For Xi, Moscow trip wasn’t enough. Meeting three world leaders in one day has a message
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets three visiting leaders in one day. Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering stirs debate with his controversial remarks on the Doklam trijunction territorial dispute. A new report highlights the US’ role in India-China border tensions in Ladakh. Chinascope weaves together the events that shaped our world this week. China over the […]
Why TikTok Malaysia took down over 650,000
TikTok has removed over 650,000 videos that have violated community guidelines, including misinformation and hate speech, according to a transparency report released by the platform recently. It stated that the videos were removed in Malaysia from July 1, 2022, to September 2022. This comes after the social media platform found itself in hot water after being called […]
Oil’s Not Well: Why OPEC+ has cut oil production and how it could affect countries
Its Manic Monday in the oil markets a day after OPEC+ — the group of large oil producers led by Saudi Arabia — announced a surprise cut of more than one million barrels per day. This cut of more than one million barrels per day adds to a reduction of two million barrels a day […]
Political opponents both appear before meeting on foreign interference in elections
The winner and runner-up in Steveston-Richmond East during the 2021 federal election were both in the same committee meeting room Friday at the House of Commons. Conservative Kenny Chiu, who represented the riding from 2019 to 2021, travelled to Ottawa to appear as a witness before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and […]
Sports happenings in Singapore (27 Mar-2 Apr)
Singapore Swimming Association announced during its Awards and Appreciation Night that it will be renamed to Singapore Aquatics from 1 July. (PHOTO: SSA) SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (27 March to 2 April): Singapore Swimming Association to be renamed Singapore Aquatics The Singapore […]
HEADLINES: Govt to elevate maritime education | Apr. 3, 2023
Good day. Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Monday, April 3, 2023. READ: Govt to elevate maritime education PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday vowed to continue to address the deficiencies in the Filipino mariners’ education, training, and certification system, following the European Commission’s announcement that it will continue to recognize […]
Political opponents both appear before meeting on foreign interference in elections
The winner and runner-up in Steveston-Richmond East during the 2021 federal election were both in the same committee meeting room Friday at the House of Commons. Conservative Kenny Chiu, who represented the riding from 2019 to 2021, travelled to Ottawa to appear as a witness before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and […]
Sindhu misses out on Spain Masters title after getting outplayed by Tunjung
PV Sindhu congratulates Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung following the latter’s 8-21, 8-21 victory in the women’s singles final at the 2023 Spain Masters in Madrid. Image credit: Twitter/@madridmasters Madrid: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu of India was completely routed by Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in a lop-sided women’s singles title clash at the Madrid Spain […]
Chinese colleges encourage students to fall in love amind declining birth rate
In China, two colleges are encouraging students to use extended spring vacations to feel the beauty of spring and love. This comes amid the Chinese government’s initiative to motivate the young couple to have more children to reverse the declining birth rate in the country. The Sichuan Southwest Vocational College of Civil Aviation in Chengdu […]
Lakshya Sen takes a step back to recharge
Going through a low patch, Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen on Sunday said he took a ”little break” to focus on his ”mental and physical health”. The 21-year-old from Almora, who claimed the India Open Super 500 and the CWG gold and a silver at the All England Championships in 2022, is currently at his […]
‘Don’t help a villain’, China urges Japan not to back US tech restriction as the two nations hold talks
(FILES) This file photo taken on February 22, 2023 shows China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong (L) attending a meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo. AFP Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Sunday urged his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi not to “help a villain […]
Shekhar Kapur: Had Aamir Khan been my assistant he would not have made such wonderful films and been a big star- #BigInterview
Shekhar Kapur is one of the first Indian filmmakers to have made an entire career in the West, making movies and telling international stories. Looking back, he doesn’t credit himself for bringing about any change in the way Indian or Asian stories are told on a global stage. Instead, he credits SS Rajamouli and his […]
China cuts medical benefits for seniors due to cash shortage
China’s government, strapped for cash after enforcing a costly zero-Covid policy, is cutting medical benefits and planning to raise the retirement age, in deeply unpopular moves that are fueling widespread public anger, CNN reported. Thousands of elderly people have been taking to the streets since January to protest big cuts to monthly medical benefit payments. […]
Kellie Harrington fallout shows sponsors need to address stars who go off script
As Irish Olympic gold medal winner Kellie Harrington and retailer Spar found out earlier this week, sponsorship, sports, and politics often make for uncomfortable bedfellows and are never more than one tweet away from controversy. arrington’s on-air refusal during an interview on Off the Ball to discuss a tweet she shared from a right-wing Dutch […]
Australian Grand Prix: Can Formula 1 turn its growing female fan base into higher representation in the sport?
