For the most part, U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Speech highlighted his administration’s moves on growing the U.S. economy and affordability, cracking down on crime and immigration, while attacking former President Joseph Biden (2020-2024) and the Democrats in opposition, even calling them “crazy”. Here are some takeaways on issues that matter to India: […]
Japan, Hong Kong, the UK, the Middle East and much more of America are just some of the global destinations the NRL wants to conquer. It’s an ambitious plan but Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys has revealed expansion is on his mind, while taking a jab at rugby union and the AFL. WATCH […]
When India debates Chinese investment, it is not merely weighing capital inflows against GDP growth. It is confronting a far deeper, strategic dilemma: how to reconcile economic interdependence with an escalating geopolitical rivalry. Can India accelerate its rise while deepening engagement with a power that simultaneously challenges its territorial integrity, constrains its strategic space, and […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate his official residence Tuesday night after a bomb threat was made against him by opponents of a religious organization that is banned in China. The prime minister posted a photo of his dog, Toto, inside the Lodge, his residence in Canberra, to social media Wednesday, thanking […]
U.S. President Donald Trump steered clear of China in his State of the Union speech Tuesday. The only mention was in reference to “Russian and Chinese military technology” that guarded Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The silence comes as Trump plans to visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2, the first trip by a U.S. […]
Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 Winter Olympics, not only for her performance on the ice but also for her rise on social media. Alysa Liu of the United States reacts after performing in the figure skating exhibition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan. […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a security scare on Wednesday after a bomb threat led to his evacuation. The threat was linked to Shen Yun, a Chinese dance group performing in Australia, according to police. After thorough checks, no explosives were found, and Albanese returned safely. The bomb threat was sent via email to […]
BEIJING – When Chinese-American athlete Eileen Gu won an Olympic gold medal in the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final on Feb 22, public reactions from the United States and China were strikingly different. While the Chinese cheered her victory – which made her the most decorated freestyle skier in history with six Olympic medals – […]
During the address, Trump also listed several other conflicts he said he had helped resolve, including those between Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the Congo and Rwanda. He added that the war in Gaza was now proceeding “at a very low level”.
IndiGo Chennai-Singapore flight delayed 5 hrs, 200 affected CHENNAI: Over 200 IndiGo passengers who were bound for Singapore from Chennai were made to wait on the flight for about 5 hours—more than their actual journey time—on Tuesday, and a video of passengers shouting at airline staff out of despair went viral.However, IndiGo’s official response was […]
There have been reports of hospitalisation of infants who were fed the recalled formula. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved A contaminated additive found naturally in breastmilk is responsible for the recent recall of infant formula worldwide. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with […]
A decade ago, China was in the midst of a property boom. In Zhoukou, a fast-urbanising city in the country’s central plains, a property developer started a residential complex that promised “classic Chinese living”, full of greenery and next to good schools. Today, most of its high-rises and villas are concrete skeletons. The developer, Henan […]
Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, in one form or another, could be the salvation of this country, but also of Europe, historian and political analyst, an expert on the former Soviet sphere, Armand Gosu said. “Ukraine’s accession, in one form or another, because it can join only under certain chapters, could be both Ukraine’s […]
UBT251 is a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon (triple G), being jointly developed by United Biotechnology and Novo Nordisk In a placebo-controlled phase 2 trial in Chinese people with overweight or obesity, UBT251 led to a statistically significant mean weight loss of up to 19.7% after 24 weeks UBT251 appeared […]
A woman’s reflection on cultural differences between India and several Southeast Asian countries has sparked an online conversation about privacy, judgement and personal freedom. A woman recalled feeling unnoticed and independent in Singapore, contrasting it with constant social commentary back home. (X/@sanyayyyy) Taking to X, Sanya shared her experience of spending a few weeks in […]
Citrini Research’s has called its report titled ‘The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis’, a “scenario, not a prediction”, that aims to prepare readers “for potential left tail risks as AI makes the economy increasingly weird”. The report itself claims to be a thought experiment “detailing the progression and fallout of the Global Intelligence Crisis”. Hypothetical as […]
The decision to move to Mallorca is, for many, motivated by lifestyle. People come for the light, the landscape and the promise of a better balance. Yet, after the boxes are unpacked and the first season passes, reality begins to show itself. Living here is one thing. Working here is another entirely. Mallorca is an […]
A baby macaque named Punch has become a major attraction at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo after winning hearts online with his emotional story and adorable videos. Over 100 visitors gathered at the zoo on Friday, taking photos and cheering as the six-month-old cautiously approached other monkeys in the enclosure. Punch went viral on social media […]
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The shareholders of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) (reg. no 556016-0680) (the “Company” or “Ericsson“) are invited to participate in the Annual General Meeting of shareholders (“AGM“) to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM CEST at the Company’s premises: Open Box, Grönlandsgatan 8, Kista/Stockholm. Registration for the AGM […]
Top 7 unforgettable athletes who changed their careers at the 2026 Winter Games.Image via: Getty Every Winter Olympics promises unforgettable moments. Milano Cortina 2026 delivered something more. It introduced a new wave of athletes who did not just win medals but stepped into worldwide recognition almost instantly. Some arrived as contenders. Others came in quietly. […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BRUSSELS — European Union officials said Monday that they were pausing work toward implementing their trade deal with the United States as they try to understand what President Donald Trump will do after a pivotal Supreme Court ruling. Last […]
A scenic spot in northern China has ignited controversy by featuring live horses in a carousel ride, where six horses are secured to a rotating iron frame, raising significant concerns regarding animal welfare and public safety. The tourist attraction, located in the Shijingli Scenic Area of Xian, Shaanxi province, has stirred heated online debates since […]
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SINGAPORE – Anyone in need of a good cleansing cry in the last week has only had to peek at TikTok, Reddit or X. Punch the Japanese macaque’s virality has turned the internet into one big grief support group. Abandoned by his mother at birth and hand-raised by keepers, the young primate is one of […]
SINGAPORE – Move over, Labubu and Sonny Angel. The blind box craze now appears to have reached places of worship, with figurines and amulets of Taoist deities, and their magical weapons, up for grabs. Videos making the rounds online already show a blind box vending machine dispensing various lucky charms and trinkets at the Sembawang […]
Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh recently sparked curiosity after she shared a picture with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, further hinting at an upcoming surprise. Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh recently sparked curiosity after she shared a picture with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, further hinting at an upcoming surprise. Taking to her social media account, Akshara captioned the […]
Cape Town : They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of pangolins, the shy, scaly anteaters found in parts of Africa and Asia, on World Pangolin Day on Saturday. Pangolins or pangolin products outstrip any other […]
