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UK's Daily Telegraph exits at 575M Pounds
German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — German media group...
UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill, Trump says dismissively
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to...
China’s Aging Boom: Can the “Silver Economy” Deliver Quality Growth?
At China’s annual political meetings (the “Two Sessions”), one theme resonates more than most in this year’s Government Work Report: the strategic...
The Initial Sama Rolls Out HYROX Training Bundle as Singapore’s Fitness Race Returns
SINGAPORE – 10 March 2026 – Set against the backdrop of HYROX Singapore 2026, taking place from 3 to 5 April 2026, The Initial Sama, Singapore’s...
Schools should never be battlegrounds: A global crisis demanding urgent action
By Umayal Eswaran, Chairperson, RYTHM Foundation A girls' elementary school in Minab, Iran, was struck on 1st March 2026 during military operations....
Caring Robots: A new solution for aging societies?
In a care facility in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a waist-high white robot glides quietly between rooms. Its digital face lights up in a...
UK
UK's Daily Telegraph exits at 575M Pounds
UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill, Trump says dismissively
China’s Aging Boom: Can the “Silver Economy” Deliver Quality Growth?
The Initial Sama Rolls Out HYROX Training Bundle as Singapore’s Fitness Race Returns
Schools should never be battlegrounds: A global crisis demanding urgent action
Caring Robots: A new solution for aging societies?
A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Technology
DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Supply Chain Cybersecurity Highlights the Need for Zero-Trust Cybersecurity
2026: Identity, Trust and the Rise of the “My AI Did It” Excuse
Travel
New data: APAC's three business travel profiles shaping 2026
Lifestyle
The Initial Sama Rolls Out HYROX Training Bundle as Singapore’s Fitness Race Returns
Taste of Brunei to Tempt Singaporean Foodies at Inaugural Brunei Week
Philippines’ Largest Shawarma Chain Plants Flag in Singapore, Eyes Global Expansion
Steigen: The Smart, Eco-Friendly Solution for Busy Professionals Who Want to Save Time on Laundry
Elon Musk’s daughter calls him pathetic, says he is a serial adulterer
Celebrity
Has Renée Zellweger’s facial transformation been fueled by time, weight loss, or cosmetic enhancements?
Sports
Kamala Harris visits US Olympic basketball team
How did the Gamecocks triumph captivated audiences like never before
Russia and Canada submit appeals against the 2022 Winter Olympic team ranking
Paavo Nurmi, aka “Flying Finn,” will showcase his five gold medals once more at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
USA women’s Olympic gymnastics squad, including Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Kayla Di Cello
Personal Finance
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UK's Daily Telegraph exits at 575M Pounds
China & Hong Kong
Vietnam at a Strategic Inflection Point
As Vietnam saw the ending of its 14th National Party Congress, the future ahead looks both...
India’s Rise as a Global Superpower - and Why It Matters for Malaysia
India has long been overlooked in its power strength, influence and role as the regional and global...
Takaichi’s Landslide and the End of Japan’s Strategic Ambiguity
The landslide victory of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been almost unprecedented, and...
National Service & Total Defence: Preparing Organisations for an Uncertain World
It is easy to associate NS with combat training and physical sacrifice. But National Service today...
Prince William offers support for Epstein's victims as fresh disclosures reveal extent of his crimes
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince William and Princess Catherine on Monday...
UK leader Starmer fights for his job as Mandelson-Epstein revelations spark a crisis
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position...
Inside China’s biggest show: What it says about the country
For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a...
New data: APAC's three business travel profiles shaping 2026
New data reveals three distinct travel profiles shaping how companies move, spend, and govern...
Greenland: Trump's predatory mood
US President Donald Trump's attempt to "grab" Greenland constitutes a neo-colonial effort by a...
Keeping one-fifth of humanity warm
Winter has a way of stripping systems down to their essentials. Pipes freeze. Power lines snap....
Galloping through cultures: How horses connect humanity
Every time the Chinese New Year approaches, I find myself paying closer attention to the animal of...