Taking a break in the paddock after watching Max Verstappen during a practice session Saturday at the Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne teenager Kaitlyn Bourne was loving her day at the track. Key points: A new wave of female fans have come to the sport via the Drive To Survive series on Netflix A ‘Formula Equal’ […]
PM Modi attends top military conference with ‘RRR’ as theme
India oi-Madhuri Adnal | Published: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 20:41 [IST] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed India’s security challenges and operational readiness of the armed forces to deal with them at a key conclave of top commanders from the army, navy and air force in Bhopal. The defence ministry said Modi called upon […]
What is CFIUS, a little-known agency that can decide TikTok’s future in the US?
Under pressure from the US government, TikTok is now facing the music with the possibility of a nationwide ban if it defies a government order to sell to an American company — unless the popular social media app can convince a high-powered panel that its data security restructuring plan sufficiently guards against national security concerns. […]
Trade settlement between India, Malaysia now possible in Indian Rupee
New Delhi: Trade between India and Malaysia can now be settled in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies. This follows the decision by the Reserve Bank of India in July 2022 to allow the settlement of international trade in the Indian Rupee (INR). This initiative by RBI […]
Friday’s Sports In Brief
PRO BASKETBALL The NBA will have labor peace for years to come. The league and its players came to an agreement early Saturday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA announced. It is still pending ratification, though that process is almost certainly no more than a formality. The deal will begin this summer […]
Former AAP leader Ashutosh writes: Decoding Arvind Kejriwal’s latest attack on PM Narendra Modi
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has the uncanny talent to surprise not only his supporters but also his opponents. Calling Narendra Modi “under-educated”, as he did recently, is one such move. Kejriwal is known to avoid making personal attacks on Modi since the AAP lost the Punjab election in 2017. All through, despite the incessant attacks […]
Aussie vlogger Luke Damant who is paid to travel, shares the ‘scariest’ moment from his adventures abroad
When Luke Damant was 18, he set off on his first solo adventure overseas, documenting his experiences and posting them online. The young Sydneysider had no idea his love for exploring new countries and cultures would lead him to his current day success. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The moment Damant’s life changed. For more Lifestyle […]
Taste-testing famous ramen from Kobe turns into moment of self-reflection for Mr. Sato
What was supposed to be a simple taste test makes Mr. Sato take another look at his gourmet writer credentials. Wei-Pa is a popular Chinese seasoning sold here in Japan, and its distributor headquarters are based in Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture. Kobe City might be better known for its world famous Kobe beef, but […]
Russia, US spar during UN meeting over tactical nukes for Belarus
Ukraine’s UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya called for the UN Security Council meeting following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on March 25 that Russia plans to deploy tactical, comparatively short-range and small-yield nuclear weapons in Belarus Image Courtesy AP New York: Russia and the U.S. clashed in the United Nations on Friday over Moscow’s plans to […]
Government’s two-and-a-half week Easter recess is poorly timed while so many now fear being evicted
The eviction ban is lifted today, on April Fool’s Day, but the Dáil is already on an incredible two-week recess for Easter – which virtually nobody has noticed. ho are the fools here? The politicians are playing the public, but it could be that their short-sightedness will come back to bite them in poll results […]
Ireland’s newest Michelin-star chef: ‘You see people copying and pasting plates, you see dishes that are influenced’
At Silverstone in Northampton, England, this week, French chef Vincent Crepel, who arrived in Ireland just over a year ago, was awarded a Michelin star for his cooking at Terre restaurant, which opened in September 2022 at the Castlemartyr Resort in Co Cork. any — including me — had expected Crepel to land two stars […]
Liberal MP says he won his riding ‘fair and square’ after rival tells committee he was undermined by Beijing
Liberal MP Parm Bains said he won his B.C. riding in the last election “fair and square” after his former opponent told a parliamentary committee foreign interference by Beijing played a role in his victory. Bains sits on the Commons ethics committee and was sitting across the table when former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu told MPs on […]
Ex-wife of Amanda Owen’s ‘new lover’ warns her to ‘be very careful’ as he ‘loves fame’
The ex-wife of Amanda Owen’ s rumoured partner has reportedly warned the shepherdess to “be very careful”. The farming sensation, 48, is said to be dating businessman Robert Davies, 71, following her shock split from husband and Our Yorkshire Farm co-star Clive last summer. Amanda’s new beau is believed to have had five marriages and […]
Disruption to clearance system affecting checkpoints, delays expected: ICA
In contrast, ST did not observe any queues at Terminals 1, 2, and 4. Mr Steven Chen, 49, who works in the IT industry, was with a group of friends at the airport on Friday morning to see one friend off. He said they had just finished their meal at an eatery in Terminal 3 […]