Conventional wisdom advises against reconnecting with an ex after months of silence, particularly if they call late at night and stir off old feelings. But the justification for such advice seemed to vanish at Olivia Rodrigo’s concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as more than 12,000 fans sung along to Bad Idea Right on Tuesday night, October 1. Driven by …

Wednesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a significant piece of legislation imposing a 12-percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on foreign digital services including Netflix, Amazon, and other international platforms. Focusing on foreign digital companies that have achieved phenomenal growth in the Philippines, this measure complements a more overall strategy to increase government revenue. By incorporating these global sites …

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang brought the concept to light during an earnings call in November 2023 when underlining the growing role of “sovereign AI” in national security and economic development. Nations are exploring more and more to exploit artificial intelligence’s promise on their own since it is revolutionizing industries and economies all around.  The official Nvidia website defines sovereign artificial …

Late singer Aaliyah and Beyoncé on Tiktok have been producing odd conspiracy theories this week. The idea—which holds that Beyoncé might have had a role in Aaliyah’s untimely death—has drawn interest as TikTok users discovered old recordings of stars praising Beyoncé at major award shows. Stars like Kanye West, Adele, Lizzo, even Lady Gaga have participated in these shoutouts, which …

On Tuesday, 67-year-old former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to be formally voted in by parliament as Japan’s next prime minister. Following a fiercely contested vote last week to head the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Ishiba will now concentrate on healing internal party strife and getting ready for a quick general election set for October 27. Given the …

Singapore’s general population grew noticeably 2% in the year before June 2024, hence increasing the city-state’s total population to 6.04 million. According to a recent government assessment, expansion was largely caused by the rise in non-resident population. This increase shows how constantly Singapore depends on foreign workers, dependents, and foreign students to keep its economy and workforce intact. Main drivers …

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises to start a new chapter in football history when the top teams from all around the world gather for a really worldwide tournament unlike any other. Comprising 32 teams from six continents, this expanded edition—which is scheduled for June and July 2025—will be the first of its kind. Coordinated by the United States, …

Following a protracted stay starting in June on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams at last have a ride back home. The stranded crew gained much needed relief when a SpaceX Dragon spaceship safely docked with the station on Sunday. Launched just one day earlier from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the spacecraft contained Russian cosmonaut …

On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan selected Shigeru Ishiba as their new president; this will see him named as the prime minister of the country at a legislative session set for tomorrow. This transition in power happens as retiring Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves amid rising corruption claims hurting the LDP. Ishigo’s election marks a significant rightward …

Beginning in May, the congressional investigations on former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo concentrated mostly on her possible ties to offshore gaming operations connected to notable criminal behavior. But among all these investigations, one of the most shocking theories surfaced: Alice Guo might be a Chinese spy. Legislators and the general people began to question the likelihood of foreign espionage …