Dr Xuan Wang, a senior lecturer in Chinese studies at Cardiff University, explains how to gallop ahead in the next 12 months We may have celebrated a new year just six weeks ago, but if things haven’t quite gone to plan, then there’s good news: you’ve got a second chance. Lunar New Year is approaching […]
<img src="https://www.socialmediaasia.com/wp-content/uploads/article-96.png" alt="'Enhancing combined operational readiness': Indian Navy holds exercise with Indonesia and Japan in Andaman Sea" title=" Naval excercise (Image credit: Indian Navy’s X handle) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Naval excercise (Image credit: Indian Navy’s X handle) The Indian Navy joined forces with Japan and Indonesia for a trilateral exercise in the Andaman Sea on […]
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (February 14, 2026) described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as “immature” and lacking understanding of the economy and accused the Opposition party of spreading misinformation as it had no constructive agenda to criticise the Narendra Modi government. U.S. trade deal compromises India’s energy and data security, farmers’ […]
SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was involved in an accident with a motorcycle in Orchard Road on Feb 11. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said on Feb 14 they were alerted to the accident in Orchard Road towards Bras Basah Road, at the junction of […]
Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 4 mins info Two sitting Philippine senators have been identified as “co-perpetrators” in former president Rodrigo Duterte‘s crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC), documents released by prosecutors show. […]
Some familiar faces are dropping in as Disney gets into the micro-drama craze with its new short-form series, Locker Diaries. Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors. […]
An official flag for our cultural achievement Brooklyn: Emblazoned on the ostensible “gay pride” flag removed from the Stonewall National Monument was the legend, “Stonewall National Monument Established 2016,” together with the unmistakable and unique arrowhead symbol of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service. So, that flag must have been a U.S. […]
MANILA, Philippines — Pickleball’s remarkable surge in popularity in the Philippines reaches a milestone as the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 makes its debut on Feb. 25 at Pickletown in Davao City, featuring both Under-19 Rising Stars and adult competition categories. Introduced in Cebu in 2016 as a little-known sport, pickleball has since surged into a […]
China’s AI boom takes center stage at Spring Festival one year after DeepSeek stirred the industry Technology AI firms are preparing to launch their own models in the hopes of stealing the spotlight By The News Digital February 14, 2026 China’s AI boom takes center stage at Spring Festival one year after DeepSeek stirred the industry […]
KUALA LUMPUR – Bersatu has lodged reports with the police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Meta following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page on Feb 12. Party information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said the reports were made to ensure immediate action is taken by the authorities. He […]
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Located at the geometric heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nansha in Guangzhou is a state-level new area, the largest section of the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone, and a demonstration zone for comprehensive cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It not only carries the earnest […]
Marcus Smith celebrated England’s victory over Wales in the Six Nations but has already hinted at switching allegiance later in his rugby career. The Harlequins star was introduced for the final 15 minutes of the 48-7 win at Twickenham. Smith initially forged his reputation at fly-half but once again showed his versatility after being deployed […]
When I argued in this column last week that such was the public’s lack of confidence in the monarchy and the government (the two premier institutions in the land) that both may be on very rocky ground, I referenced the febrile days of the mid-1600s when Oliver Cromwell overthrew the pair of them. So, this […]
As Thames Valley Police address newly revealed allegations about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the Mirror’s Julia Banim pays a visit to the relatively modest five bedroom property the former prince will now call home 07:00, 14 Feb 2026Updated 08:15, 14 Feb 2026 Andrew’s new neighbours beg for ex-prince to be exiled The road to the Sandringham […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 12:20 IST A man in China surprised his wife with a new mobile phone on instalments, who did not like and secretly tried selling it without informing him. He is seen taking her out of the mall while she struggles to free herself.(Photo Credit: Instagram/International Relations) A husband […]
New AI models launched by China’s biggest players underscore how the country’s companies are keeping up with the U.S. Alibaba launched a model called RynnBrain specifically designed for “physical AI” like robotics. Kuaishou’s Kling 3.0 and ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 are among the latest AI video generation models. The Alibaba stand at the World Artificial Intelligence […]
Written By : Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 14:31 IST Korean Wave, or ‘Hallyu’, began in the 1990s, with the export of television dramas and pop music. It has since expanded into film, gaming, cuisine, fashion, and beauty industries Jungkook (L) and Jimin of BTS after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service […]
The AI giant announced a revenue run rate of $14bn – up from $0 three years ago, and $9bn two months ago. Anthropic announced a $30bn Series G funding round led by Coatue Management and Singapore’s GIC at a post-money valuation of $380bn. The raise more than doubles its valuation from the last round it […]
The rollout introduces structured settlement tools designed to support commerce-driven blockchain payments Singapore, SG – February 13, 2026 – LAX has launched a merchant-focused settlement framework aimed at accelerating the adoption of Web3 payments in retail and digital commerce environments. The newly introduced structure is designed to streamline how businesses receive, process, and manage on-chain […]
United States President Donald Trump uses tactical coercion to extract concessions from trading partners but will compromise when met with unblinking firmness.The White House revealed that trait when it edited its earlier fact sheet on the interim India-US trade deal within 24 hours, accepting India’s concerns on pulses, digital technology and agriculture. It also changed […]
In a city known for its cramped homes and sky-high prices, one YouTuber is showing the world what $18,000 a month can get you — and it includes a view that would make even a native New Yorker stop and stare. Also read | Step inside ‘crazy beach house in Karnataka with water everywhere’; even […]
Under the Animals and Birds Act, offenders caught importing any animal or bird without a licence may be fined up to S$10,000 (US$8,000), jailed up to 12 months, or both. The illegal trade of wildlife, including non-CITES species, is regulated under the amended Wildlife Act. Under the Act, a person must not offer for sale, […]
Salman Khan reunited with ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ co-star Himani Shivpuri amid his ‘Battle of Galwan’ shoot. On February 13, she posted their photo, calling him “magnetic as ever” with that mischievous twinkle, teasing prank stories later. Fans loved the nostalgia; the film releases August 2026. Salman Khan, who is currently busy with his upcoming […]
We live in an era of unprecedented digital convenience. With a few clicks, we can collaborate on a spreadsheet with a colleague in Singapore, share a presentation with a client in London, and store terabytes of data from our daily operations. The infrastructure enabling this is the modern cloud—specifically, the dominant suites provided by Google […]
The veteran actress who has died aged 83 enjoyed decades on screen and had appeared in over 100 films during her career. Her son announced her passing with a “heavy heart” Fran Winston and Sam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter 08:35, 13 Feb 2026Updated 08:40, 13 Feb 2026 View 3 Images Vangie Labalan has […]
BEIJING – A Chinese odd jobs mobile app has cancelled a service that let users hire proxies to bow to their elderly relatives during Chinese New Year family visits, sparking scrutiny of China’s “hire-anyone-for-anything” service sector. Promotional images of the now-deleted service depicted an orange uniform-clad delivery worker on their knees bowing, forehead nearly on […]
BEIJING – A Chinese odd jobs mobile app has cancelled a service that let users hire proxies to bow to their elderly relatives during Chinese New Year family visits, sparking scrutiny of China’s “hire-anyone-for-anything” service sector. Promotional images of the now-deleted service depicted an orange uniform-clad delivery worker on their knees bowing, forehead nearly on […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 14:11 IST Tyson Fury announces his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tyson Fury (Credit: AFP) Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury confirmed on social media Thursday that his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov will take place on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur […]
