Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional relief
Across China, a growing number of people are turning to AI to combat social isolation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia foreign minister says Quad in Washington shows ‘iron-clad’ commitment
SYDNEY - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington and said the ...
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Looking for an app to protect your mobile device? Check this list out
SINGAPORE - If you are looking for apps to protect your mobile devices from cybercriminals, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has released on Jan 20 an updated list of six recommended ...
How sanctuary cities in the US are preparing for another showdown with Trump
A handful of jurisdictions have taken additional steps to prepare for Trump’s immigration crackdown. Read more at ...
Jumbo roadblock: Family has harrowing encounter with wild elephants on Malaysia highway
PETALING JAYA – A family experienced a terrifying ordeal when they encountered a herd of wild elephants on Malaysia’s ...
Conservative influencers celebrate at TikTok-sponsored Trump inauguration party
WASHINGTON - TikTok earmuffs and Maga hats adorned partygoers at Jan 19’s inauguration celebration for the incoming President Donald Trump and the video-sharing platform he once tried to ban.
Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions
TAIPEI - Taiwan's premier said on Monday the government faced a crisis in day-to-day operations, including national security, because of large cuts to this year's budget proposed by opposition parties ...
‘Very heavy’ traffic expected at land checkpoints during Chinese New Year period: ICA
Travellers are reminded not to bring in prohibited or controlled items, such as vapes and bak kwa. Read more at ...
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
SEOUL - South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has spent his first night incarcerated as a pre-trial inmate at the ...
Yoon continues to refuse questioning; visitors banned to prevent destruction of evidence
The arrested leader has been refusing questioning since he was taken into custody on Jan 15. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indonesia president gets 81% approval rating after first 100 days, poll shows
JAKARTA - Nearly 81% of Indonesians approve of President Prabowo Subianto after 100 days in office, a poll showed on Monday, ...
Actor Eddie Redmayne was scared to mess up spy series The Day Of The Jackal for this reason
The first 1973 film adaptation of the book is the Oscar-winning English star's father’s favourite movie. Read more at ...