The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is preparing for a pivotal leadership vote on Friday while Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gets ready to resign. Given the LDP’s strong hold on parliament, this election will decide not only the party’s future head but also Japan’s next prime minister. The result should determine the political direction of the nation at a period …

Camila Cabello‘s recent performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas has drawn charges of a veiled punch targeted at fellow pop singer Sabrina Carpenter. Originally working on a song she first wrote with Shawn Mendes, her ex, the 27-year-old “Havana” singer just turned heads with her outfit on L’Oréal’s runway show in Paris. But Cabello’s interpretation of …

Originally known as Twitter, X has altered significantly since Elon Musk acquired control. From paywalled features to a full-scale redesign, Musk’s leadership has turned the once-familiar social networking space into something fresh and routinely controversial. But the most recent addition to the platform’s features has drawn somewhat negative comments from users. Musk recently stated X will shortly allow barred users …

With a historic decision, Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia officially endorsing marital equality. When King Maha Vajiralongkorn royal assented to a ground-breaking law allowing same-sex marriage Tuesday, he made a significant step forward in LGBTQ rights in the region. Approved by parliament in June, the law will take effect 120 days from now; first legal same-sex marriages …

Aiming at accelerating the approval of the national budget, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent House Bill (HB) No. 10800, often known as the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Following the certification of the President, this measure—which details the expected P6.351 trillion national budget for 2025—is set to be carried right away in the House of Representatives. By removing …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has consistently ranked highest among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) US export markets since 2009. Along with strong economic ties, this dynamic cooperation shows a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth spanning a broad range of sectors. At $31.4 billion in bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates and the United States broke …

In a rare instance of corruption involving a high-ranking government official in the city-state, Singapore’s former transport minister, Subramaniam Iswaran, has been found guilty of collecting gifts while in public service. Before a local court, the 62-year-old admitted guilt; prosecutors had changed his original accusations of corruption shortly before his trial was scheduled to start.  This case, which has gripped …

Launched a unique new visa program dubbed the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Thailand aims to attract international residents, particularly remote workers and digital nomads, to live and work there. On September 19, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa formally revealed the initiative underlining its potential to boost the Thai economy and support the tourist industry. This visa scheme is part of a …

Pressing further with its investigation on the contentious escape of former Bamban Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality alongside the Committees on Migrant Workers, Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is Under Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros, who will conclude the proceedings by the end of the day, the inquiry is scheduled …

Deep Das, eighteen, finds his happiest moment of the day right in the middle of Kolkata, where the quiet clang of a tram bell breaks through the daily hum of the metropolis. Das always waits for the tram, that slow-moving emblem of the rich past of the city, even among the sea of buses and cabs within his reach. “There …