Sadly, singer Liam Payne passed thirty-one in a horrible turn of events. Former One Direction star passed unexpectedly from the third floor of a Buenos Aires, Argentina hotel. Emergency personnel including police, firemen, and ambulances were seen tending to the tragedy outside the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in the crowded Palermo section of the Argentinean city. Authorities were called to the …

Reacting to a bomb threat aimed at an Air India Express flight approaching the city-state, Singapore sent two F-15SG fighter pilots Tuesday night. The aircraft headed for Singapore, Flight AXB654, received a disturbing email claiming a bomb was on board. Relating the incidents, the Singaporean Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen said that fighter planes immediately from the Republic of …

Analysts believe Tokyo would seek to interact more with Southeast Asia since issues regarding the expected departure of the historically balanced diplomacy become more important. Japan is closely watching Malaysia’s ambitions to join the BRICS group of developing countries—an alliance frequently seen as counterbalance to Western powers including Europe, the United States, and Japan. Japan’s concerns revolve on the likelihood …

Chair of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa disclosed on Wednesday that he will lead a motu proprio inquiry into the dubious war on drugs started under former President Rodrigo Duterte. This choice comes under increasing criticism from the House quad committee’s investigation and growing local and international questions about the campaign’s …

Hanni, a member of the top K-pop group NewJeans, delivered a teary-eyed narrative about internal strife and strain often hurting the firm as well as about professional harassment before South Korean lawmakers on Tuesday. Her comment encourages deeper investigation on working conditions by revealing the horrible truth concealed beneath the glitter and gloss of K-pop. Behind K-pop is Stardom curtain …

With 153 aircraft engaged in large-scale war simulations close to the island, the highest ever recorded, Taiwan’s defense ministry revealed on Monday an unparalleled rise in Chinese military activities. Named “Joint Sword-2024B,” this provocative military drill has caused major worry both inside Taiwan and abroad. Following a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, which Beijing denounced for separatist aspirations, the …

Happy, the debut solo album of Jin, the eldest member of the worldwide K-pop phenomenon BTS, is scheduled for November 15 release. Two years after Jin debuted solo with the popular track The Astronaut, this much awaited release is scheduled. His agency, BigHit Music, made the statement that has excited the BTS community much since it marks the arrival of …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan had pardoned 143 Filipino prisoners serving in the United Arab Emirates. Considered as a great humanitarian deed, this action marks a turning point in the relations between the two countries and provides much-needed help to the families of the pardoned people. Particularly, the law validates the diplomatic …

Reacting to mounting tensions with South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a high-level national security conference in Pyongyang on Monday and directly ordered “immediate military action”. With North Korea accusing its southern neighbor of provocations near the border, the conference marked a pivotal turning point in the mounting stalemate between the two countries. Key players in the …

Significantly for world trade, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded their negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Declared on October 11, 2024 by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, and Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, this historic Free Trade Agreement is set to …