Chinese state media questions US remarks on India as potential ‘major competitor’, calls logic puzzling

The claim that the US won’t allow India to become a rival like China sounds odd, wrote the Global Time on X. (File photo of PM Modi with Chinese President Xi) Chinese media criticizes US statement on India’s economic rise US cautions India, won’t repeat past trade mistakes with China India urged to diversify partners, […]

US To Launch ‘Biggest Bombing Campaign’ On Iran Tonight, Donald Trump Set To Devastate Tehran’s Missile Launchers, Factories

The United States is preparing for what could be the most intense round of military strikes against Iran since the conflict began, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent warned that Iran is currently facing pressure on both the military and economic fronts as the war deepens. US Preparing Largest Bombing Operation Tonight During the […]

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge OTT release new details: Where to watch Ranveer Singh’s upcoming hit sequel after its theatrical run

Director Aditya Dhar is set to return with the sequel to his 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar. Titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the film continues the high-stakes story introduced in the first part. The makers recently released the official trailer on March 7, showing fans a glimpse into the next chapter of the action-packed saga. With the film […]

Bangladeshi man accused of tricking teens into sending explicit pics brought to US

A Bangladeshi man accused of using social media to trick teenage girls into sending him sexually explicit images – and then threatening to share them with their friends and family if they didn’t send more – has been transported to Alaska to face federal charges of child sexual exploitation. Zobaidul Amin, 28, pleaded not guilty […]

Japan asks U.S. not to slap higher tariffs in weeks before Takaichi’s visit

Japan’s industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Friday urged the United States not to impose higher tariffs than those agreed last year, as the two countries advance preparations for a meeting between their countries’ leaders later this month. Following talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington lasting about two hours, Akazawa told reporters they […]

Japan asks U.S. not to slap higher tariffs in weeks before Takaichi’s visit

Japan’s industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Friday urged the United States not to impose higher tariffs than those agreed last year, as the two countries advance preparations for a meeting between their countries’ leaders later this month. Following talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington lasting about two hours, Akazawa told reporters they […]

Weekly Numerology Horoscope (9th- 15th March, 2026): A Week of Refinement, Inner Alignment, and Intentional Progress

As March unfolds, the energy matures. If the previous week helped you initiate action and communicate your intentions clearly, this one asks you to evaluate how effectively those actions are working. It is a week of subtle but powerful alignment. Conversations deepen. Decisions become more thoughtful. Emotional intelligence plays a larger role in outcomes. This […]

A Week of Refinement, Inner Alignment, and Intentional Progress

As March unfolds, the energy matures. If the previous week helped you initiate action and communicate your intentions clearly, this one asks you to evaluate how effectively those actions are working. It is a week of subtle but powerful alignment. Conversations deepen. Decisions become more thoughtful. Emotional intelligence plays a larger role in outcomes. This […]

Motorola’s most affordable 2026 foldable will come with two 50MP cameras and up to 18GB RAM

As one of the foldable market’s strongest performers in 2025 (both around the world and in key regions like the US), Motorola has clearly set a pretty high bar of expectations for this year as well. This is the (nearly) complete Motorola Razr 70 spec sheet 6.9-inch primary OLED screen with 2640 x 1080 pixel […]

Karnataka to ban social media for children under-16, yet to figure out how to implement it

Bengaluru: Karnataka will ban social media access for children under 16 to prevent “adverse effects” of its increasing usage, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced Friday, though the state government is yet to decide how it will enforce the restriction. If implemented, Karnataka will become the first Indian state to impose such a ban. Last year, Andhra […]

SIA and Scoot extend cancellation of Middle East flights amid geopolitical tensions

SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have extended their cancellation of flights between Singapore and the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in the region sparked by US-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb 28. In a Facebook advisory posted on March 5, SIA said flights SQ494 (Singapore to Dubai) and SQ495 (Dubai […]

This Chinese villager found 10 grams of gold inside a Duck worth $1,800, sparking viral sensation online

AI Generated A man from central China made a bizarre discovery while slaughtering a duck. Tiny particles of gold were lodged inside the bird’s stomach. The find, weighing around 10 grams and valued at nearly 12,000 yuan (about US$1,800), has gone viral online. Villager Liu, from Longhui county in Hunan province, reportedly said the ducks […]

Logitech Unveils Revitalized Hong Kong Office and Launches “Green Alliance” with ISVs

HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Logitech, a global leader in PC peripherals and video conferencing solutions, yesterday announced the grand reopening of its newly renovated Hong Kong office in Lai Chi Kok. The upgraded space serves as a modern hub integrating intelligent technology with eco-friendly design, embodying the company’s “Simple, Smart, Sustainable” vision […]

Bangkok Design Week 2026 Sets the Stage as Asia’s Creative Hub

Uniting Networks from Over 17 Countries to Drive Cross-Border Collaboration and Sustainable Regional Growth BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As design increasingly proves its power to transform creativity into a strategic force of macroeconomic competitiveness, Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026), organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or […]

‘F**k America, India, China’: Nepal PM Frontrunner Balen Shah’s 2025 Post Goes Viral, Triggers Outrage

Curated By : Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 13:54 IST Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is being considered as one of the frontrunners to lead Nepal’s next government as the country’s PM. Balendra Shah or Balen, the 35-year-old former Kathmandu Mayor (Photo: Facebook/Balen) Counting of votes is currently underway in Nepal as […]

Nepal’s Balen wave has stood its ground. Will it get youngest PM?

