The Latest Tactic for Silencing Ecuador’s Environmental Defenders: Shuttering Their Bank Accounts

The Latest Tactic for Silencing Ecuador’s Environmental Defenders: Shuttering Their Bank Accounts

It was a sweltering January afternoon in the Amazonian town of Puyo when Andrés Tapia realized his daughter’s public school fees were due. Like many Ecuadorians, he reached for his phone to make a mobile transfer.  Carrying cash is too risky these days. Ecuador is in the grip of an ongoing security crisis, with transnational […]

Stocks mark day of whiplash losses, gains

Stocks mark day of whiplash losses, gains

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long. Oil prices […]

Beelink Launches OpenClaw Pre-installed Series: Exclusive Lobster Red Editions and SSD Upgrade Kits for a Seamless AI Experience

Beelink Launches OpenClaw Pre-installed Series: Exclusive Lobster Red Editions and SSD Upgrade Kits for a Seamless AI Experience

SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As OpenClaw gains global traction, AI agents are reshaping productivity. Yet, many users face technical hurdles in deployment, from system setup to driver configuration. Beelink bridges this gap with a full-stack AI solution: ranging from exclusive “Lobster Red” models with preinstalled OpenClaw to dual-OS switching versions and plug-and-play SSD […]

Tech Mahindra Announces Liquidation of Australian Step

Tech Mahindra Announces Liquidation of Australian Step

Tech Mahindra Limited has informed stock exchanges about the voluntary liquidation of its Australian step-down subsidiary, Tech Mahindra Digital Pty Ltd. The IT services company filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. Liquidation Details The liquidation of Tech Mahindra Digital Pty Ltd became effective on Monday, March […]

S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for tougher MAS rules on online financial content

S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for tougher MAS rules on online financial content

SINGAPORE – Singapore banks and fintech firms that put out online financial content, such as on social media channels, say that they are well-prepared for stricter guidelines set to kick in from March 25. From strengthening engagement with content creators to bolstering safeguards against misinformation, several players who spoke to The Straits Times said the […]

‘Panic Trading’: Oil’s Wild 29% Surge & Crash Leaves Global Traders Exhausted

‘Panic Trading’: Oil’s Wild 29% Surge & Crash Leaves Global Traders Exhausted

Benchmark oil contracts surged as much as 29% early in the session following a weekend of grim developments in the Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. With maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill and Persian Gulf producers locking in output, fears of supply disruption sent Brent crude […]

Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines at ISLE 2026 with Full-Chain Innovation and Global Ambitions

Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines at ISLE 2026 with Full-Chain Innovation and Global Ambitions

SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISLE 2026, Asia’s largest exhibition for smart display and integrated systems, held in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Shenzhen World) from March 5-7, demonstrated more than thousands of new products and solutions for diverse application scenarios in display and AV integration. Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines at ISLE […]

From Yacht Parties To Missile Trails: Has The Iran-Israel War Rattled Dubai’s Influencer ‘Safe Haven’?

From Yacht Parties To Missile Trails: Has The Iran-Israel War Rattled Dubai’s Influencer ‘Safe Haven’?

Written By : Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 14:00 IST For the influencers who had turned the emirates into a $4,000-a-year licensing playground and a content factory for the global south, the Iran-Israel war is a wake-up call Rapid Read Thousands of creators from Europe, Asia, Russia and the Middle East have relocated to Dubai, many […]

Jun Robles Lana’s ‘Sisa’ wins Best Screenplay at Portugal’s Fantasporto

Jun Robles Lana’s ‘Sisa’ wins Best Screenplay at Portugal’s Fantasporto

MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana announced that his historical thriller “Sisa” has won the Best Screenplay award at the Fantasporto International Film Festival in Portugal, marking another international recognition for the Philippine film. Hilda Koronel as Sisa in ‘Sisa.’ PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IDEAFIRST COMPANY In a social media post, Lana shared the […]

