Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as US President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Advertisement Hope that the two-month conflict could soon end buoyed international […]
Trading Fee Questionnaire – Redeem Coffee Voucher & Coffee Mug for Free Plus “Smart Strike Carnival” at Causeway Bay Lee Theatre Plaza – Play Games, Check In, Win Prizes Raising Market Awareness of “True Zero Fees” Trading Model HONG KONG, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Webull HK today announced that, effective immediately, $0 commission and $0 […]
TikTok is investing US$25 billion in data infrastructure projects in Thailand, the company’s biggest investment announced to date in Southeast Asia, as China’s technology giants continue expanding their footprint in the region. The investment would be used to install additional servers and expand data storage and processing infrastructure across Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao provinces […]
Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could soon end buoyed international markets on […]
Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could soon end buoyed international markets on […]
New Delhi, May 7 India’s charismatic batter Virat Kohli expressed grief over the passing of his former India Under-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill, who died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning. Kohli took to social media to pay tribute to Gill and extend condolences to his […]
Investment spans equity positions in both SOMOSHOTELS and Cocana Resorts, with plans to bring the brands to five additional locations across Asia. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – Mirah Investment & Development, a Bali-based hospitality development and management group with an active portfolio spanning branded residences, hotels and resorts, and […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker Wednesday as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war. The Islamic Republic said it was reviewing the latest American proposals. […]
Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as US President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could soon end buoyed international markets […]
Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd will perform in Hong Kong for the first time in eight years as part of the final leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour”, with sources telling the South China Morning Post that the concert is set to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park in October. Live Nation on […]
SINGAPORE – Chinese historical romance drama Pursuit Of Jade has turned actor Zhang Linghe into one of the hottest C-drama stars of the moment and sparked interest in a snack featured on screen. In the 40-episode drama, a chart-topper since its March 6 debut on streaming platforms iQiyi and Netflix, osmanthus cake is the favourite […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused China of conducting illegal marine scientific research near the oil and gas-rich Reed (Recto) Bank within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, according to a Thursday, May 7, statement. “We will continue to challenge any illegal activities that undermine our sovereignty and […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could […]
HONG KONG, May 7: Asian shares jumped on Thursday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 gaining 5.7 per cent to a record intraday high as investors waited to see if the US and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped 3,402 points to […]
DUBAI – Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could soon end buoyed international […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict could […]
Pune: A man from Maharashtra’s Pune is currently being slammed across social media platforms after CCTV footage of him stealing a room freshener from a housing society lift in the city has gone viral. The netizens have slammed the man for his alleged “lack of civic sense”. Watch Video: The video went viral on Reddit, […]
Even as geopolitical tensions around Iran continue to dominate global headlines, financial markets appear increasingly focused on a different force altogether — the explosive momentum in artificial intelligence-led growth and corporate earnings. Speaking to ET Now, Mark Matthews from Julius Baer said markets are beginning to look beyond the uncertainty surrounding US-Iran tensions, though he […]
The Sheffield DocFest has revealed its 2026 industry program, completing the lineup for its 33rd edition, which is taking place June 10-15, with a promise to “combine urgent global issues and conversations with the practical realities of working in documentary today.” Events will cover topics ranging from conflict reporting, citizen journalism, inclusivity, accessibility and environmental sustainability to […]
PUBLISHED : 6 May 2026 at 15:32 A panoramic view of Bangkok showcasing high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky. (Photo: 123RF) Thailand has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or US$29 billion, the Board of Investment (BOI) reported on Wednesday. The approvals include a large-scale data infrastructure expansion by a […]
TOKYO – Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising willingness to project military power on China’s doorstep. Along with US and Philippine forces, the Japanese military fired missiles in […]
Japan changed its divorce law on April 1 — for the first time since the postwar era. Divorced parents can now choose joint custody. But the new law is already deeply contested. In this week’s Japan Today Spotlight, we break down what the law does, why it took decades to arrive and what it means […]
SINGAPORE – A man who worked for a transnational criminal syndicate enabled the group to control 100 newly opened bank accounts across seven Singapore banks. More than $4.3 million flowed through these accounts, of which $22,230 was traced to reported scam cases in Singapore. Besmond Huan Yu Kang, 24, received RM18,300 (S$5,900) in total for […]
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s approach to social media restrictions for young children is “more demanding, more rigorous” than a blanket ban, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam on Wednesday (May 6). “We take a different approach, in that we also want something that is more effective, a more durable approach that will […]
Without meaning any disrespect to the now defunct noughties R&B trio Mis-Teeq, one would be hard pressed to think of many novels that open with an epigraph from their oeuvre. “You know you wanna sing with us (baby). That’s why you know you should be scared of us (baby),” from their 2003 single Scandalous, greets […]
SHANGHAI, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International Exhibition of Senior Care, Rehabilitation Medicine and Healthcare, Shanghai 2026 (hereinafter referred to as AID 2026), widely recognized as China’s leading event for the senior care and silver economy sectors, will be held on June 4–6 at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), Halls W1–W5. Spanning over 60,000 […]
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation – Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCD) on Wednesday said it arrested five people, including an alleged social media personality, for alleged extortion on Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez. Roberto Ma. Franco Cruz Mabanta, known founder and chairman of the Peanut Gallery Media Network, was arrested […]
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the US on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister says, as President Donald Trump cites “great progress” in the process. “We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations,” Foreign Minister Abbas […]
