The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security scare at Vancouver’s airport this week, former commercial pilot Shaheer Cassim posted on social media that he was a “messenger of Allah” sent to save humanity from climate change. A 39-year-old man with the same name has now been charged with hijacking, […]
Singapore’s COE system for car ownership remains a topic of political debate. (Photo: Getty) Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers’ Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim recently exchanged views on Singapore’s certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme for car ownership. The hot topic of COE came up during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore’s […]
A restaurant in northern China has been criticised by animal welfare groups for offering an unusual item on the menu: lion cub cuddles. According to a screenshot of a menu circulating on social media, Wanhui – a restaurant in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province – has a four-course set afternoon menu costing 1,192 yuan […]
The disappearance of a respected monk from his Buddhist temple in central Bangkok has revealed a sex scandal that has rocked Thailand, with allegations of blackmail, lavish gifts and a string of dismissals raising questions about the money and power enjoyed by the country’s orange-robed clergy. Investigations into the whereabouts of senior monk Phra Thep […]
Does this burger really taste like a Japanese rice bowl? On 16 July, Lotteria launched a wild, limited-time menu item to mark Doyo no Ushi no Hi, Japan’s Midsummer Day of the Ox, on 17 July. People traditionally eat eel or “unagi” on this day for stamina to help combat the hottest period of summer, […]
Curated By : Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 08:30 IST A Japanese television director, Shiro Oguni, launched the business to flip the script on perceptions about ageing and cognitive impairment. The restaurant hires people suffering from Dementia. (Photo Credits: Instgram) And no, it’s not because of bad service. Welcome to The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, where […]
Meta has told Australia its privacy reform is “out of step” with international norms and risks discouraging industry investment in AI. The social media giant’s warning to the Productivity Commission comes as chief Mark Zuckerberg and other executives are being sued by shareholders in a $8 billion Facebook privacy case. The commission is looking at […]
THE RIGHT TO clothing is a recognised human right. In other words, to have access to clothing is a necessity for our survival as well as our identity. But that necessity has been exploited and turned into something for consumers to grapple with. The fast-fashion industry has changed the textile market by completely disconnecting consumers […]
Open this photo in gallery: Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, pictured at ICE headquarters in May, said in a post on X that the five men deported to Eswatini are convicted criminals.Jose Luis Magana/The Associated Press The United States sent five immigrants it describes as “barbaric” criminals to the African nation of Eswatini in […]
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HONG KONG – A restaurant in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi offering hugs with lion cubs while diners have a four-course tea has been criticized by animal welfare groups and drawn condemnation online, however the restaurant says the cubs are well cared for. Some customers of Wanhui restaurant in Taiyuan city have posted pictures […]
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — An $8 billion class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders — current and former — began Wednesday, with claims stemming from the 2018 privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. Investors allege in their lawsuit that Meta did not fully disclose the risks that […]
Police in Thailand arrested a woman on Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy. The possible violation of the celibacy rule for monks has rocked Buddhist institutions and gripped public attention in Thailand in recent weeks. At […]
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Seven days, seven packs of Pop-Tarts. Watching foreign movies and TV series can provide you with unexpected insights into overseas lifestyles, and recently our Japanese-language reporter Takuya Inaba keeps noticing the same thing in works from the U.S. It’s not the family dynamics or workplace norms that have been grabbing his attention, though. Rather, it’s […]
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during an event about investing in America in Washington, April 30. Nvidia plans to ramp up supply of Chinese-compliant H20 chips in the coming months.Alex Brandon/The Associated Press Nvidia NVDA-Q will ramp up supply of Chinese-compliant H20 chips in […]
An extensive and personal collection of Beatles memorabilia is kept inside the building 12:07, 16 Jul 2025Updated 12:44, 16 Jul 2025 A fire caused damaged to one side of The Beatles Museum door Liverpool Beatles Museum staff say they were ‘lucky’ after fire caught hold of a famous spot outside the Mathew Street attraction. The […]
Zoe Rae left Bali after two days for Dubai after how different it looks in reality compared to online 11:49, 16 Jul 2025 Ben Shephard was in shock at Zoe Rae’s video(Image: ITV) This Morning Ben Shephard was stunned into momentary silence after listening to Zoe Rae’s social media rant about her 48-hour trip to […]
A restaurant in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi offering hugs with lion cubs while diners have a four-course tea has been criticized by animal welfare groups and drawn condemnation online, however the restaurant says the cubs are well cared for. Some customers of Wanhui restaurant in Taiyuan city have posted pictures and video clips […]
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical products and semiconductors as soon as 1 August, the latest deadline for the introduction of his “reciprocal” levies on individual countries. The US president told reporters late on Tuesday the taxes on drug imports could be announced “probably at the end of the month, and we’re […]
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After a controversial finish to Game 1, TNT Tropang 5G and San Miguel Beermen are set to figure in what is expected to be another tough showdown in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven Finals. LIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs TNT PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 2 ADVERTISEMENT IT’S ALL LOVE ✊❤️ Jericho […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised China’s AI models a day after the U.S. chipmaker said it expected to resume sales of a key product to China. “More than 1.5 million developers in China build on Nvidia today to bring their innovations to life,” he said. He was speaking Wednesday at the opening ceremony of a […]
AP — Police in Thailand arrested a woman Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy. The possible violation of the celibacy rule for monks has rocked Buddhist institutions and gripped public attention in Thailand in recent weeks. […]
A Bridgenorth FC celebrates a goal; a player in Japan greets a furry spectator; a spectacular mark in the Geraldton Football League. Pictures: Bradley Moylon, Simon Bonny, Jesse Pickett FOOTY Focus is back for its sixth year after another hugely successful season that attracted thousands of entries in 2024. Footy Focus 25 offers photographers the […]
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.Nathan Howard/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump took a few hours off from adjusting tariff rates and ordering the deportation of migrants to become the world’s least likely – but for […]
Curated By : Edited By: Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 08:07 IST At least 9 abbots and senior monks have been disrobed and cast out of monkhood for their involvement, amid allegations that they violated the strict celibacy rule for Thai monks Buddhist monks (Representative image/Reuters) A woman in Thailand has been arrested for allegedly seducing […]
Howdy! Today was a gloomy and rainy day in EPCOT. I still had a lot of fun in EPCOT today. I received a manatee update from the Seas, failed you for Pin Tuesday, and then noticed that the Morocco dock is sinking into the Showcase lagoon. EPCOT Bus Stop Expansion Progresses When I arrived at […]
