Matcha is everywhere, and nowhere (more on that in a bit). We’ve had activated-charcoal burger buns, blueberry shampoo, boba in every flavour, and matcha in cosmetics. (Shutterstock) There are matcha croissants, cupcakes, coladas, facewashes, lip balms, candles, chewing gum, toothpaste. It emerged as a healthy alternative to coffee, about 10 years ago. You either like […]
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s richest man, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, and his wife, Elaine, view philanthropy as a responsibility that comes with privilege. And Singapore holds a “special place” in their giving journey. Mrs Elaine Saverin told The Straits Times, in one of the few interviews she has granted the media: “Many of our earliest partnerships […]
New Delhi, January 30, 2026: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s largest ever sourcing expo for aftermarket and auto components, will take place from 5–7 February 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, marking its largest edition to date with over 870+ exhibitors from 20 countries. The expanded edition comes against the backdrop of strong industry momentum. […]
Gavin Lee: Personally, not a lot has changed. My wife keeps reminding me that I’m still a husband first… and professionally, not a lot has changed also. But what has definitely changed is a little bit more attention from the outside. To be honest, initially it was a little bit awkward, a little bit uncomfortable, […]
New Delhi, January 30, 2026: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s largest ever sourcing expo for aftermarket and auto components, will take place from 5–7 February 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, marking its largest edition to date with over 870+ exhibitors from 20 countries. Advertisement The expanded edition comes against the backdrop of strong industry […]
US President Donald Trump authorized his administration to slap tariffs on goods from countries that provide oil to Cuba, tightening the squeeze on the communist-run government he wants to see replaced. US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) Trump signed an executive […]
TOKYO – The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Jan 30 renewed its advice for Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan after a hefty cash robbery took place on the streets of the Japanese capital on Jan 29. The call, made on the official WeChat account, comes after a group of two Chinese and three […]
In the age of high-definition cameras and eagle-eyed netizens, no detail is too small to escape the public’s gaze. What started as a standard photo of a millionaire founder has become an internet obsession because it shows an apparent hole in his sock. This story perfectly illustrates how social media can bypass a person’s billion-dollar […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100pc tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to increase his armed forces’ lethality as part of a strategy to disarm Moscow and turn a deadlocked negotiating table. “The task of Ukrainian units is to ensure a level of destruction of the occupier at which Russian losses exceed the number of reinforcements they can send to […]
Swiss exports hit a new high in 2025, buoyed by strong demand for chemicals and pharmaceuticals, despite a tariff dispute with the United States under Donald Trump. <img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="1880" height="1250" data-attachment-id="119236" data-permalink="https://lenews.ch/2026/01/30/swiss-exports-reach-a-record-high-in-2025/pexels-photo-28438281/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/lenews.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pexels-photo-28438281.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1250&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1880,1250" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"Photo by Simon R. Minshall on Pexels.com“,”created_timestamp”:”0″,”copyright”:””,”focal_length”:”0″,”iso”:”0″,”shutter_speed”:”0″,”title”:”crane in action loading containers at the port”,”orientation”:”0″}” data-image-title=”pexels-photo-28438281″ data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/lenews.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pexels-photo-28438281.jpeg?fit=271%2C180&ssl=1″ […]
Hong Kong authorities have arrested two men and two women in an undercover operation for allegedly working in the city illegally as cleaners and renovation workers, after mainland Chinese firms advertised the services online ahead of Lunar New Year. Immigration Department Task Force Deputy Commander Chan Yan-kit said on Friday that the operation was conducted […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to Iran, on Thursday (January 29, 2026) after months of simmering tensions. “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthU.S.iasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to […]
MANILA, Philippines – The supposed driver and personal assistant of Rhian Ramos came forward to accuse the actress and two beauty queens, Michelle Dee and Samantha Panlilio, of torture and illegal detention. The driver, who goes by the alias “Totoy,” filed the complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, January 28. He was accompanied […]
A 10-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital in Puer, Yunnan province, in southwestern China, in December last year after being allegedly stabbed with a needle hundreds of times by his mother, authorities confirmed. A doctor revealed that the woman pierced the infant when he was disobedient or developed signs of a fever or cold […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
It is the latest salvo in the US president’s trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expands. Mr Trump’s threat, posted on social media, came after he threatened over the weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it goes forward with a […]
BEIJING – China’s football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption, it said on Jan 29. Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, an anti-corruption crackdown has swept through Chinese football in recent years, exposing the rotten state of […]
Thursday 29 January 2026 9:03 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Meta said capital expenditure would jump to between $115bn and $135bn Three members of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ Big Tech stocks – Meta, Microsoft and Tesla – gave investors […]
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, has flagged the rapid rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health challenges in India, particularly among children and adolescents. Describing the trend as alarming, the report warns that excessive engagement with smartphones, social media, gaming, and online platforms is beginning to take a measurable toll […]
BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt announced tragic news at the start of Thursday’s live show 08:22, 29 Jan 2026Updated 08:23, 29 Jan 2026 BBC Breakfast broadcasts special King Charles message BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt shared a devastating death announcement just minutes into Thursday’s (January 29) live show. The morning show’s latest instalment was fronted […]
THE Philippine National Police–Island Garden City of Samal (PNP–Igacos) warned tourists about the increasing number of online scams, particularly involving beach and resort bookings on the island. Police Lieutenant Colonel Hamlet Montejo Lerios, chief of PNP–Igacos, urged the public to thoroughly verify resort bookings and to avoid dealing with unscrupulous individuals who pretend to be […]
BEIJING: China’s football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption, it said Thursday. Under President Xi Jinping, a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown has swept through Chinese football in recent years, exposing the rotten state of the professional game. […]
Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 13:45 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 29 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government is mulling introducing tough regulations to restrict social media reach to children of a specified age, Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Thursday.Minister Lokesh highlighted the serious issue of online harassment and abuse faced […]
