SINGAPORE – Singapore Post said it will keep the tariff charged on goods sent to the US at 10 per cent, until the higher rate of 15 per cent announced by US President Donald Trump is officially instated. This comes as a 10 per cent tariff placed on Singapore under the International Emergency Economic Powers […]
MrBeast vows to book only starlink-equipped flights as global airline adoption surges A viral video has been circulating on social media showing YouTube star MrBeast praising Starlink’s in-flight internet capabilities. During an appearance on the Good Guys podcast, he made a bold statement regarding his future travel habits as more airlines adopt the technology. He […]
Ahead of the scheduled first spacewalk of 2026 on January 8, NASA cancelled the EVA that was supposed to be carried out by Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke of Crew-11. Announcing the same, NASA back then wrote, “NASA is postponing the Thursday, Jan. 8, spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The agency is monitoring a […]
On the way to Yamanashi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath met people and children of Indian origin living in Japan and talked to them. The children touched CM Yogi’s feet and recited shlokas. Later, the CM gifted chocolates to the children (Credits: @/@myogiadityanath) LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s interaction with children of Indian origin […]
February 2026 turned out to be one of the internet’s most entertaining months, packed with wholesome, dramatic, and nostalgia-driven trends. From heart-melting animal stories to creative social media challenges and throwback music moments, the month kept users constantly engaged. Among all the viral sensations, one trend that truly captured global attention was “Baby Monkey Punch.” […]
Police took action against 1,322 people under the age of 20 last year for crimes linked to tokuryū anonymous and transient criminal groups, the National Police Agency said Thursday. Of them, 425 were involved in fraud, 247 in thefts and 200 in drug offenses. Those involved in robberies totaled 116, accounting for about 40% of […]
SINGAPORE – Apple users in Singapore have been alerted to new measures that may require them to show that they are above 18 years old to download certain apps. This comes a month before the Singapore Government requires all major app stores to block young users here from downloading apps not meant for their age. […]
Published By : Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 13:50 IST Chitrangda Singh dazzled in a vibrant pink saree at a recent event, where she also spoke about Salim Khan and the upcoming film Battle of Galwan starring Salman Khan. Rapid Read Chitrangda Singh stuns in a saree at a recent red carpet event. (Photo Credit: Instagram) […]
Viral baby monkey Punch’s orangutan plush toy has officially sold out in multiple countries, with resale prices now soaring to more than ten times its original cost. According to a report by the New York Post, the $20 (Rs 1817) IKEA Djungelskog orangutan stuffed toy has become a highly sought-after collectible after being linked to […]
TOKYO – The number of cases in 2025 in which children under 18 were victims of sexual misconduct rose for the third consecutive year to 4,858 in Japan, the highest level in the past decade, police said Feb 26, amid a rise in online juvenile crime. The National Police Agency reported that cases involving sexually […]
SINGAPORE – A man was sentenced to 15 months’ jail for having 92 images and three videos of child sexual abuse in his possession. On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard that the children depicted in these videos were as young as […]
As it’s Chinese lunar new year, it would not be surprising if you’ve found yourself scrolling through some China-inspired content. But before you click the heart on a TikTok of paper lanterns or mouthwatering noodles, think twice. As an unsuspecting citizen, you may well be participating in a geopolitical battle where western civilisation itself is […]
Think twice before you open Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts the next time you’re bored. The more you watch short-form videos on your phone, the worse your brain gets at paying attention, and the damage shows up right there in your brainwaves, a study has warned. HOW WAS THE RISK OF REELS FOUND? Scientists at […]
A video of a young girl being shoved while posing for a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing has amassed over 9 million views in one day and ignited an online row over safety, manners and tourist behaviour. The clip was posted on Wednesday by a Taiwanese social media user peipeilin527, who said the incident […]
SINGAPORE – The website of the People’s Power Party (PPP), peoplespowerparty.sg, has been taken over by an unaffiliated entity. The site had previously been registered to the political party and was under maintenance from May 2025, less than a month after the 2025 general election on May 3. A party spokesperson said then that it […]
Investment firm General Atlantic is selling an equity stake in ByteDance in a deal that values the Chinese social media giant at $550 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said, marking a dramatic rise in the privately held shares. The potential stake divestment will be the first since the Trump administration cleared the […]
The Mumbai Police has found an adorable yet powerful way to promote the national emergency helpline number 112, by using the viral story of Punch, a baby monkey from Japan, to deliver a strong public message. In a recent Instagram campaign, Mumbai Police shared a series of creative visuals inspired by the iconic “Three Wise […]
SINGAPORE – Malaysian actor Jack Lim has alleged that there is a social media smear campaign being waged against his Chinese New Year comedy film Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng. Singaporean film-maker Jack Neo and Lim play the titular characters respectively. In an Instagram reel posted on Feb 25, Lim, 51, says: “I usually […]
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”.
