All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: Report
Pakistani and Chinese flags are hung in Islamabad. AFP Islamabad: Pakistan and China have agreed to use bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movements of the Chinese nationals working on the CPEC projects in Pakistan to protect them from terrorist attacks after Beijing expressed concern over their security, according to a media report on Sunday. The […]
‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Edina Monsoon was based on my showbiz life
Lynne Franks ran a successful PR agency for more than 20 years – even appearing on I’m A Celebrity and Come Dine With Me. She was the inspiration behind Absolutely Fabulous’ Eddie – but then her glitzy and busy life finally caught up with her. Watching Eddie and Patsy dash around London in their towering […]
Live music is making a comeback – so where are all the bands playing?
MANILA, Philippines – The pandemic has put many of the metro’s favorite gig venues to rest (RIP Route 196, RIP Conspiracy), but the music has not stopped playing, and today, the gig scene is pretty much back in full swing. A number of new (or new-ish) venues have opened up around the city, and are […]
Japanese Kabuki star wants to reach younger, global audience
A Japanese Kabuki star who recently assumed a prestigious stage name said Friday he wants to preserve the traditional art while adopting a new approach, including by collaborating with artists from other genres around the world as he seeks to attract younger audiences. Ichikawa Danjuro XIII Hakuen, formerly known as Ichikawa Ebizo, assumed his family’s […]
Attack on Imran Khan: Form full-court commission, PM Shehbaz Sharif requests CJP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing a press conference in Lahore on November 5, 2022. PID LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday requested Chief Justice of Pakistan to form a full-court commission to investigate the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in Wazirabad the other day. Addressing a press conference here, the PM […]
Why inequality is growing around the world
Bulent Kilic/AFP US income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022. That might sound surprising, since the most accurate measure of the poverty rate declined during the same time span. But for development experts like me, this apparent contradiction makes perfect […]
Climate change: Global collaboration holds key to sustainability
Representational image. Image courtesy: Shutterstock The transition from October to early November is a very curious time at the national capital as after months of sweltering heat as the city welcomes the winters. However, the muted elation quickly turns into one of discomfort with a sharp decrease in the air quality. This annual phenomenon has […]
Malaysia GE2022: Police fire tear gas as supporters cause commotion outside Sabah nomination centre
KOTA KINABALU – Police fired tear gas at a big group of supporters who caused a commotion outside the nomination centre in Tenom, Sabah, after their party president Peter Anthony’s nomination papers were rejected. According to video clips circulated on social media, the supporters who carried the flags of Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat’s (PKDM) were […]
Michael Schumacher’s 2003 F1 title-winning Ferrari car up for auction
A photo of F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher’s Formula One Ferrari F2003 GA with chassis number 229 during a Sotheby’s auction house preview. AP Geneva: The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher drove to the 2003 World Championship title is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s on Wednesday. The F2003-GA, Chassis 229 is […]
Twitter Layoffs Are The Deepest Of A Thousand Cuts. Here’s Where Else Big Tech Is Bleeding.
Given the fog of war, it is hard to know exactly how large the carnage is inside Twitter as I write this. The company’s internal FAQ, we can confirm, says that “roughly” half of employees are being ousted by CEO, co-owner, and sole director Elon Musk. That would be a bloodbath with few precedents in […]
History and Significance
World Tsunami Awareness Day is commemorated every year on 5 November to raise awareness about tsunami Image Courtesy AP World Tsunami Awareness Day is commemorated every year on November 5 to raise awareness about tsunamis. Early warning and early action are effective in saving lives and protecting people in case of a tsunami. In order […]
Japan’s laziest, least motivated train station ticket gate charms the Internet【Photos】
It’s not Kurashiki’s most famous attraction, but it might be its most unique. When most people think of the town of Kurashiki, in Okayama Prefecture, they think of its picturesque canals and preserved buildings. And Japanese Twitter user @meat_stew may have seen them on his recent trip to the city, but his primary reason for […]
James Hong congratulates Asian-American creatives for carrying on his work
James Hong has congratulated Asian-American creatives for “carrying through” work to promote themselves within the industry, which he started almost six decades ago. he screen veteran said his main goal was to “stop hatred” and “boost the whole level of Asian-Americans”. Hong, 93, made the comments while speaking at the Critics Choice Association (CCA)’s inaugural […]
House GOP report says Facebook giving FBI ‘partisan’ tips
WASHINGTON — The FBI has a politically one-sided surveillance partnership with Facebook under the apparent name Operation Bronze Griffin, according to a bombshell report released Friday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee. The 1,050-page report broadly outlines the FBI’s alleged pro-Democrat political bias — just days after revelations of a secret Facebook portal through which authorities […]
Recession? What recession? Malaysian parent buys Porsche as gift for daughter’s 21st birthday
MALAYSIA — A Malaysian lady who just turned 21 years old received a surprise gift from her parent in the form of a luxurious Porsche sports car as her birthday present. The father went the extra mile with his generous gift by having the yellow Porsche packaged in a huge transparent “gift box”, lavishly decorated […]
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks in Asia rise on China reopening hopes
Asian equities surged on Friday and were set for their first weekly gain in a month, as renewed hopes that China will relax its strict COVID measures spurred a rally in riskier assets. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 2.07% higher on the day, with China’s stock market up 2% and Hong […]
Morning Bid: Relief, hope and speculation
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors have been looking for just about any positive sign to pick up beaten down Hong Kong and China stocks. And on Friday, they got a new reason too. Renewed speculation over an imminent relaxation of China’s COVID-19 curbs alongside reports […]
German Chancellor Scholz arrives in Beijing
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. AP Beijing: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing on Friday, an AFP reporter traveling in his entourage said, for a visit in which he is seeking to bolster a vital economic relationship in the face of growing questions about his country’s heavy reliance on the authoritarian state. Scholz’s plane landed […]
Who pays the tax if these companies don’t?
