In a shocking incident at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, a 28-year-old woman wielding a knife triggered panic among thousands of attendees on the event’s final night. The incident unfolded in Bukit Bintang, where a crowd of nearly 30,000 had gathered, turning a night of music into moments of fear. Caught […]
Warsaw in summer: A city of history, culture and modern energy From its rebuilt Old Town and royal landmarks to vibrant food halls and riverfront experiences, Warsaw blends resilience with contemporary charm—offering travellers a well-rounded European city break with history, cuisine and culture all in one trip. Trade the hustle for hills: 7 underrated destinations […]
China has touched sensitivities in Latin America after ramping up detentions of Panamanian ships in what is widely viewed as retaliation over the seizure of two Panama ports previously leased to Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. Five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean joined the United States on Tuesday in issuing a joint statement, saying […]
The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert posted Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control adds another layer of pressure in the standoff between the US and Iran over control of the Strait […]
FRANKFURT – A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was released into the North Sea off Denmark on May 2 after being transported in a barge, a member of a rescue mission said. Dubbed Timmy by the German media, the whale was first spotted stuck on a […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 39 found a leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) guilty for resisting authorities and was given four months in jail sentence. In a seven-page decision dated April 23, 2026 but made public by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III […]
A newly installed phone charging station for tourists in Manali has sparked outrage on social media after it was reportedly turned into a dumping spot within hours. Many users questioned the lack of civic sense and respect for public facilities. Several posts demanded strict action with some calling for heavy fines and tougher enforcement to […]
A celebrity cat in China which died following a medical blunder has prompted the hospital involved to offer compensation and provide free sterilisation for stray cats. The feline’s owner, Deng Feng, a Shenzhen-based cattery operator and pet influencer with 5 million social media followers, breeds rare-coloured British Longhair and Shorthair cats. Since 2017, his cattery, […]
Tibetan and Uighur protesters are being targeted by Chinese repression in Switzerland. Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi Last year, the federal government acknowledged for the first time the repression targeting Swiss-based Tibetan and Uyghur communities, who are victims of the Chinese authorities’ long arm. Today, NGOs are denouncing the lack of concrete measures to protect […]
MANILA, Philippines – On April 29, 53 lawmakers unanimously voted in favor of the motion declaring that probable cause exists to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. The committee vote sets the stage for plenary deliberations on the impeachment case against the Vice President, where a one-third vote results in her impeachment for a second […]
U.S. President Donald Trump faces a deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it, but the date is most likely to pass without altering the course of a conflict that has lapsed into a standoff over shipping routes. Ending the war appears highly unlikely. Instead, analysts […]
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It’s Sunday morning in Downtown Los Angeles and the city is mid-yawn, slowly stretching itself awake. The streets of the Fashion District are deserted save for a lone dog walker trailing a tiny chihuahua, its nails scratching softly against the pavement. All is hushed. Yet when […]
It has been a busy month at Manchester’s crown courts 08:58, 02 May 2026Updated 09:22, 02 May 2026 View 18 Images Criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in April 2026(Image: GMP/M.E.N.) A terminally-ill pensioner who tied up a 95-year-old woman; a sexual predator who groomed a girl online; and a killer who stabbed to a […]
SINGAPORE – Parents who wish to better understand and manage their children’s online gaming habits can now get help through educational materials and engagement activities created in these efforts. These include educational content like online quizzes, flipboards, as well as conversation cards families can use to discuss gaming together, with questions about digital boundaries, online […]
The digital space is currently buzzing with the latest antics of stand-up sensation Samay Raina and rap icon Badshah. The couple entered a private jet, which took off to Thailand on May 1, 2026, and they started a journey that displayed both dark comedy and genuine friendship. Raina, who has built a massive following through […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have agreed to advance regional cooperation on sports development, Malacañang said. The commitment was made during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s meeting with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, president of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee, in Malacañang on Friday. […]
Trump rejects Iranian proposal The warning came as US President Donald Trump swiftly rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump said Friday at the White House. He didn’t elaborate on what he saw as […]
After being named one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes at the Star Awards on April 19, Singaporean actor Ayden Sng, 32, is now set to star in his first boys’ love drama. Titled Double Helix, the web drama is adapted from the novel A Round Trip To Love by Chinese writer Lan […]
In this undated photo provided on April 30, 2026, by the Myanmar Military True News Information Team, the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, talks with officials in an undisclosed location in Myanmar. Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader […]
A video from Thailand’s popular tourist destination Phuket has gone viral online, reigniting conversations about public etiquette and civic sense among travellers. The clip, shared by an Indian content creator, shows a group of Indian men entering a hotel swimming pool wearing only their undergarments, leaving several viewers embarrassed and concerned. Viral video shows awkward […]
TL;DR Apple reported its best March quarter ever with $111.2 billion in revenue (+17%), driven by record iPhone 17 demand and 28% growth in China. Tim Cook, preparing to hand the CEO role to John Ternus on 1 September, highlighted Apple’s contrarian AI strategy of partnering with OpenAI and Google rather than building its own […]
A viral video of three elephants sent from Malaysia to a zoo in Japan has sparked public anger after online users said the animals appeared distressed when visitors called their names in Malay – which many viewers interpreted as a sign of homesickness. The footage showed the three pachyderms – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – […]
Key Points The Laudicos met at The University of the Philippines where they both pursued their interest in hospitality. They often travel overseas to collaborate with Filipino chefs and invite Filipinos from overseas to collaborate in their kitchen. As a young boy, Chef Lau became interested in cooking; his afternoons were reserved for watching the […]
Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he would retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to reach a grand slam final at the 2014 US Open, eventually losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic. He was the first […]
From Basque cheesecake muffins to onigiri rice balls, a variety of treats are stocked at konbini. Leopold von Ungern, Stockimo, Alamy Seasonal eats & collab treats One of the many pleasures of konbini dining is its shifting seasonality. Expect steaming hot oden in winter, a comforting Japanese version of a hotpot stew, while the warmer […]
TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to reach a Grand Slam final at the 2014 US Open, eventually losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic. He was the […]
A Nepal Airlines aircraft. Representative image | N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nepal Airlines on Thursday apologised for posting on social media a route map that showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. It also appeared to show Ladakh as a part of China. “The map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW YORK — The U.S stock market motored to more records Thursday as profits keep piling up for Alphabet, Caterpillar and other big businesses. The gains came after the latest whipsaw moves for oil prices, which surged toward their […]