Early indications of Nepal’s election results show that the newbie Rashtriya Swatantra Party is leading the race nationwide, with the old guard—Nepali Congress, the Communist Party of Nepal-UML, and the Nepali Communist Party—following behind. The election, which has been about the aspirations of the youth and a quest to replace the old guard with youthful […]

Año urges ‘caution’ over job offers, as PH probe into Chinese spy efforts continue

MANILA, Philippines — National Security Adviser Eduardo Año called on Filipinos, especially those in government, to be “cautious” of job offers that Chinese nationals use as a means to recruit spies.  In a three-part series, Rappler reported on three Filipinos apprehended by Philippine security agents for sending sensitive information related to the country’s defense and […]

Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s party gained leads in early counting in Nepal’s general election, far outpacing his other rivals, including the country’s former ​prime minister who was forced to resign after a historic ‌youth-led uprising last year. Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during […]

Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead

Story by Reuters Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s party gained leads in early counting in Nepal’s general election, far outpacing his other rivals, including the country’s former ​prime minister who was forced to resign after a historic ‌youth-led uprising last year. Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become […]

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke

To be fooled by a mirage, you needn’t be lost in the desert. Sometimes, the illusion is strongest just when you thought you were safely home, posting from the pool about your teenage daughter’s spa party and your own glittering life in a city where “the possibilities are endless”, as they tend to be for […]

Israel-Iran war: What US 30-day waiver on purchase of Russian oil means for India – Russian oil waiver explained

The US waiver allowing additional purchases of Russian crude over baseload offers short-term relief. (AI image) US-Israel-Iran war impact on India: The Donald Trump administration’s move ‘granting’ waiver to purchase Russian crude in lieu of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has important implications for India’s energy security. Around 90% of India’s […]

Who Is Jiang Xueqin? Chinese-Canadian Educator And Host Of The YouTube Channel ‘Predictive History’ Goes Viral For THIS Shocking Prediction On US-Iran War

Jiang Xueqin: A Chinese-Canadian educator has gone viral online after a year-old lecture predicting a major conflict between the United States and Iran resurfaced on social media. Professor Jiang Xueqin had warned in 2024 that US could eventually lose a prolonged war with Iran. Clips from his lecture are now widely circulating as tensions rise […]

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Elon Musk’s ‘X Money’ Could Turn Social Profiles Into ‘Crucial Financial Asset’

Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya is signaling a massive shift in the global financial landscape, claiming that the integration of “X Money” will transform the social platform into a dominant financial system. The End Of Traditional Banking? The commentary follows a detailed analysis from Teslaconomics, which outlined Elon Musk‘s progress in turning X into a […]

Voting peaceful in first Nepal election since September youth-led protests

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Voting was peaceful Thursday in Nepal’s first nationwide election since a violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September. Security forces patrolled streets and guarded polling stations across the Himalayan nation of about 30 million people as voters lined up to cast their ballots. Vote counting is set to […]

Voting peaceful in first Nepal election since September youth-led protests

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Voting was peaceful Thursday in Nepal’s first nationwide election since a violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September. Security forces patrolled streets and guarded polling stations across the Himalayan nation of about 30 million people as voters lined up to cast their ballots. Vote counting is set to […]

Nurturing bonds that are enduring: The Fukushima Society in Perth

LISTEN TO Nurturing bonds that are enduring: The Fukushima Society in Perth SBS Japanese 13:58Japanese Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast.  Download the free SBS Audio App and don’t forget to visit […]

Trump’s Iran war may work out well in the long run

Richard Hanania is president of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology, which funds policy research. His Substack newsletter is at richardhanania.com. Every time the United States uses force abroad or looks as if it is about to, opponents of intervention bring up Afghanistan and Iraq. Both wars started out with narrowly defined […]

From Canada to Bengaluru: Foreigner explains why he chose to call India home for 8 years

It is rare to hear about someone who moves to another country and stays there for years simply because they want to. Caleb Friesen, a Canadian who has been living in Bengaluru for more than eight years, recently shared his experience, and it is getting attention online. People are curious, but for him, the reason […]