Two ballistic missiles and a number of drones were used in a terrorist strike that was launched from Yemen one year ago to target civilian targets in the United Arab Emirates. Three innocent civilians perished in this barbaric attack while the UAE’s air defence systems, a pillar of our decades-long security alliance, blasted the missiles out of the sky. Today, …

Microsoft Corporation said on January 16 that it is expanding access to OpenAI’s wildly popular software. OpenAI is a firm that Microsoft has invested in and its futuristic ChatGPT chatbot has enthralled Silicon Valley. Microsoft said that the startup’s technology, which it had previously demonstrated for its cloud-computing clients through a program called the Azure OpenAI Service, is now generally …

On Monday, January 16, French fashion giant Dior made K-pop sensation Jimin a worldwide brand ambassador, announcing the partnership via social media with photographs of the BTS vocalist wearing Kim Jones-designed outdoor-inspired sportswear. European luxury brands are attempting to capitalize on the global appeal of K-pop singers, particularly among younger consumers. The LVMH-owned label has also built ties with K-pop …

Although lower onion prices due to imports may seem like good news to consumers, it may be a matter of life and death for certain farmers. Monday, January 16th, Merlita Gallardo highlighted the suffering of onion growers in Bayambang, Pangasinan before a Senate committee hearing. Her husband, who had helped their family operate the farm, committed himself in 2021 after …

The daughter of Thailand’s exiled former leader Thaksin Shinawatra has announced her intention to run for prime minister in this year’s election, as the opposition strives to retake power eight years after being deposed by a coup. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, whose father Thaksin and aunt Yingluck Shinawatra previously headed administrations overthrown by the military, will run under the Pheu Thai Party, …

Six people, including a 17-year-old woman and her 6-month-old child, were slain in a shooting at a residence in central California early on Monday (Jan. 16), according to sheriff’s officials. At least two suspects are being sought. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at 3:30 a.m. to reports of numerous shots fired at a house in unincorporated …

President His Majesty Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, visited the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE, today to celebrate the completion of Unit 3 and see the plant’s continuous development. The visit is in line with efforts to expand the current Special Strategic Partnership between …

In December 2022, Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell 20.6% year over year, with declines in both electronic and non-electronic goods being the main contributors. Seasonally adjusted month over month, NODX fell 3.3% in December after falling 9.2% in November. According to OCBC economist Selena Ling, the full-year NODX growth in 2022 was 3.5%, which was the smallest annual increase …

The used car they paid 13 million baht for is not only a different model than they ordered, but it also isn’t functional, according to a complaint filed by an American TikTok star and his Thai girlfriend against a Porsche Thailand showroom. Kyle Michael Anderson, 39, and his wife [name withheld], met with well-known attorney Decha Kittiwittayanan yesterday at 4:30 …

On Monday, January 16, actor-host Vhong Navarro made a comeback to Its Showtime, one month after a Taguig court approved his posting of a million-peso bond. “Ibang klase ang saya sa mga kaibigan at pamilya na naghintay sayo. Welcome return, Kuys Vhong,” the variety show’s official Twitter account wrote with images of Vhong and the other It’s Showtime hosts on …