The cuisine of Jakarta is experiencing a luxurious transformation. Just as the city catches its breath from the viral cookie craze that saw long queues for gooey, soft-baked treats, a new heavyweight has entered the ring: Dubai Croissants. The combination of this newest obsession is the buttery, flaky pastry with the rich and textured filling of the Middle Eastern bar …

Malaysia has officially restored access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, effective January 23, 2026. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) eased the suspension when X (formerly, Twitter) had managed to prove that critical safeguards were implemented. The regulatory body had initially imposed the Malaysia Grok ban earlier this month following widespread outrage over the tool’s misuse. Users had …

Indonesia’s ancient rock art sites, housing the world’s oldest known hand stencils dated to 67,800 years at Liang Metanduno cave on Muna Island, face severe environmental damage from climate change, tourism, and salt crystallization. A January 22, 2026 Nature study via uranium-thorium dating confirmed the Sulawesi artwork’s unprecedented age, while Culture Minister Fadli Zon announced national protection status amid accelerating …

Recent spills concerning the Samsung Galaxy S26 family indicate that the release will be faster than anticipated towards the end of January 2026, with an initial sale date reaching February- replacing previous February 25 speculations. Tipsters like Ice Universe reveal a Galaxy Unpacked event unveiling the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, skipping the underperforming Edge model for a revived …

Philippines tourism leaders, including Department of Tourism DOT Secretary Christina Frasco and industry stakeholders, intensified calls on January 21, 2026, to remove the ₱1,620-₱2,700 travel tax on outbound Filipino travelers to enhance global competitiveness. In a Manila forum, Frasco put it on the legislators, but emphasized infrastructure backwardnesss, 69th of 117 countries, and other financing sources necessary to meet road …

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla confirmed on January 22, 2026, his intent to submit a “strong and competitive” bid for a stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2025 champions owned by Diageo via United Spirits. In a X-post, the pharma magnate already investing in Dharma Productions indicated that it was something serious when it was …

A massive viral home decor trend has taken over social media this winter, as savvy shoppers rush to find affordable alternatives to high-end bedding. The focal point of this craze is the search for luxury faux-fur blanket dupes that mimic the softness and weight of expensive designer throws, such as those from Anthropologie, but at a fraction of the price. …

SpaceX has officially discontinued its popular Starlink Roam plan, specifically the “Roam 10GB” tier that cost just $10 per month. This entry-level option was a favorite among users seeking affordable satellite internet backup or connectivity for short trips. Customers of the international markets, such as US, Canada, and Australia, have also been informed via mails that their 10 dollar plan …

Blackpink’s Lisa, as Amazing Thailand Ambassador, has sparked a massive tourism surge at Udon Thani’s Red Lotus Sea through stunning promotional images released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on January 19, 2026. Feel All the Feelings campaign uses Lisa surrounded by blooming lotus on Nong Han Lake which attracts the attention of her 100+ million followers on Instagram. …

Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie from the hit series Heated Rivalry have been selected as official torchbearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. In the popular ice hockey romance drama, the announcement, which was announced by HBO Max on January 22, 2026, mentions their roles as ice hockey rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. This award is quite …