The students from countries such as India, Pakistan, the UAE, Singapore, and parts of the UK have been impacted. The confusion surrounding cancelled papers and replacement exams is worrying students about university admissions and scholarship deadlines, their grades, and academic performance.
An Australian cave diver is part of an international team that has been flown into Laos from around the world to rescue seven people stuck in a remote, flooded cave. The group entered the cave in Xaysomboun province, central Laos, to hunt wildlife and search for gold more than a week ago, but heavy rain […]
Malaysia’s religious authorities can ban teachings they consider deviant, send followers to rehabilitation classes and take group leaders to court. But they have not stopped banned or fringe Islamic movements from finding new followers online, according to officials, as some groups move abroad, rebrand or use social media to keep reaching Malaysians beyond the immediate […]
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ANGELES City police arrested an unidentified male who presented himself as a survivor in the tragic building collapse in Barangay Balibago and received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development last May 27. The poseur even made himself available to reporters covering in the news, mostly from TV networks in Manila. During […]
SINGAPORE – Ahead of K-pop boy band BTS’ upcoming Singapore shows in December, the police advised the public to watch out for concert ticket scams. Several neighbourhood police centres (NPCs) have cautioned fans against buying resold tickets in advisories on their Facebook pages between May 28 and May 29. Scammers “may pose as ticket sellers […]
Japanese music unit NIKO NIKO TAN TAN are set to perform at Melbourne’s RISING festival and Sydney’s VIVID. The trio have drawn attention for their unique fusion of music and visual art. Speaking ahead of their Australian debut, the members shared their thoughts on expanding overseas, the roots of their creative process, and their commitment […]
SINGAPORE: Singaporean influencer Eunice Joy Ng was fined S$3,500 (US$2,740) on Friday (May 29) after posting an advertisement for vaporisers in December last year. Ng, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of publishing an advertisement containing a suggestion to purchase imitation tobacco products on her Telegram story, a contravention under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements […]
SINGAPORE – Pig blood products are back on the menus of some restaurants after more than 27 years. In a Facebook post on May 28, Haidilao Singapore said that its outlets are now serving pig blood products. The “iconic hotpot favourite” is best enjoyed after being boiled in spicy broth for three minutes, it added. […]
Maatrubhumi FIRST Review: Salman Khan’s Film Gets Thumbs Up From Subhash Ghai, Says ‘Touching Story Of Soldiers Of India & China…’ | X / @SubhashGhai1 Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently hosted a private screening of the rough cut of his upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ for a select group of friends […]
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers working at a flooded cave in Laos said Friday that they were trying to drain water out to help extricate five villagers who have been trapped for more than a week. An overnight rainstorm has complicated their efforts, they said. Meanwhile, searching continues for two more people who still haven’t been […]
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers working at a flooded cave in Laos said Friday that they were trying to drain water out to help extricate five villagers who have been trapped for more than a week. An overnight rainstorm has complicated their efforts, they said. Meanwhile, searching continues for two more people who still haven’t been […]
BANGKOK – Rescuers working at a flooded cave in Laos said Friday that they were trying to drain water out to help extricate five villagers who have been trapped for more than a week. An overnight rainstorm has complicated their efforts, they said. Meanwhile, searching continues for two more people who still haven’t been located. […]
SINGAPORE – A motorcyclist has died following an accident involving a trailer on the BKE on the morning of May 29. In response to queries, the police said they were alerted to an accident on the BKE towards PIE at about 9.50am. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF […]
A viral video can often become much bigger than the moment it captures. That appears to be the case with a clip allegedly showing a group of Indian tourists performing Garba at an airport in Vietnam. Over the past few days, the video has sparked widespread discussion online, drawing reactions from people with very different […]
Mangoes are often called the “king of fruits”, but some varieties are so rare and luxurious that they cost more than premium gadgets and designer products. Across the world, certain mangoes are prized for their sweetness, unique flavour, limited production and careful cultivation methods. Among all of them, one variety stands out as the world’s […]
Digital Chat Station tipped an upcoming Honor X-series phone for a June China launch, and the spec profile matches the Honor X80 closely. The headline upgrade over the X70 is significant — 10,000mAh+ battery versus the X70’s 8,300mAh, and 90W charging versus 80W. If it sells anywhere near the X70’s 7 million units in China, […]
The Philippine delegation led by PEZA Director General Tereso Panga headed to this year’s Digital Health Expo in Melbourne, encouraging Australian companies to invest in Filipino skill and talent that will not only streamline workload but also assist in the efficient delivery of needs. Key Points The digital health sector has a huge potential for […]
The Japanese government will aim to step up measures over the next 10 years to minimize deaths in the event of a massive earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including wider use of seismic breakers to prevent fires, sources familiar with the matter said. In the first amendment of its emergency plans since 2015, the […]
Amid ongoing discussions surrounding Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has now shared his reaction after watching a rough cut of the film alongside several members of the film industry. “Maatrubhumi is truly a must-watch”: Subhash Ghai, Kabir Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and others watch rough cut of […]
A week that began with TikTok licensing Indian microdramas and ended with AI-made vertical films circulating around Cannes showed how far the format has moved in a year. Vertical drama is no longer only app-store entertainment. It is becoming part of global distribution. TikTok Tests Indian Microdrama IP The shift is not just that short […]
Divine Lord Krishna dressed in “Peethamberam” (clothed in yellow), carrying his precious “Bansuri” (flute), wearing elaborate royal costumes with traditional jewellery, a radiant crown, his Sikhipincham (peacock feather), and a calm smile. Grace in every walk and talk. A ray of angelic poise beaming through his face. This is the first image that comes to […]
HONG KONG, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights Total number of funded accounts1 increased 34.3% year-over-year to 3,590,325 […]
The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson likening South Korea to a “dagger” in Asia from Beijing’s perspective amid an intensifying U.S.-Sino rivalry. In a podcast interview hosted by the U.S. Army War College on Friday, Brunson was quoted as describing South Korea […]
©Tencent Games On May 27, Tencent Games held its annual showcase, ‘SPARK 2026,’ to reveal major new titles and updates for both global and Chinese markets. The event featured a total of 45 content projects across development, publishing, and investment, while also announcing strategies for new IP collaborations and the expansion of technology-driven interactive experiences. […]
©Tencent Games On May 27, Tencent Games held its annual showcase, ‘SPARK 2026,’ to reveal major new titles and updates for both global and Chinese markets. The event featured a total of 45 content projects across development, publishing, and investment, while also announcing strategies for new IP collaborations and the expansion of technology-driven interactive experiences. […]
©Tencent Games On May 27, Tencent Games held its annual showcase, ‘SPARK 2026,’ to reveal major new titles and updates for both global and Chinese markets. The event featured a total of 45 content projects across development, publishing, and investment, while also announcing strategies for new IP collaborations and the expansion of technology-driven interactive experiences. […]
BEIJING – JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong has vowed to prevent the e-commerce firm’s 900,000-strong workforce from losing their jobs to automation, seeking to allay growing fears that the adoption of AI and robotics could replace workers. The company, which is one of the country’s largest employers by headcount, will “do everything possible to safeguard employment […]
