Trump and Putin: A strained relationship
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump styles himself as a strongman. And that’s exactly what he sees in Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their complicated relationship will be put to the…
Haidilao Singapore will close its Clarke Quay outlet on Aug 31, eligible members to receive S$20 e-voucher
Hot pot chain Haidilao will shut its Clarke Quay outlet, its first-ever restaurant in Singapore, on Aug 31, following the end of its lease. This follows a series of closures…
Japanese star convicted of indecent assault in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – A Hong Kong court on Wednesday found J-pop artist Kenshin Kamimura guilty of indecent assault after he harassed a woman who worked as his interpreter at a…
Samansa bets on commuter cinema
In an industry where quick entertainment rules, Samansa is staking its future on movies short enough to watch on the morning commute. Founded in 2021, the Japanese startup specializes in…
‘Yukikaze’ turns fabled warship into floating snoozefest
Inspirational stories are hard to come by in the history of the Pacific War, but Japanese filmmakers keep looking for them. “Yukikaze,” by first-time feature director Toshihisa Yamada, recounts the…
7,000 steps a day cuts risk of cardiovascular diseases: Lancet
Walking 7,000 steps a day significantly lessens the risk of major non-communicable diseases, including the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dementia, and depressive symptoms, according to a new…
When India professor used chemistry as defence in murder trial but failed
Soutik Biswas BBC News, London BBC Mamta Pathak (right) was sentenced to life for killing her husband Neeraj (left) by electrocution “Are you a chemistry professor?” the judge asked. “Yes,”…
UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout | Israel-Palestine conflict News
‘Stop killing children, Stop killing civilians’ banners shown at match after criticism over tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid who was killed by Israel. UEFA has unfurled a banner with…
US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid | Donald Trump News
Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid. A United States appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can proceed with efforts to…
Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Protests and vigils have taken place around the world in support of Palestinians suffering in Gaza and to pay tribute to the four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers killed…