Punch the monkey has just learned this adorable trick – and people can’t cope

Punch the monkey has just learned this adorable trick – and people can’t cope

Another day, another Punch update – and this is one you’ll want to know about. The adorable baby Monkey continues to melt all of our hearts around the world after originally going viral after people learned that he was abandoned by his mother seven months ago and has since been cared for by the zookeepers […]

Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines at ISLE 2026 with Full-Chain Innovation and Global Ambitions

Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines at ISLE 2026 with Full-Chain Innovation and Global Ambitions

SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISLE 2026, Asia’s largest exhibition for smart display and integrated systems, held in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Shenzhen World) from March 5-7, demonstrated more than thousands of new products and solutions for diverse application scenarios in display and AV integration. Continue Reading Nanchang Optoelectronic Industry Cluster Shines […]

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he will loosen oil sanctions after ‘very good’ call with Putin

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he will loosen oil sanctions after ‘very good’ call with Putin

Trump says he will loosen oil sanctions after ‘very good’ call with Putin Donald Trump has said the US will loosen oil-related Ukraine war sanctions on “some countries” after an hour-long phone call with Vladimir Putin. The call was the first between the two leaders since US and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran, sparking […]

‘US Missile Strike Hits School, Damages Homes In Iran’s Khomeyn’: Report

‘US Missile Strike Hits School, Damages Homes In Iran’s Khomeyn’: Report

‘US Missile Strike Hits School, Damages Homes In Iran’s Khomeyn’: Report | Representative Image Khomeyn [Iran]: A United States missile strike has reportedly hit an educational facility in the central Iranian city of Khomeyn, according to Al Jazeera, citing reports from Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The site has been identified as the Dr Hafez Khomeyni […]

Man to be charged under POFMA over TikTok falsehoods, accused of defamation and promoting racial ill will

Man to be charged under POFMA over TikTok falsehoods, accused of defamation and promoting racial ill will

SINGAPORE: A 59-year-old man will be charged in court on Wednesday (Mar 11) over four videos he posted on TikTok between 2023 and 2025, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Office said on Tuesday. The videos contained content which promoted ill will between different racial groups […]

Man to be charged over TikTok videos promoting ill will between racial groups, false statements

Man to be charged over TikTok videos promoting ill will between racial groups, false statements

SINGAPORE – A 59-year-old man is slated to be charged on March 11 over four TikTok videos that allegedly promoted ill will between racial groups and also contained falsehoods, including the statement that the Government can trace votes in elections to penalise voters. The videos were posted on TikTok in 2023 and 2025, said the […]

Yann LeCun’s AI Startup Raises $1B, Names New CEO

Yann LeCun’s AI Startup Raises $1B, Names New CEO

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More than 5 months’ jail for vandal who spray-painted walls and vans at Salvation Army

More than 5 months’ jail for vandal who spray-painted walls and vans at Salvation Army

SINGAPORE – An Australian woman has been sentenced to five months and six weeks’ jail for spray-painting offensive words at the Salvation Army in Upper Bukit Timah Road on Dec 25, 2025. Dianna Ong had pleaded guilty to a charge of vandalism on March 9. The 43-year-old was arrested the same day she left offensive […]

Humanoid Robot Goes For A Stroll With A Robot Dog: Unitree’s Viral Moment Has the Internet Talking

Humanoid Robot Goes For A Stroll With A Robot Dog: Unitree’s Viral Moment Has the Internet Talking

Robots are the future, and China is leading the way towards it. A new viral video looks like a scene from a sci-fi film. A Unitree G1 humanoid robot, standing roughly 4.3 feet tall, is seen strolling outdoors with a Unitree Go2 robot dog trotting beside it on a leash. No human intervention in sight. […]

Uday and Majnu bhai to return! Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar roped in for Welcome 4

Uday and Majnu bhai to return! Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar roped in for Welcome 4

Get ready to celebrate Uday and Majnu bhai fans! Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor have reportedly agreed to reprise their iconic roles for Welcome 4. The pair however would be missing from the third installment of the hit Welcome franchise – Welcome To The Jungle – which will hit the theatres on June. As per […]

