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 […]
Home Viral Viral video: Watch massive sinkhole swallows busy Shanghai road within seconds A shocking viral video shows a massive sinkhole swallowing a busy road in Shanghai within seconds, sparking panic online as authorities confirm no casualties and launch a safety investigation. Published: February 13, 2026 1:45 PM IST Shanghai: A viral video captured motorists […]
A Chinese odd jobs mobile app has cancelled a service that let users hire proxies to bow to their elderly relatives during Lunar 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 the floor, […]
Baidu added OpenClaw to its search app for 700 million users. Previously, the AI agent could only be accessed from chat-based apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram. The integration comes as Chinese tech companies compete for new AI users ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Chinese tech company Baidu, best known for its search […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 13:30 IST ByteDance has developed the new Seedance 2.0 AI video model and people are amazed at the quality of videos it can generate. This new AI video model from China could have Hollywood directors “cooked” The AI battle between China and the US has hit a new […]
SHANGHAI: Viral footage on Chinese social media showed a massive sinkhole appearing at a construction site in southwest Shanghai – swallowing part of the road and nearby structures before quickly filling with water. The sinkhole occurred a day after workers discovered a water leak during an excavation for a metro line on Wednesday night (Feb […]
If you thought Bangkok is only about its vibrant nightlife, old temples and sumptuous street food, then you need to check out Louis Vuitton latest hotel pop-up which has become the city’s cool new attraction. And the Thai capital is not at all complaining and basking in the fashion glory. It has added a stylish […]
Chinese consumers placed over 120 million orders on Alibaba Cloud’s flagship artificial intelligence app Qwen within six days, signalling growing acceptance of AI-powered shopping as the company joined other mainland Chinese tech giants in a multibillion-yuan holiday campaign. Nearly half the orders came from residents in counties and hinterland areas, with around 1.56 million people […]
Those who have been scammed often speak about how real it all seemed. Well, now we know why. According to reports, authorities in Cambodia have uncovered a compound set up specifically to target Indian citizens. Officials say they have dismantled nearly 200 such scam centres in recent weeks. “There are about 190 locations that we […]
A newly constructed intersection in Minhang District of Shanghai, China, collapsed into a massive sinkhole on Wednesday, February 11, following a technical failure at a nearby subway construction site. The dramatic scene captured on camera shows a massive part of the road suddenly caving in. However, no reports of injuries or casualties in the following […]
Uniting Networks from Over 17 Countries to Drive Cross-Border Collaboration and Sustainable Regional Growth BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As design increasingly proves its power to transform creativity into a strategic force of macroeconomic competitiveness, Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026), organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or […]
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty in solidifying control over the South American nation’s critical infrastructure, a blunt warning after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator’s oversight of a Chinese-built mega port. The $1.3 billion deepwater port in Chancay, north of […]
On Wednesday, February 11, Meta-owned WhatsApp disclosed that Russian authorities had taken steps to block the service across the country. The company characterised the move as a deliberate effort to shift users toward a government-supported competitor. “Today the Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance […]
The reported move comes amid a wider crackdown on foreign social media platforms. The Guardian noted that Telegram, founded by Pavel Durov, has also faced disruptions in Russia, prompting public criticism from Durov. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking to Russian state media and cited by The Guardian, said Meta would need to comply with Russian […]
The U.S. and China are reportedly expected to extend their trade truce by up to a year during a potential April summit in Beijing between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The extension would focus on short-term economic gains, including new Chinese purchase commitments, as Trump seeks tangible wins ahead of the November midterm elections, […]
BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) – One year after Chinese startup DeepSeek rattled the global tech industry with the release of a low-cost artificial intelligence model, its domestic rivals are better prepared, vying with it to launch new models, some designed with more consumer appeal. The Hangzhou-based firm’s meteoric rise in early 2025, during China’s Spring Festival holiday, upended China’s […]
Greetings from Katey here in Tokyo, where a snowy Sunday election has come and gone, leaving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with a resounding victory and a long to-do list. Somewhere on that list, which includes tackling a cost-of-living crisis and managing an unusually challenging relationship with the U.S., are Japan’s high-tech ambitions. Successive governments have […]
