from wanting to ‘nuke Mars’ to Man Utd takeover claim
Elon Musk has completed a purchase of Twitter – and he’s certainly no stranger to the social media platform. After many months of speculation, controversy and potential lawsuits, it seems the deal might finally become a reality after the American billionaire posted a vido of himself walking into Twitter’s headquarters while carrying a sink. “Entering […]
#PopVultures Podcast: Avril-is-dead, Larry Stylinson and all the fandom conspiracies in between
In this #PopVultures episode, tumble down host Jan Lee’s favourite pop culture rabbit hole – bizarre fandom conspiracy theories. Highlights (tap/click above): 3:25 Examining pop culture conspiracy theories such as the Avril-is-dead conspiracy theory 7:52 What is shipping and why has it contributed to fandom conspiracy theories? 10:48 The Larry Stylinson ship and how it led […]
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, now officially owns Twitter
Some of Twitter’s top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal, have reportedly been fired as the $44bn takeover was completed. Elon Musk is now in control of Twitter after completing his $44bn takeover deal. Multiple media outlets have confirmed that the world’s richest man now owns the popular social media platform after […]
Is Pakistan a ‘safer’ country than India?
Representational image. Wikimedia Commons ‘Do you feel safe walking alone at night?’ This is one of the many questions posed by a survey conducted by a global analytics firm called Gallup. The survey, called Law and Order Index, has positioned Taliban-occupied Afghanistan as the least secured country for the third year. Meanwhile, India has scored […]
Attack on Monet artwork: German museums react
From the United Kingdom to Italy and Germany, climate activists have been attaching themselves to or attacking celebrated artworks to bring attention to their key demand: ending new gas and oil extraction projects. Following unprecedented wildfires and the worst drought in centuries in Europe, activists say they want to better communicate the severity of the […]
Explained: The daredevil President’s Bodyguard that are tasked with protecting the first citizen of India
The President’s Bodyguard is the Indian Army’s oldest regiment, and invites members from only three castes — Jats, Rajputs and Jat Sikhs — to apply for recruitment. AFP In a grand and visually spectacular ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu will present the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) today. The one-and-a-half-hour ceremony […]
Tech’s biggest companies are sending worrying signals about the economy
Google this week reported a steep decline in profits. Social media companies such as Meta said that advertising sales — the heart of its businesses — have rapidly cooled off. And Microsoft, perhaps the tech industry’s most reliable performer, predicted a slowdown through at least the end of the year. Tech companies led the way […]
Chinese cities double down on zero-COVID as outbreaks widen
Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on COVID-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into distress in a scramble to halt widening outbreaks. China on Thursday reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID cases nationwide, a modest tally […]
In China, a debate over sanitary pads on trains reflects long-held beliefs about women and menstruation
Discrimination against and repression of women is a global problem. In authoritarian states, it is also intertwined with regime survival. Take recent events in Iran, where women-led protests against strict hijab laws are challenging the country’s ruling powers. Nearly 3,000 miles away in China, a different feminist debate is taking hold, over whether sanitary pads […]
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares rise on hopes of rate hike slowdown, ECB in focus
Asian equities gained for a third straight day on Thursday, on growing hopes that major central banks could start slowing the pace of interest rate hikes, with the European Central Bank’s meeting later in the day in focus for further clues. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rallied 1.24% and a rebounding Hong […]
QYOU Media India grows its reach and revenue with Amagi
The leading entertainment network embraces cloud technology innovation to reach more viewers and generate more revenue streams BANGALORE, India, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that QYOU Media India, which produces and distributes content created by social media and digital content stars, […]
Chinese cities tighten curbs against widening COVID-19 outbreaks
BEIJING, China – Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on COVID-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into distress in a scramble to halt widening outbreaks. China on Thursday, October 27, reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 […]
China locks down part of Wuhan, nearly three years after first Covid case emerged
China locks down part of Wuhan, nearly three years after first Covid case emerged More than 800,000 people locked down in site of world’s first Covid outbreak in 2019, as other Chinese cities seal up streets and homes Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the north-west are doubling down on Covid-19 […]
MORNING BID-Sinking feeling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Anshuman Daga The showman that he is, Tesla’s Elon Musk entered Twitter’s HQ on Wednesday carrying a sink, hours ahead of an end-of-week deadline to complete his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant. But financial markets may do well to be […]
Instant katsu? Taste-testing the tempting promise of freeze-dried tonkatsu topping【Taste test】
Is something so wondrous as an instant pork cutlet bowl allowed to exist in our reality? Katsudon is one of Japan’s greatest meals…provided you’re not the one doing the cooking. The katsu part of the rice bowl’s name refers to a pork cutlet, and as delicious as katsu is, breading and deep-frying it in your […]
Why has Adidas ended its partnership with Kanye West?
