A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday evening while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Director Narongwit […]
Tencent Holdings’s net income stayed largely in line with analyst expectations in the fourth quarter of 2025, registering a 17 per cent jump amid an artificial intelligence boom that is reshaping the global economy and fuelling a frenzy in China. The tech giant’s quarterly profits reached 64.7 billion yuan (US$9.4 billion) on a non-IFRS basis, […]
Singapore, Singapore’s iconic Indian vegetarian restaurant, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted to a meal by then-Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has been closed for nearly two months, with intense speculation surrounding the future of the eatery in the Little India precinct here. One of the oldest Indian-origin businesses here, Komala Vilas‘ prolonged […]
For now, individuals should verify the source, look out for facial glitches, odd lighting or unnatural audio, and see whether credible news outlets or accounts confirm it, said Assoc Prof Saifuddin. “If a dramatic video appears only on random social accounts, that’s a red flag,” he added. NTU’s Prof Tandoc said: “We were all expecting […]
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, Saudi Arabia has activated the one piece of infrastructure built precisely for this moment. The East-West Pipeline — known as the Petroline — runs 1,200 kilometres from the Abqaiq processing complex in the Eastern Province across the Arabian Peninsula to Yanbu on the Red Sea. According to Engineering […]
AI will take your job. We all have likely heard something like this in the past few months. Companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, TCS, have all laid off thousands of workers already. Recently, SaaS giant Atlassian said that it was firing 10 per cent of its workforce to fund further AI investment. While Meta is […]
On the morning of March 10, two men hauled a 9-foot sculpture of a lobster off a pickup truck parked in New York City’s Financial District and positioned it face to face with the Charging Bull statue in Bowling Green Park. With no obvious explanation for the display, people started speculating in comments on videos […]
SYDNEY, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset broker, has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Global Football Sponsor – Newcastle United F.C” and “Best Commercial Spot – Together, Into Tomorrow” awards at the Forex Sports Awards 2026. The double accolades recognises the brand’s high-impact partnership with Newcastle United, celebrating excellence […]
A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s sirector Narongwit Chodchoy […]
A British man has died while his girlfriend was “brought back to life” multiple times after the couple’s drinks were allegedly spiked on holiday. Events organiser Tom Pardhy, 38, was on a six-week long trip in Thailand with his girlfriend Naomi Raksha, 31, when he suddenly died in Bangkok on March 6. Naomi’s mother, Heather […]
Tom Pardhy and Naomi Raksha were on holiday in Thailand when the A British tourist has died and his girlfriend is seriously ill after a suspected drink spiking in Thailand. Tom Pardhy, 38, and Naomi Raksha, 31, had spent six weeks travelling around Thailand before they reached the country’s capital, Bangkok. But on March 6, […]
The smartest phone habit is simple: Slow down, check yourself, and never transfer your money in a rush PUBLISHED : 18 Mar 2026 at 14:32 (Photo: 123RF) Thailand is facing an intensifying wave of phone and text message scams, even as other parts of Asia begin to see a slowdown, with new figures showing the […]
BANGKOK — A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday evening while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around, the Khao Kheow […]
GUANGZHOU, China, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HUYA Inc. (“Huya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and a special cash dividend for the year 2026. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Total net revenues […]
The defense ministry has not received any official request from the United States to deploy warships to the Middle East, Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trump‘s call urging allies to send vessels to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Ahn made the remarks at a parliamentary session after Trump renewed his call […]
KUALA LUMPUR – Foreign students in Malaysia are being urged to exercise caution when dealing with online money changers to avoid falling victim to scams. Malaysian Chinese Association Public Services and Complaints Department head Michael Chong said a recent case involved a Chinese masters of business administration student who lost RM20,580 (S$6,710) in a currency […]
Seoul, March 17 South Korea’s defence ministry has not received any official request from the United States to deploy warships to the Middle East, Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday following US President Donald Trump’s call urging allies to send vessels to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Ahn made the remarks at a parliamentary session after […]
Not only was he punched repeatedly by a peer, a Malaysian student at a secondary school in Kuching, Sarawak, was caned and forced to write a note admitting his mistake, China Press reported. Angered at how the case was handled, the boy’s mother shared the incident on social media and lodged a police report. The […]
A 12-year-old girl from central China has captured attention online after investing her savings into a business and hiring her mother to run it, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. Li Yue, from Jiangxi province, used over 44,000 yuan (approximately Rs 5.91 lakh) received as lai see during the Spring Festival […]
Teammates head home Iran’s squad had arrived in Australia for the women’s continental championship shortly before the Iran war began on Feb. 28. They drew global attention after some players stayed silent during Iran’s national anthem before their first game. The silence was cast as an act of resistance or protest by some commentators and a show of mourning […]
By John Pye And Charlotte Graham-mclay Two players from the Iranian women’s soccer team have joined a practice session with a professional club in Brisbane in their first publicly-shared appearance since it emerged they had been granted asylum in Australia. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were pictured smiling and wearing the club’s colors as they posed […]
Nvidia Jensen Huang laid out his vision to ensure the company stays at the forefront of AI revolution. | Image: Associated Press Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday elaborated on his vision for keeping his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom that he predicted will produce a $1 trillion backlog in orders […]
America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved. U.S. forces have struck more than 7,000 targets in the first two and a half weeks of the war, which began on February […]
Curated By : Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 13:28 IST Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh join Brisbane Roar’s A-League Women team after seeking asylum in Australia. Rapid Read Fatemeh Pasandideh, fourth from right at front row, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, fourth from left at front row, pose for a photo with the Brisbane Roar (Picture […]
Curated By : Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 14:16 IST US is setting conditions for a coalition to succeed by destroying Iran’s missile, drone, naval capabilities. Without it, Iran may retain asymmetrical advantage, expert tells CNN Rapid Read US President Donald Trump called on seven countries to deploy warships to escort tankers from Strait of Hormuz. […]
Punch, the baby monkey who went viral for clinging to a plush toy, has found companionship with Momo-chan at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo. Videos of them cuddling have gone viral Punch, the adorable baby monkey who previously went viral for clinging to an orange plush toy after being abandoned by his mother, now appears to […]
With geopolitical tensions at perhaps their highest point in decades, the threat of nuclear war is one that is hanging over all of us. Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran at the end of February, the world has been on tenterhooks as more and more countries are drawn into the conflict, while […]
The latest rugby news and views from Wales and around the world 07:29, 17 Mar 2026 View Image Tonga’s wing Anzelo Tuitavuki during the World Cup match against South Africa(Image: AFP or licensors) These are your headlines on the morning of Tuesday, March 17 Dragons sign international winger The Dragons have confirmed the signing of […]
