Brussels is planning a new antitrust investigation into Meta over the roll-out of artificial intelligence (AI) features within WhatsApp, in the EU’s latest challenge to Big Tech. The European Commission was set to open the probe into how the Silicon Valley company integrated its “Meta AI” system within its popular messaging service earlier this year, […]
InnKey’s next-generation, end-to-end cloud platform will elevate guest experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate profitability across Marriott International’s new brand portfolio. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – Business Wire India InnKey, India’s leading enterprise hospitality technology platform, has partnered with Marriott International to power its new brand, Series by Marriott™, across India. The collaboration begins with a phased […]
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SINGAPORE – On Jan 19, home-grown entertainment veteran Vernetta Lopez returns to the small screen as the star of the new local English-language comedy-drama Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights. But the lead role was not the reason she exited the radio scene after three decades, the 52-year-old DJ-actress tells The Straits Times in an on-set interview […]
Pets make life better—and so does caring for their health. That’s why Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, continues to champion meaningful connections between pets and their owners. This commitment comes to life through Pets Date Night, now in its 5th year, a signature event that celebrates the next-level bond between pets and people, […]
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is sharing the latest updates on Tokyo’s culture, technology, city initiatives, and daily life through its official social media channels. The total number of followers has now exceeded 1.37 million, reflecting growing global interest in the city. Below are some of the latest features and initiatives being shared via Tokyo […]
They’re moody and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky — they’re altogether ooky: teens in the family. If you thought entertaining your tiny tot on a family vacation was fraught, then beware the raging hormones of a teen traveler. Resorts and hotels worldwide are replete with clubs, events and programs for little kids, while few even […]
Elvish Yadav has joined the chorus of frustrated passengers as IndiGo cancelled nearly 200 flights nationwide, throwing airports into chaos and leaving travellers stranded. The YouTuber-actor shared a photo of a packed terminal, crowded with people waiting for hours, as he called out the airline with a sharp one-liner. Alongside the photo, Yadav wrote, “Waah […]
TOKYO, Dec 4: The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognising the effort Japan’s first female leader had to make to reach the top. The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected […]
Chinese menswear brand criticised for laundry care tag saying ‘Give it to your woman’ BySanya Jain Published on: Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm IST Share Via Copy Link A menswear company in China has come under fire for a laundry care tag that many users online have called sexist and derogatory towards women. A menswear […]
In the expensive hush of a hotel bar over the road from the Royal Ballet and Opera in Covent Garden, London, Matthew Ball asks for a mint tea. I’m having a white wine; Ball’s body is clearly more of a temple than mine, although you don’t need to know our drinks orders to see that: […]
Roger Wallace, 60, was flying the 5ft-wide model plane at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona, when the tragedy unfolded Tom Towers Senior News Reporter and Jane Lavender Associate Editor 08:00, 04 Dec 2025 View 2 Images The dad was killed in a freak accident(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A father of two tragically lost his […]
Roger Wallace, 60, was killed after being struck by his own model plane in a freak accident at Pima County Fairgrounds in Arizona. The father-of-two lost sight of the 5ft-wide radio-controlled plane in the sunlight before it hit his chest. Tom Towers Senior News Reporter and Jane Lavender Associate Editor 08:00, 04 Dec 2025 View […]
Roger Wallace, 60, was flying the 5ft-wide model plane at Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona Tom Towers Senior News Reporter and Jane Lavender Associate Editor 08:00, 04 Dec 2025Updated 08:29, 04 Dec 2025 View 2 Images The dad died while flying his model plane(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A father of two tragically lost his life […]
Roger Wallace, 60, was flying the 5ft-wide model plane at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tuscon, Arizona when he lost sight of it in the sunlight – resulting in the “freakiest of freak accidents” Tom Towers Senior News Reporter 08:00, 04 Dec 2025Updated 08:26, 04 Dec 2025 View 2 Images Roger Wallace suffered damage to […]
“We must uncover the truth, ensure that justice is served,” he said. Hong Kong residents, construction professionals and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding was a main reason flames spread so quickly in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, as a debate flares over whether it should be replaced. […]
Last Updated:December 04, 2025, 13:15 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Hong Kong, Dec 4 (AP) Hong Kong residents, construction professionals, and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding was a main reason flames spread so quickly in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, as a debate flares over whether it […]
In Malaysia’s illegal crypto mining hotspots, the hunt begins in the sky. Drones buzz over rows of shops and abandoned houses, sweeping for pockets of unexpected heat, the thermal signature of machines that shouldn’t be running. On the ground, police carry handheld sensors that sniff out irregular power use. Sometimes the pursuit is more low-tech: […]
Chinese brand backlash over “Rat” culture A leading Chinese snack brand, Three Squirrels, is under fire after online posts revealed an unusual internal culture in which employees are encouraged to change their surnames to “Rat” and refer to customers as “Master.” The practice has drawn sharp criticism and sparked debate about workplace dignity and branding […]
The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year. The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many were initially as worried about her work ethic as supportive […]
The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year. The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many were initially as worried about her work ethic as supportive […]
Hong Kong residents, construction professionals, and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding was a main reason flames spread so quickly in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, as a debate flares over whether it should be replaced. Authorities were quick to focus on the traditional scaffolding enveloping the apartment […]
“The company is in early talks with advisory firm DC Advisory to help with the process, and the deal structures are still being decided,” one of the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. The size of the stake on offer and the potential deal value are yet to be determined. According to […]
Melbourne Melbourne, Dec 4 (The Conversation) Myanmar’s military regime has announced elections will be held in three phases, starting on December 28 and concluding in January. Two outcomes are certain: first, the military-aligned party will be recorded as winning and, second, the government in exile – the National Unity Government – will fade even further […]
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 […]
An unverified video circulating widely on social media has sparked speculation about the deployment of a Chinese humanoid robot along the India-China border. The footage, purportedly recorded by an Indian individual, shows a white, bipedal figure standing motionless on rugged, hilly terrain. Voices speaking in Hindi are audible in the background. While the video remains […]
Highlights: CS25-044: Two (2) separate intervals, including 457.4 metres (“m”) at 1.65% Li2O and 36.9 m at 1.65% Li2O. Drill hole CS25-044 is the widest continuous spodumene pegmatite interval drilled by Q2 to date. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email […]
From thoughtful gifts to meaningful moments, visitors are invited to discover a Christmas that feels “just right” with their loved ones KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IPC Shopping Centre is proud to unveil it’s Christmas campaign ‘Once Upon a Christmas Dream’, dedicated to thoughtful gifting. Rooted in its brand slogan, “The Lagom Life, It’s Just […]