German sportswear brand Adidas announced on Tuesday (October 25) that it would sever its nearly decade-long partnership with US musician and fashion designer, Kanye West, now legally known as Ye. Adidas said in an official statement that “after a thorough review, the company has taken the decision to terminate the partnership with Ye immediately, end […]
Narendra Modi is weaving religion, nationalism and welfarism to create winning formula for BJP in 2024
On 23 October, as dusk dawned on the holy city of Ayodhya, it was a solemn moment. Illumined as it was by the light of 1.57 million earthen lamps arranged at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the Saryu river, it reflected a magnificent and electrifying new age of Hindu garv in its symbolism. […]
How politicians abuse government resources to win elections
MANILA, Philippines – Every election season brings with it several reports of poll irregularities, such as how incumbent officials use state resources – funded by taxpayers’ money – to advance their own campaigns. But an intensive study by poll watchdog Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) from March to June 2022 found that only one […]
In China, a debate over sanitary pads on trains reflects long-held beliefs about women and menstruation
Discrimination against and repression of women is a global problem. In authoritarian states, it is also intertwined with regime survival. Take recent events in Iran, where women-led protests against strict hijab laws are challenging the country’s ruling powers. Nearly 3,000 miles away in China, a different feminist debate is taking hold, over whether sanitary pads […]
China and Hong Kong stocks rebound on slower rate-hike hopes
China stocks recovered on Wednesday, as signs of the U.S. Federal Reserve slowing its aggressive interest rate hikes and Beijing’s supportive tone on the market boosted sentiment. ** China’s blue-chip CSI 300 Index jumped 1.63%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.42%, by the end of the midday break. ** Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index […]
US vows full military defense of allies Japan, South Korea against North Korea
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman speaks during a talk with her counterpart, South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyundong, at the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo, on Tuesday. Tokyo: The United States will make full use of its military capabilities, “including nuclear, conventional and missile defense,” to defend its allies Japan and […]
Xi Jinping exposed? New video shows why China’s ex-prez Hu Jintao was ‘led out’ of party congress
New Delhi: Two days after video of former Chinese President Hu Jintao, the immediate predecessor of Xi Jinping, being unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress went viral on social media, a new video showing Jintao being prevented from reading the contents of a document has surfaced. In […]
Britain’s Obama moment: Can Rishi Sunak deliver what he has promised?
An Obama moment has arrived in Britain. By voting Barack Obama for the highest political post in the country, the American people had created history in 2008. With Rishi Sunak all set to become the Prime Minister of Britain, the British people deserve credit for creating a similar history in 2022. Obama was a liberal […]
Asian shares mostly lower on worries over China outlook
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as markets remained jittery over the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China, where key reformers were excluded from the highest ranks of ruling party leadership. Hong Kong’s benchmark failed to hold onto early gains after a 6.4% selloff the day before that took […]
Asian shares mostly lower on worries over China outlook
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as markets remained jittery over the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China, where key reformers were excluded from the highest ranks of ruling party leadership. Hong Kong’s benchmark failed to hold onto early gains after a 6.4% selloff the day before that took […]
Asian shares mostly lower on worries over China outlook
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as markets remained jittery over the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China, where key reformers were excluded from the highest ranks of ruling party leadership. Hong Kong’s benchmark failed to hold onto early gains after a 6.4% selloff the day before that took […]
Asian shares mostly lower on worries over China outlook
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as markets remained jittery over the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China, where key reformers were excluded from the highest ranks of ruling party leadership. Hong Kong’s benchmark failed to hold onto early gains after a 6.4% selloff the day before that took […]
Asian shares mostly lower on worries over China outlook
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as markets remained jittery over the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China, where key reformers were excluded from the highest ranks of ruling party leadership. Hong Kong’s benchmark failed to hold onto early gains after a 6.4% selloff the day before that took […]