MANILA, Philippines — POOL legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante and carom ace Francisco de la Cruz banner the coaching staff of the newly-formed national sports association National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh). The NLBSPh replaced the Billiards Sports Congress of the Philippines (BSCP), which the Asian Confederation of Billiard […]
Chinese fans have embraced referee Ma Ning as their World Cup representative after China’s failure to qualify The “Card Master” has become a social media star ahead of the tournament India’s connection to the World Cup comes through Indian-origin players and photojournalist Gitika Talukdar The FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins on June 11 across […]
The FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the biggest edition of football’s showpiece event, featuring 48 teams for the first time. While China once again failed to qualify, Chinese fans have found a representative to rally behind at football’s biggest stage — referee […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, recalling their recent meeting in Rome and highlighting the growing partnership between the two countries. In a message posted on social media, Meloni said Modi had achieved a historic milestone by becoming the longest-serving elected prime […]
Educators in Hong Kong have made the news in recent weeks for all the wrong reasons. A secondary school is seeking to replace its principal who was caught on video crudely swearing at ethnic minority security guards while on a school visit in Singapore, after firing him over the incident. At another Hong Kong secondary […]
Manila [Philippines], June 10 (ANI): India has underscored the critical value of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) framework alongside its commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement to navigate modern geopolitical hurdles during a high-level security meeting in the Philippines, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Advertisement The diplomatic position was outlined by […]
SINGAPORE – A 29-year-old man has been arrested for drink driving after the car he was driving was involved in an accident in Punggol on June 9. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Edgefield Plains and Punggol Drive at around 8.15pm on […]
Polymarket Signals Strong Focus On Growth And AI Infrastructure A Polymarket contract asking users to predict what Oracle executives will say during the company’s next earnings call shows “Growth” as the most likely theme, carrying a 91% probability of being mentioned frequently. Other high-probability topics point to Oracle’s expanding role in the AI infrastructure race. […]
SINGAPORE – A National Parks Board (NParks) employee is among several people under investigation for handling a snake in a wooded area in Mandai. It is illegal to touch or handle any wildlife in Singapore, unless special permission is given. Videos and photos of the incident surfaced on May 31 in a public Facebook group. […]
The dancewear market is witnessing steady adoption across dance academies, professional dance companies, fitness centers, educational institutions, performance arts organizations, and individual consumers due to its critical role in enabling comfort, flexibility, and performance during dance activities. Dancewear, which includes specialized apparel and footwear designed to support a wide range of movements, is widely used […]
After Japan’s viral punch, the internet’s newest relatable icon isn’t a celebrity, influencer or reality TV star; it’s a gorilla named Kiyomasa. Yes, you read that right! We have found our newest relatable king; he is a 13-year-old western lowland gorilla living at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden in Nagoya, Japan. Recently, a viral video […]
MANILA, Philippines — Chef Rhoda Magbitang, a Hawaii-based Filipina culinary talent, was crowned the winner of “Top Chef” Season 23 after impressing judges with a heartfelt four-course meal highlighted by a modern take on the Filipino classic caldereta. Chef Rhoda Magbitang, winner of ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, becomes the first Hawaii-based chef to capture the title. PHOTO […]
Rather than following the crowds to Greece, they’re crossing the border into Albania. Instead of battling their way through Venice’s busy streets, they’re spending long weekends in Slovenia. Across social media, travel forums, and booking platforms, interest in lesser-known destinations is climbing rapidly as people search for places that still feel authentic, affordable, and, perhaps […]
The 2026 World Cup is the first ever to include 48 countries (Image: Getty) The 2026 World Cup is finally upon us as 48 teams compete in North America for the first time in history. England are dreaming of their first triumph since 1966 as France bid for a third consecutive final and Lionel Messi’s […]
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MANILA, Philippines — Australian Foreign Minister Sen. Penny Wong said Canberra was ready to provide humanitarian aid to the Philippines as more countries expressed solidarity with Filipinos following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao. “Our thoughts are with the Australia-Filipino community, the people of the Philippines, and all those affected by the earthquake in […]
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Osaka police referred three people to prosecutors last week for allegedly selling the diabetes drug Mounjaro online without authorization, sparking widespread debate over the misuse of weight-loss drugs in Japan. The incident highlighted just how high demand is for the drug, where some women seeking it are already medically underweight or close to that level. […]
A Singapore-based employer has alleged that their family faced severe harassment from illegal loan sharks due to a domestic helper’s actions. The worker allegedly used the family’s private information and the employer’s workplace details to approach unlicensed moneylenders. Soon after, the household was hit with spam calls, threatening texts, and even physical harassment. The employer […]
In a traditional public company, a board of directors can fire a CEO if the latter fails to perform or acts against shareholder interests. Under SpaceX’s IPO terms, with the voting rights he has and his control of the super-voting blocks required to elect or dismiss board members, Musk essentially has the unilateral power to […]
The FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 is about to kick off. We spoke to Ehsan Popal and Daisuke Mizukoshi from Sydney, who run a programme sending Australian children to football camps in Japan, about Japan-Australia exchanges through grassroots football and cross-cultural understanding fostered by the World Cup. Stream all 104 matches of the FIFA World […]
Actor Jacob Elordi, who is currently dating model Kendall Jenner, was recently spotted in Japan, where an interaction with a fan outside a restaurant quickly went viral on social media. According to clip circulating online, the actor appeared visibly uncomfortable and irritated after a fan placed a hand on his back while he was stepping […]
Barely two years after Silicon Valley started touting AI PCs as the future of computing, Nvidia Corp. and Microsoft Corp. have moved on to the next idea of PCs for AI agents. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes these RTX Spark-powered Windows machines will transform the PC from a passive tool into an active digital teammate, […]
US blacklists Chinese solar, battery firms over alleged military links The United States is on the collision course with China after a month when President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May and showed commitment to collaborate in various sectors. In a recent development, the US has targeted the Chinese solar and […]
The February 1 event at Pickle Land, Bayan Baru brought together players, spectators, content creators, cash prizes, and RM9,999 worth of giveaways as pickleball continues gaining momentum in Malaysia. PENANG, Malaysia, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The AP Cup by AP33 brought together pickleball enthusiasts, competitive athletes, influencers, and spectators at Pickle Land in […]
International sensation Ariana Grande and her now-ex boyfriend, actor Ethan Slater, have reportedly called it quits. Having fallen in love and started being in a relationship, for nearly four years, after they first met on the sets of their 2024 film, Wicked, in 2022, the couple became a fan-favourite, despite their scarce outings together. The […]
SINGAPORE – As anticipation for World Cup 2026 reaches fever pitch, football fans like Ryan Yeo Eng Hong, 44, have already synced match schedules to their calendars. With a record 48 teams playing 104 matches across 39 days, this tournament will be 10 days longer than the 2022 edition. It will take place across the […]
What looked like a bargain property deal soon turned into a bizarre real-estate mystery after a Chinese man discovered that the “34th floor” apartment he had purchased was located in a building that officially had only 32 floors. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the man, identified by his surname […]
