Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Betting payouts following US attacks on Iran have thrown new scrutiny on prediction markets, which took wagers on the timing of bombing and removal of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power. Mr Khamenei was killed in Israeli strikes over the weekend . Odds moved sharply as rumours of his […]
Iran has systematically targeted Middle East countries, including Dubai, the hotspot of UAE economy, and its airport since the start of its retaliatory strikes for US and Israeli attacks. Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel have been damaged in Iran’s retaliatory attacks targeting the Gulf states and the wider Middle East.On […]
One person is using the Swiss AI language model Apertus. For Bruce Schneier, Apertus is a reason for hope. Keystone / Gaetan Bally United States cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier has high hopes for a Swiss artificial intelligence (AI) model, as other experts express optimism that AI can become an integral part of democratic institutions. This […]
A Chinese app, RedNote, which was touted as a potential replacement for TikTok, is no longer available for download on Google Play Store and the iOS App Store in India. Searches for RedNote/XiaoHongShu on these platforms returned blank — similar to searches for banned Chinese apps such as TikTok. However, the reasons for RedNote’s lack […]
Equity mutual funds have delivered upto 6% return in the month of February, an analysis by ETMutualFunds showed. There were 300 funds in the said time and of these 233 gave positive returns, one failed to deliver return and 66 funds gave negative returns. LIC MF Value Fund delivered the highest return of 6% in […]
Being skinny sometimes feels like the ultimate goal for many. Social media, fitness trends, and mindless idolising of celebrities sharing their dramatic weight loss stories amplify this growing obsession. We aspire for tiny waists and a chiselled jawline, wanting to look thinner, thinking that a slimmer frame would look better. But in the process, we […]
Kuwait Ministry of Defence said on Monday that several American warplanes crashed but their crews survived, as tensions across West Asia continue to escalate. A spokesperson for the Kuwait defence ministry said multiple U.S. military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, but confirmed that all crew members were safe, the army said in a post […]
Investing, however, is not about brand appeal or preference. It is about risk management, diversification, and long-term wealth creation. So, when it comes to global and domestic investments, it’s not an either-or situation. Global investing is not about replacing your domestic investments. It is about complementing your portfolio with global exposure to different sectors, currencies, […]
Jhapa (Nepal), March 2 Nepal’s Jhapa-5 constituency, lying close to the India border, is bustling with activity this Monday, but if elections are about blaring loudspeakers, street corner meetings, and aggressive street marches, the hullabaloo is comparatively less hours before campaign ends officially. Significantly, on March 5, Nepal’s former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli takes […]
In a bizarre twist amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, an Indian-made Ashok Leyland bus has become an unlikely hero on social media. Parked on a Dubai road, the vehicle took a direct hit from debris of an Iranian missile during yesterday’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states. Yet, it stood tall […]
Sanju Samson delivered a masterclass under pressure at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1. The right-handed wicket-keeper batsman steered the India national cricket team into the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after delivering a scintillating 97. The calculated yet fearless innings led to a thrilling five-wicket triumph over the West Indies cricket […]
SINGAPORE – Home-grown singer Stefanie Sun has launched a new single amid the second year of her Aut Nihilo concert tour . The 47-year-old released the song Brace, Brace on Feb 27, with the cover of the single depicting an astronaut in space. Its Chinese title translates to Going Down Like A Waterfall. “This song reminds […]
Fans are buzzing as K-drama stars Kim Ha Neul and Kim Jae Won reunite 24 years after their iconic 2002 series Romance. They appeared together on a special program filmed in Japan, reminiscing about the on-set days and the show’s enduring impact. The pair’s nearly ageless looks have reignited nostalgia for the beloved early-2000s screen […]
IPOH, Perak – “A Singaporean comes to work here (Malaysia)? You think I’m stupid?” Malaysian security guard Ah Beng protests to Singaporean grandma Liang Po Po inside an interrogation room. This comedic exchange is from Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po, a Chinese New Year movie featuring the popular grandma character as a maid working […]
New Delhi: Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships. Sindhu and Irwansyah were left stranded at Dubai International Airport after flight operations were […]
LISTEN TO The chef supporting Nadeshiko Japan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup SBS Japanese 10:24Japanese This will be Nishi’s second time to accompany Nadeshiko Japan. Credit: Japan Football Association Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. […]
Are you built for the extreme day trip lifestyle? (Picture: supplied) Almost every week, Kevin Droniak, 28, packs a backpack, heads to the airport, and hops on a flight. But despite travelling so much, he’s never away from his New York home for long. In fact, the influencer is a prominent extreme day tripper — […]
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s foreign ministry has urged Malaysians to suspend non-essential travel to the Middle East because of the rapidly escalating United States-Iran conflict. In a statement on Sunday (Mar 1), the ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, said Malaysian travellers were strongly advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight schedules and […]
IRAN’S state media confirmed Sunday, March 1, 2026, that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and US targets across the region. What happened in the past 24 hours? Why did the United States and Israel take action now? How will […]
Japan has refrained from expressing outright support for the weekend launch of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as Tokyo continued Sunday to gather information on the unfolding situation in the Middle East following the killing of longtime supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed government ministries and agencies to analyze […]
Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 13:00 IST Representational image (Image: News18) New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships. Sindhu […]
Lac-made ‘gulal gota’, once a symbol of royal Holi celebrations in the erstwhile Jaipur state, is witnessing a surge in demand not only in India but also abroad, largely driven by the impact of reels and posts on social media. Advertisement ‘Gulal gota’ is made of lac. Each shell weighs around 10 grams and is […]
You must have watched heartwarming videos of baby monkey Punch on social media – clips of him clinging tightly to a stuffed orange orangutan, wandering alone, and at times being chased by older monkeys. What began as a few short clips soon became a collective emotional response online, with viewers projecting their own stories of rejection and […]
SINGAPORE – Screens are everywhere – from YouTube videos that keep toddlers occupied and educational apps, to social media and games on teens’ phones. Many parents remain unsure: Is screen use all harmful, or can it be beneficial ? To find the answers, The Straits Times spoke to two paediatric experts, Adjunct Associate Professor Chong […]
Eight minutes. That’s the length of President Donald Trump‘s social media video announcing his war with Iran. He didn’t go to Congress. He didn’t obtain a U.N. Security Council resolution. Instead, he did perhaps the most monarchical thing he’s done in a monarchical second term: He simply ordered America into war.I take a back seat […]
Minutes after what was initially described as a “pre-emptive” strike against Iran, turned into a full-blown escalation with the US President Donald Trump urging the Iranians to “take over your government” once the strikes concluded. Hours later, the Iranian Presidency confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What began as coordinated attacks by […]
A photograph of Iran’s Supreme leader, who is now dead, is held up at a protest (Image: Getty) Iran has confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media announcing he was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on Saturday (February 28, 2026). With Khamenei dead, as well as […]
A Chinese employee became the envy of social media after she won a surprise prize of 10 days’ paid leave on the first day she returned to work from the Spring Festival holiday. On February 24, the first workday following the nine-day holiday during the Chinese New Year, a video showing the employees’ lucky draw […]
