This week, it was all about Artificial Intelligence. India’s capital, New Delhi, hosted the Global South’s biggest AI summit, the India AI Impact Summit. The five-day gathering saw the who’s who of the AI world hobnobbing with India’s top leadership and tech titans. Who can forget that epic photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting […]
Detailing the incident on Instagram, Awasthi recounted their arrival in South Korea, writing: “We landed in Jeju Island, South Korea, excited and ready for our trip. Within a few hours, everything changed. We were denied entry and taken to a holding area. No proper explanation, just told to wait. And we waited.”
Pink facades, towering forts, and intricate palace corridors formed the backdrop of a recent visit by China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong. Moved by what he described as India’s vibrant culture, the envoy shared a warm note on his experience in Jaipur. In his message, the Ambassador noted that India’s vibrant traditions and striking structures […]
She has stoked the ire of JD Vance and right-wing America, but Eileen Gu rules the big air ramp CORTINA — Eileen Gu has already made history. Absolutely loads of it. Only 22 years old, she has won five Olympic medals, making her the most decorated freestyle skier of all time. She’s going for a […]
What Happens Next After Supreme Court Slapped Down Trump’s Tariffs | Image: AP WASHINGTON: There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his second term than tariffs, a symbol of his imperious approach to the presidency. He has raised and lowered them at will, rewriting the rules of global commerce and daring anyone to […]
Kerala’s stunning landscapes, biodiversity, and rich culture have made it one of India’s premier destinations for domestic and international tourists. Aptly branded ‘God’s Own Country’ since 1989, the State’s scenic charm is hard to resist for the average traveller. It is a haven for wanderers, with foggy mountains, winding rivers, and surging waterfalls set amid […]
A Reddit post by a US-based NRI has gone viral, detailing the “broken” feeling of being forced back to Bengaluru. After a sudden layoff and a failed search for a new role before their visa expired, the professional expressed a deep sense of dread. For this individual, leaving the US isn’t just about a job; […]
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SINGAPORE – A passenger on board a ship where a fire broke out early on Feb 20, killing a crew member, has described the incident as “a truly terrible and traumatising experience”. The World Legacy cruise ship, which had 271 passengers – including 139 Singaporeans – and 388 crew members on board, was en route […]
The strikes have faced particular scrutiny after reports emerged that the military carried out a follow-up attack on survivors of the initial boat incident. The Trump administration and several Republican lawmakers have maintained that the actions were lawful and required, while Democratic lawmakers and legal experts have described the killings of survivors as murder, and […]
Travelling is never just about visiting a place; it often carries a much deeper emotional connection. When you travel to a destination, you don’t return empty-handed; you carry fragments of that place with you, etched into your memories, while leaving behind a small part of yourself. Some destinations linger longer than others, and that often […]
Health experts warn young people about unsafe “plastic-wrapped eating” trend. (Screengrab/@ChinaNipona) A Chinese social media trend promotes “plastic-wrapped eating” Doctors warn the trend poses choking and microplastic risks Experts say the practice mirrors disordered eating behaviors Did our AI summary help? A new weight-loss trend spreading on Chinese social media has startled doctors not because […]
Hiroshi Suzuki – along with Paddington Bear – made his first trip to the West Midlands 07:00, 21 Feb 2026 View 2 Images (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Internet sensation Hiroshi Suzuki said there are ‘exciting prospects’ for trade between his native Japan and the West Midlands in the future. The popular Japanese ambassador to […]
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending “certain tariff actions” and a proclamation to impose a “temporary import surcharge” after the country’s Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs, terming them “illegal”. The temporary 10 per cent import duty will take effect on February 24 at 12:01 am Eastern Standard Time. The US […]
NEW YORK – English actor Tom Felton is a good sport after his Harry Potter character Draco Malfoy became an unexpected symbol of good fortune this Chinese New Year. On Feb 17 – the first day of Chinese New Year – the 38-year-old put up a traditional New Year poster with his own face on […]
Chinese copy products have often been discussed in India. These copies are seen in many categories, from electronics and watches to even cars. Now, a new SUV from China has been going viral on social media for a similar reason. The model has been dubbed the Xpeng GX. Interestingly, the SUV looks very similar to […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 14:09 IST Craig Hamilton-Parker, who claims to have accurately foreseen the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Covid-19 outbreak, has now issued a fresh set of predictions for 2026 Rapid Read Craig Hamilton-Parker has warned that 2026 could usher in a period of profound global instability. (AI […]
Inside the White House, the Republican strategists devised a simple formula for reversing recent election disappointments and unnerving polling: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Roll out Trump. He may be a second term president and hurtling towards his 80th birthday but a Thursday event in Georgia was a forcible reminder that Donald Trump […]
The warmth, richness and approachability of this lovely film from Singaporean director Anthony Chen, a graduate of Britain’s National Film and Television School, returns him to the family drama style of his 2013 debut Ilo Ilo; with care and connoisseurship, he again draws on the influences of Edward Yang and Tsai Ming-liang, but Chen’s instincts […]
A video clip of a woman in her 70s using ritual hell money or toy cards to “buy” snacks at a food street in eastern China without any trouble has touched mainland Chinese internet users. The story unfolded on a food street in Zaozhuang, Shandong province where a poorly dressed grandma often uses her special […]
ByteDance expands artificial intelligence operations in US Technology TikTok parent ramps up research in human-like AI and drug discovery as US-China tech tensions grow February 20, 2026 ByteDance expands artificial intelligence operations in US ByteDance is expanding its presence in the artificial intelligence sector in the United States, posting close to 100 job openings in […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON — Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of the past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday — more evidence that President Donald Trump’s push to charge higher […]
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Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched his country as a central player in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem, saying it aims to build technology at home while deploying it worldwide. “Design and develop in […]
JOHOR BAHRU – The $5 to $7 proposed fare range for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is likely affordable for Malaysian office workers. But it may be costly for those used to taking the bus or riding motorcycles to make trips across the Causeway, workers told The Straits Times. The proposed […]
In a refreshing shift, Chinese millennials are championing ‘reverse parenting,’ a trend where parents adopt their children’s perspectives and allow them to learn from real-world outcomes. This dynamic strategy pulls from age-old practices, focusing on nurturing accountability and open communication instead of enforcing rigid discipline. By turning the tables, children learn self-reliance and parents cultivate […]
The world will come to Dallas and surrounding cities on June 14 when the Netherlands faces off against Japan at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, or as it will be temporarily known, “Dallas Stadium.” Somewhere between 1.4 and 2.7 million visitors may attend matches and flock to other World Cup-related events across DFW this summer. The most-watched […]
Punch-kun, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, became an internet star for his bond with an orangutan plush. There are many other zoo animals that became internet sensations The internet has a new animal star: Punch-kun, a baby macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by […]
