="Elon Musk's X agrees to UK government's demands on 'hate speech' and terrorist content" title=" Elon Musk’s X ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Elon Musk’s X Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has agreed to strengthen protections against illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the UK. This move follows months of pressure […]
US President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (from left) I Credits: X/@GENTomSGates83 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s last-minute scramble onto Air Force One in Alaska was supposed to signal a thaw. Two days later, as Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping wrapped up, the Nvidia chief was flying home with the same problem […]
US President Donald Trump has drawn criticism online after making controversial remarks about Iranians during an interview with Fox News, where he claimed that “most” Iranians share the same first name and said the US could identify and monitor them from space. Speaking during an interview aired Friday evening, Trump discussed the surveillance capabilities of the […]
SINGAPORE – The body of a 22-year-old man was found at Siloso Beach on Sentosa on the afternoon of May 15. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at 10 Siloso Beach Walk, which is the address for Italian […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW DELHI — Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help […]
Chirag, speaking to BWF after the match, reflected on their struggles. “We didn’t start off the year that well. We were always in two minds, really. I think we were also not good mentally because we did not have a really good start. As players, we are very, very driven. And for us to lose […]
MANILA, Philippines – On May 11, the House of Representatives approved the justice committee report that found probable cause in the complaints against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. A total of 257 lawmakers voted to indict Duterte, exceeding the 215 House members who signed her impeachment complaint in 2025. The Vice President made history by becoming the first […]
‘Stares From Men, Litter Everywhere’: Singapore Woman Shares Her Travel Experience In North India | Instagram @tyenrasif A woman tourist from Singapore is going viral on social media after sharing her candid experience of travelling through North India. Through a short vlog-style reel, the traveller documented her journey across several iconic destinations, including Hawa Mahal, […]
Appearing slightly surprised, the tourists reiterate their point, saying, “Oh, it’s okay. Why you don’t know? Pakistan and China are very good friends.” The child then replies, “I am from China. Welcome to China,” maintaining a polite but straightforward tone. The women respond warmly, saying, “Thank you, you’re welcome,” continuing the interaction without visible discomfort.
