Several parents also noted that students can bypass restrictions through their personal learning devices, which may allow access to Web versions of WhatsApp, Telegram and other platforms. Personal learning devices are school-prescribed laptops or tablets to aid secondary school students in their learning — only apps approved by the school can be installed. Ms Michelle […]
While enforcement agencies point to transnational criminal ecosystems, some analysts warn against politicising the issue or framing it as a geopolitical confrontation with China. Tower, however, said the scam issue risks becoming a “flashpoint” in already strained US-China relations. “You have China-linked crime groups that are running amok across the region … that increasingly are […]
A recent viral video showing a large number of Indian passengers using wheelchairs on the India-US route triggered widespread outrage on social media, sparking debates on the evident misuse. Air India sources along with the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), said to a news agency that a significant percentage of wheelchair requests – around […]
US Justice Department has seized a web domain used by a Burma-based scam compound, Tai Chang, to run cryptocurrency investment fraud. This action, part of a new “Scam Center Strike Force,” disrupts operations linked to organized crime and prevents US infrastructure from aiding these schemes. The domain falsely presented itself as a trading platform, defrauding […]
The #LightTheWorld Giving Machines officially opened today at Ayala Malls Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, marking the first of four launches of the 2025 Giving Machine season in the Philippines. Located in the mall’s fifth-floor cinema area, the program to launch the Giving Machines was hosted by actor and host Eric “Eruption” Tai and […]
By Joyce Jiang and Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. The concert time arrived, but the door stayed shut. Then, the […]
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet marketplaces and becoming popular on social media. The two-week Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is scheduled to […]
Billions of WhatsApp accounts worldwide can be identified, mapped and analyzed through large-scale enumeration attacks that exploit weaknesses in the platform’s contact discovery mechanism, according to a new study that raises urgent concerns over user privacy, digital profiling, and surveillance risks affecting populations in every region. The research demonstrates that attackers with moderate resources could […]
Security was tightened around Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) as a specialist medical team from China joined efforts to treat the ailing politician, who remains in a highly critical condition at a private hospital in Dhaka. Police erected a barricade at the main gate of Evercare Hospital around 2 […]
As Hong Kong mourns the victims of its worst fire in decades, the response to the disaster reveals the ways in which the semi-autonomous city retains differences from mainland China – and how some of those differences are being eroded. Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, announced on Tuesday the creation of an “independent committee” to […]
A high-gloss travel video created by a Malaysian visual-effects specialist to promote Singapore has gone viral, prompting some in Malaysia to ask why their own tourism board has not tapped local talent as effectively. The one-minute film, produced in collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), features Mohamad Sofian Abdullah, better known as Sofyank, weaving […]
In an exceptionally rare meteorological development, Cyclone Senyar formed over the Malacca Strait in November, a basin where cyclonic systems are almost never observed. According to Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was the first cyclone recorded in the Strait in 135 years, with the previous instance dating back […]
The Indian government has issued an order telling all phone companies to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app on all new phones, as well as install it on old phones via software updates. Phone makers, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, have been given a 90-day deadline to comply with reports to be submitted within 120 days. This […]
Holiday duration is also being redefined. Quick 3–4 day breaks are more popular than ever especially to Sri Lanka, Dubai, Oman and Bali, while longer 7–10 day immersive trips are reserved for Europe, Japan, Turkey and Australia. “People don’t want the middle zone anymore, they either want a short reset or a proper, unhurried holiday,” […]
One in three children aged 8 to 12 say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, with the number even higher among Gen Z, presenting new challenges for parents as Australia’s social media age ban takes effect next Wednesday. The trend has made content creation the number one career aspiration for […]
MANILA, Philippines — Actress and television host Kim Chiu on Tuesday filed a qualified theft complaint against her sister Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, citing what she described as serious financial irregularities involving her business ventures. Actress-host Kim Chiu formally files a case against sister Lakambini Chiu, who manages some of her franchise businesses. PHOTOS FROM INSTAGRAM/STAR MAGIC Kim arrived […]
Curated By : Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 13:18 IST AI agents are coming to phones to automate basic tasks for the users and ByteDance is giving us a closer look at this model. AI agents running on mobile could change the dynamics of the OS AI agents are coming to smartphones and China’s ByteDance is […]
New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications has officially directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile devices in India from March 2026, and ensure that its features “are not disabled or restricted.” “In order to safeguard the citizens from buying the non-genuine handsets, enabling easy reporting of suspected misuse of […]
According to local news platform Malaysiakini on Tuesday, 12 GRS assemblymen have allegedly privately said that the government coalition is now “compromised” following UMNO’s inclusion and that the “Sabah first” message has been diluted the moment national figures were placed in key portfolios. Besides the 12, five independents – Maijol Mahap, Jordan Angin, Rina Jainal, Fairuz […]
Chinese Robot Spotted At Indo-China Border By Indian Troops? Here’s What Netizens Claimed; Viral Video | X @PLA_MilitaryUpd A video circulating widely on social media has sparked debate after claiming that Indian troops spotted an on-duty Chinese ‘spy robot’ deployed along the India–China border. The footage, reportedly recorded in a high-altitude region, shows a humanoid-like […]
Chinese Robot Spotted At Indo-China Border By Indian Troops? Here’s What Netizens Claimed; Viral Video | X @PLA_MilitaryUpd A video circulating widely on social media has sparked debate after claiming that Indian troops spotted an on-duty Chinese ‘spy robot’ deployed along the India–China border. The footage, reportedly recorded in a high-altitude region, shows a humanoid-like […]
A new innovation from Japan has suddenly taken over timelines across social media. The idea of stepping into a pod that cleans a person from start to finish in just minutes has sparked huge curiosity, mostly because it challenges everything we associate with a regular bath. What was once considered an experimental concept is now […]
Across the country, people have gathered in mosques, temples, and community venues to pray for the former prime minister. BNP activists and affiliated groups organised special prayer sessions in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Barishal, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and numerous other districts. Many supporters also took to social media to share prayers and messages wishing her a swift […]
Welcome to Tuesday’s Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax and Nicoletta Ionta. Thank you to the 100+ readers – including MEPs, diplomats, EU officials and European politics enthusiasts – who joined our Live Rapporteur event with Polling Europe last night. It was great! If you missed the discussion, you can watch it back here. Send us […]
SINGAPORE – OCBC app users will be able to scan Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) QR codes and pay merchants in China by the first quarter of 2026. It builds on the app’s existing ability to scan and pay through Alipay+ and UnionPay merchant QR codes. The new feature comes after an expanded partnership with UnionPay […]
Migrant worker trapped, abused abroad A video that circulated widely this week showed a distressed man being hosed down and kicked for sleeping outside a bank in Kuala Lumpur. The man, identified as 39-year-old Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu, said he was forced onto the streets after his employer withheld both his wages and […]
UK security consultant Aran Dharmeratnam shares insights on targeted watch thefts taking place in London. Rolex watches have become a target for luxury watch thieves. Picture: Alamy By Aran Dharmeratnam A watch can be a symbol of wealth, success and an appreciation for fine craftsmanship. Loading audio… A watch can convey style, prestige and elegance. Then […]
Chinese tech giant ByteDance said on Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence voice control tool that will debut on a smartphone made by ZTE Corp, before becoming available on phones from other manufacturers in due course. The AI assistant, powered by ByteDance’s popular Doubao large language model, allows users to voice activate tasks such […]