From space tourism to ethical prosthetics, Stephen Attenborough and Tilly Lockey outline the future of innovation

From space tourism to ethical prosthetics, Stephen Attenborough and Tilly Lockey outline the future of innovation

Rajalakshmi Engineering College in association with The Times of India had a conversation with Stephen Attenborough, Board Member and Trustee, Virgin Unite US, and former CCO, Virgin Galactic and Tilly Lockey, a bionic woman, Investor in Bionic research and British Social Media personality during Titanium, National level tech fest 2026.With its focus on cost-efficient satellite […]

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams Wear Desert Diamonds on The Red Carpet at The 32nd Actors Awards

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams Wear Desert Diamonds on The Red Carpet at The 32nd Actors Awards

Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – At this year’s The Actor Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most respected talents, with Desert diamonds taking center stage. Get the latest […]

RSAF aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

RSAF aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – A military aircraft will be deployed to Saudi Arabia on March 10 to assist Singaporeans seeking to leave the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict in the region , with a second flight being planned for two days later. In a joint statement on March 9, the Ministry […]

Navjot Singh Sidhu reveals Malaika Arora’s luxurious lifestyle: ‘Her entourage is 56’

Navjot Singh Sidhu reveals Malaika Arora’s luxurious lifestyle: ‘Her entourage is 56’

The latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featured a warm and lively exchange between judge Navjot Singh Sidhu and actor-model Malaika Arora, creating one of the most memorable moments of the season. During the episode, host Kapil Sharma asked Sidhu to share what he admired most about Malaika. The former cricketer-turned-commentator responded with […]

Vijay And Trisha Krishnan Inspired Matching Outfits At Chennai Wedding Goes Up For Sale In Malaysia, Netizens Strongly Condemn ‘Bizarre Marketing Move’

Vijay And Trisha Krishnan Inspired Matching Outfits At Chennai Wedding Goes Up For Sale In Malaysia, Netizens Strongly Condemn ‘Bizarre Marketing Move’

Thalapathy Vijay is dealing with marital turbulence. His wife, Sankgeetha, has initiated divorce proceedings alleging infidelity on the actor’s part. This came amid viral reports of the actor-politician being in a relationship with actress Trisha Krishnan. Fanning the rumours, the actors made a joint public appearance, in matching outfits, at a wedding reception in Chennai.  […]

Parthiban apologizes to Trisha over ‘Kundavai sit at home’ wordplay comment during awards show sparks row amid Vijay rumours

Parthiban apologizes to Trisha over ‘Kundavai sit at home’ wordplay comment during awards show sparks row amid Vijay rumours

Director and actor R. Parthiban has issued a formal expression of regret following a public confrontation with actress Trisha Krishnan over “insensitive” remarks made during a rapid-fire session at a Chennai awards gala. The controversy, which saw Trisha label the director’s comments as a display of “crude stupidity,” comes at a time of intense personal […]

For China, billions of Dollars are at risk from a widening war in Middle East

For China, billions of Dollars are at risk from a widening war in Middle East

With oil prices surging and the conflict in the Middle East intensifying, the economic stakes for China are rising. The cost of oil on Monday hit levels not seen in four years, one week after the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, an ally and financial partner to China. Fighting has halted […]

Governor-General Attends Emperor’s Birthday Reception as Japan-Australia Treaty Marks 50th Anniversary

Governor-General Attends Emperor’s Birthday Reception as Japan-Australia Treaty Marks 50th Anniversary

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IMF warns of ‘unthinkable’ risks from Mid-East conflict

IMF warns of ‘unthinkable’ risks from Mid-East conflict

Follow our live coverage here. TOKYO – International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on March 9 that lengthy hostilities in the Middle East would risk hitting markets and economies, while throwing up unexpected challenges that require policymakers to prepare for a “new normal”. “If the new conflict proves prolonged, it has clear […]