Renowned businessman Elon Musk, operating Tesla, SpaceX, and other creative projects, has talked about the dropping birth rates in Singapore and mentioned they point to “extinction” for the island nation. His comments in reaction to X (previously Twitter) personality Mario Nawfal’s tweet have spurred fresh debates on the demographic issues developing nations—especially East Asia—face. Referring to Singapore’s alarming low of …

Due to major security concerns, the FBI is advising both Android and iPhone users to avoid immediately sending regular text messages to each other. Unencrypted text messaging between these two platforms is progressively accessible to hackers and third parties who might intercept private chats, the government agency notes. To safeguard their personal information and communications, the FBI instead counsels consumers …

Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unparalleled and brief implementation of martial law, which threw South Korea into anarchy, the country is facing political instability. Quick resistance to the action, which signaled the first suspension of civilian government in more than four decades, set off large demonstrations and an amazing parliamentary rejection. The political unrest in South Korea was heightened on …

The literary world of Taiwan is shocked to witness the unexpected death of the prominent romantic novelist Chiung Yao. She was found dead at her house and it is reported that she died of suicide in a suspicious way. The exact cause which led her to this decision has not yet been revealed. She died at the age of 86 …

One of the riskiest steps that brings to light an increasing clash between international tech companies and domestic economic policies is when Indonesia is likely to supress Apple for a  $1 billion investment pledge within the week. This ultimatum came after a dramatic ban on iPhone 16 sales because the company could not meet and comply with local content policies …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established itself as an icon of humanitarian assistance and development with foreign aid donations exceeding AED 360 billion (USD 98 billion) since it was established in 1971. These efforts have improved millions of people’s lives by addressing poverty, disasters and emergencies while also promoting economic and social growth around the world. The UAE has …

Yoon Suk Yeol the South Korean President is grabbing the headlines since he declared martial law during a late-night television address. This announcement came in between the threats from “anti-state forces” within the country.  Yoon said that the opposition party has turned South Korea into a “den of criminals”. After this announcement it is clear that Martial law will remain …

The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to showcase Uninvited, a drama thriller that boldly ventures into unexplored narratives in mainstream Philippine cinema. Headlined by icons Vilma Santos and Aga Muhlach alongside Nadine Lustre, the film delves into themes of power, secrets, and the human psyche, aiming to push the boundaries of storytelling and representation in Filipino filmmaking. …

China and Japan are experiencing a dramatic decline in public sentiment towards each other, marking the worst period of mutual distrust in over two decades. According to a new joint survey conducted by Tokyo-based think tank The Genron NPO and Beijing’s China International Publishing Group, nearly 90% of respondents from both countries now hold a negative view of their neighbor. …

Nearly 224,000 migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border have arrived in New York City seeking refuge; an unheard-of inundation. At expense to the city billions of dollars, this flow of immigrants has taxed public resources, schools, and shelters. As the end of 2024 approaches, the city notes improvement in crisis management; nonetheless, with the new Trump government it still confronts …