Welcome to my Friday article. On Fridays I do things a little differently. Punchier, format-wise. And sometimes, well, it’s just punchy. Speaking of which… Who pays the tax if they don’t? Did you see the list, earlier this week of the largest public companies, and the tax they pay. Or, in almost one-third of cases, […]
Father in China says Covid policies ‘indirectly killed’ his son
BEIJING — The father of a 3-year-old boy who died this week from carbon monoxide poisoning in northwest China said strict Covid-19 policies “indirectly killed” his son by causing delays obtaining treatment, in a case that has set off social media outrage. The boy’s death on Tuesday is the latest incident to generate blowback over […]
Asian Stocks Mixed on Fed Jitters, China Rallies on Reopening Hopes
Investing.com– Most Asian markets saw choppy trade on Friday as sentiment remained frayed over a hawkish Federal Reserve, while Chinese stocks logged a strong rally on renewed speculation over the potential lifting of COVID restrictions. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 blue-chip index rallied 3.4%, while the Shanghai Composite index jumped 2.5% as new rumors circulated […]
DefExpo 2022 paves the way for a new golden era of India-Africa defence cooperation
The DefExpo 2022 took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, between 18 and 22 October 2022. Initially scheduled to take place in March 2022, it was postponed due to logistic challenges. During the meeting, the magnitude of India’s flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security Systems exhibition ensured that DefExpo 2022 became the most extensive defence exhibition in […]
$78 million Gulfstream G700 and other planes
After the Twitter takeover, Elon Musk has purchased a new, private jet, a Gulfstream G700. Image courtesy: Gulfstream He is the richest man in the world and now he owns one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. So after that hectic Twitter takeover, Elon Musk, who has a penchant for private jets, has […]
World’s Largest iPhone Plant Is Shut! COVID Lockdown Takes A Toll On China
Concerns that production may be significantly reduced before the Christmas season have been raised after Chinese officials declared a seven-day coronavirus lockdown in the area around the largest iPhone manufacturing in the world. The majority of Apple’s newest phones, including the iPhone 14, are made at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou facility, which has roughly 200,000 workers. Reportedly, […]
Who is Amit Jain, the panellist who will replace Ashneer Grover?
Amit Jain is the CEO and co-founder of CarDekho. Image courtesy: @sharktankindia/Twitter The promo for Shark Tank India season two is out and Ashneer Grover is nowhere to be found in it. Some fans say the show will not be the same without him. Amit Jain, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of CarDekho, […]
Explained: Ahead of midterm elections, the many battles for ‘optimistic’ Joe Biden
Washington: It was his last stop of the day on a West Coast swing, a backyard fundraiser at a TV producer’s home in Los Angeles, and President Joe Biden was telling the crowd how tough the past few years have been. He ticked off challenges: Technology that’s made it easier to corrupt the truth. Russia […]
Canada cracks whip on Chinese companies to save its critical mineral resources
Representational image. AFP Montreal: Canada on Wednesday ordered three Chinese companies to divest their stakes in Canadian rare earth minerals companies, citing “national security” reasons. The companies ordered to divest their holdings are Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co Ltd, Chengze Lithium International Limited and Zangge Mining Investment (Chengdu) Co Ltd, a statement said. […]
Australian actress Erica Hoy dead after fatal car crash
Actress Erica Hoy died in a multi-person car crash on the Port River Expressway in the Australian city of Gillman on Tuesday evening. She was 26. The woman allegedly behind the wheel of a car that caused a crash that killed Hoy and seriously injured three other people, including her twin, has been identified. Carlie […]