The entertainment industry was rocked when Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years for shooting US artist Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a drunken argument after a Hollywood party. The event occurred in July 2020, leading to a drawn-out court struggle that recently ended with the punishment.  In the months preceding the incident, Tory Lanez, whose …

The Philippines’ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently stressed the importance of an upcoming marine cooperation pact between the Philippines and Vietnam. It is hoped that this agreement, which aims to promote cooperation between the two countries, will play a crucial part in resolving the ongoing problems in the South China Sea and promoting stability in the area. The President …

At least 53 people have died in the devastating wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday, with authorities saying the death toll is expected to rise further. The inferno razed Lahaina, the resort town, to the ground – the worst natural disaster in the island state’s history. The wildfire started on Tuesday, spread fast from the bush outside …

In light of China’s expanding influence in the region, concerns have been raised over US President Joe Biden’s projected absence from the following meetings with Southeast Asian leaders in Jakarta. Although Biden has stated intentions to visit Vietnam and is planning to attend the G20 summit in India, it is becoming less probable that he will be present at the …

In a race with India to the moon’s south pole, Russia is set to launch its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years on August 11. The launch will happen four weeks after Indian space agency ISRO sent up its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander, due to touchdown at the pole on August 23. The Luna-25 spacecraft would take five days to …

The ongoing India-China border conflict has garnered significant attention from geographical experts and military strategists around the world. As tension persist, it is crucial to dissect the situation and explore the potential lessons that other nations, including Japan, can draw from this conflict to enhance regional security.  The India-China border conflict centers around disputed territories in the Himalayan region, particularly …

Jennie, a famous South Korean singer and rapper, is in the spotlight over her first solo comeback. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), an American not-for-profit performance-rights organization, has licensed Blackpink’s Jennie’s unreleased song “You and Me”, previously performed during BLACKPINK‘s ongoing world tour of ‘Born Pink’. After the licensing of Jennie’s “You and Me” with the ASCAP, …

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has signed an executive order to restrict U.S.-based investments in People’s Republic of China. The move will prohibit high-tech U.S.-based investments in some sensitive technologies in China. The restriction is reportedly imposed on computer chips, quantum information technologies, micro electronics, and artificial intelligence.  On Wednesday, Biden signed the order. He directed the …

As Malaysia heads into local state polls, P.Ramasamy has stepped down from Democratic Action Party (DAP) to function in a larger political environment without the constraints of being a member of a political party or organization.  The former Penang deputy chief minister said he had no choice but resign. Ramasamy wants to take a firm decision to chart his political …

Every weekend, a modest woman paints the walls of Blocks 89, 90, and 91 in the centre of Tanglin Halt while putting up with the heat and humidity. Meet Belinda Low, a 65-year-old muralist on a quest to create colourful tribute paintings to Singapore’s past to preserve the treasured memories of her community. Just 12 years ago, when Belinda was …