The Sheffield DocFest has revealed its 2026 industry program, completing the lineup for its 33rd edition, which is taking place June 10-15, with a promise to “combine urgent global issues and conversations with the practical realities of working in documentary today.” Events will cover topics ranging from conflict reporting, citizen journalism, inclusivity, accessibility and environmental sustainability to […]
PUBLISHED : 6 May 2026 at 15:32 A panoramic view of Bangkok showcasing high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky. (Photo: 123RF) Thailand has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or US$29 billion, the Board of Investment (BOI) reported on Wednesday. The approvals include a large-scale data infrastructure expansion by a […]
TOKYO – Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising willingness to project military power on China’s doorstep. Along with US and Philippine forces, the Japanese military fired missiles in […]
Japan changed its divorce law on April 1 — for the first time since the postwar era. Divorced parents can now choose joint custody. But the new law is already deeply contested. In this week’s Japan Today Spotlight, we break down what the law does, why it took decades to arrive and what it means […]
SINGAPORE – A man who worked for a transnational criminal syndicate enabled the group to control 100 newly opened bank accounts across seven Singapore banks. More than $4.3 million flowed through these accounts, of which $22,230 was traced to reported scam cases in Singapore. Besmond Huan Yu Kang, 24, received RM18,300 (S$5,900) in total for […]
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s approach to social media restrictions for young children is “more demanding, more rigorous” than a blanket ban, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam on Wednesday (May 6). “We take a different approach, in that we also want something that is more effective, a more durable approach that will […]
Without meaning any disrespect to the now defunct noughties R&B trio Mis-Teeq, one would be hard pressed to think of many novels that open with an epigraph from their oeuvre. “You know you wanna sing with us (baby). That’s why you know you should be scared of us (baby),” from their 2003 single Scandalous, greets […]
SHANGHAI, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International Exhibition of Senior Care, Rehabilitation Medicine and Healthcare, Shanghai 2026 (hereinafter referred to as AID 2026), widely recognized as China’s leading event for the senior care and silver economy sectors, will be held on June 4–6 at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), Halls W1–W5. Spanning over 60,000 […]
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation – Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCD) on Wednesday said it arrested five people, including an alleged social media personality, for alleged extortion on Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez. Roberto Ma. Franco Cruz Mabanta, known founder and chairman of the Peanut Gallery Media Network, was arrested […]
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the US on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister says, as President Donald Trump cites “great progress” in the process. “We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations,” Foreign Minister Abbas […]
“We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom … will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed,” Trump wrote on social media.
SINGAPORE – The guest list for the annual Met Gala in New York City is a roll call of the apex figures in fashion, entertainment, sport and, increasingly, the high-powered worlds of commerce and Big Tech. This year, among the 450 names was a Singaporean one. Home-grown fashion designer Grace Ling made her debut at […]
SINGAPORE – The man allegedly responsible for starting a fire on May 4 that engulfed a Housing Board flat in Potong Pasir has been charged. Liu Zheyuan was on May 6 charged with one count of mischief by fire. The late night blaze resulted in 10 people, including two firefighters, needing attention at the hospital. […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Philippines is emerging as one of Asia’s most compelling destinations for weddings, honeymoons, and romance travel, offering a seamless blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and world-class hospitality. As couples increasingly seek meaningful, experience-driven celebrations, the country’s 7,641 islands provide an unmatched setting—from barefoot beach ceremonies […]
A Japanese infantry unit has withdrawn a new patch designed by artificial intelligence after it was criticised for being immature, “aggressive” and out of step with the public image of the country’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF). The 1st Infantry Regiment’s patch was unveiled on April 29 and features an elephant in a helmet and other combat […]
Wu Yize became the second Chinese player in a row to win the World Snooker Championship thanks to his dad’s sacrifices 09:35, 05 May 2026 View 2 Images Wu Yize’s parents sacrificed a lot for him to become a world champion(Image: DARREN STAPLES, AFP via Getty Images) Wu Yize’s dad sold the family home and […]
Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 to win the World Snooker Championship and his historic victory has caused a huge stir 09:34, 05 May 2026 View 2 Images Wu Yize narrowly beat Shaun Murphy [L] to become the second youngest world champion ever(Image: George Wood, Getty Images) Chinese media have warned that Wu Yize’s World […]
Chinese football fans appear largely unconcerned about the possibility of missing out on watching this summer’s World Cup, with Fifa and state broadcaster CCTV yet to reach a deal on television rights. With less than five weeks until the tournament starts, there has been almost no promotional content on the mainland, standing in stark contrast […]
Austin, TX, USA, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Environmental Health and Safety Software Market Size, Trends and Insights By Deployment Mode (Cloud-Based, Public Cloud, Private Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid), By Component (Software, Services, Implementation Services, Training and Support Services, Analytics Services), By Solution Type (Incident […]
Western European governments and EU bureaucrats are advancing tighter regulations on VPNs as part of a broader push for “online age verification” and their ‘Chat Control’ agenda. Privacy advocates and digital rights groups warn that Europe is drifting towards a surveillance and censorship regime similar to internet restrictions and firewalls used by Russia and China. […]
Last year, sources told Bloomberg that Meta plans to make humanoid robotic hardware to help with household chores. Meta has acquired US start-up Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) as it ramps up its plans to build humanoid technology. Terms of the deal closed Friday (1 May) were not disclosed. The team at ARI, including co-founders Lerrel […]
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World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries and societies. SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how businesses compete, governments serve, and societies evolve across Asia. Against this […]
Shaun Murphy was left gutted after a tense 18-17 defeat to Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible, but the runner-up showed true class in defeat 08:34, 05 May 2026Updated 08:37, 05 May 2026 View 4 Images Shaun Murphy speaks to Hazel Irvine after losing the World Snooker Championship 2026 Final […]
A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi Jinping for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday. The explosion in Liuyang, under the administration of Hunan’s capital city of Changsha and a hub for fireworks manufacturing, occurred on Monday […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress rounded up their historic three-game WNBA Tour suffering what, on the face of it, was a devastating set of three defeats. But it was less about winning and more about measuring themselves team against top competition. They ended with a humbling 105-57 loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. That 48-point turn-back […]
China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn’t reverse course. The new U.S. threat toward China comes just days before President Donald Trump’s planned May 14-15 […]
SINGAPORE, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gauth, a global leader in AI-powered study assistance, has announced the regional rollout of its Live Tutor feature, with Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines among the first markets to debut the service. This rollout marks a pivotal step in Gauth’s international growth strategy, identifying Southeast Asia as a […]
