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 …

Those who missed out on tickets to the much awaited reunion concert of 2NE1 in Singapore will have a treat. Following great demand, concert promoter Live Nation Singapore revealed on Monday, October 14, an extra concert date for the “Welcome Back” tour. Originally set for December 21, the quartet—which consists of Bom, Dara, CL, and Minzy—will now play on December …

Apple keeps pushing the envelope and investigating wearable technologies and augmented reality (AR) while the IT industry excitedly awaits the next generation of innovations. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is developing vision-based products like AirPods with outward-facing cameras and smart glasses. These goods highlight Apple’s commitment to redefining the user experience by means of technology advances even in …

Fresh claims that Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, once a close friend of President Rodrigo Duterte, might have participated in a “cash-for-kills” reward system have revived the long-running controversy over the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) connected to the war on drugs. Go has angrily denied any participation in the operational elements of the brutal anti-narcotics campaign as the debate gets more …

Aiming at promoting travel to less-known sites all throughout the country, Japan Airlines has launched a new initiative offering free domestic flights to international guests visiting Japan. While this initiative seeks to encourage travel outside of Japan’s well-known towns, travel experts are warning of possible exacerbation of overtourism, especially in major locations like Tokyo and Kyoto. Starting in September, the …

Managing a startling $1.7 trillion in assets through its Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) as of October 2024, Abu Dhabi, the vibrant metropolis of the United Arab Emirates, has clearly established itself as the “Capital of Capital.” Abu Dhabi is positioned ahead of other world financial centers such Oslo, Beijing, and Riyadh by this enormous number, therefore confirming its importance on …