How Trump’s self-image as a strong leader and US as a strong power may play out for Taiwan
Daniel Russel is vice-president of International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI). A veteran diplomat, he…
H1-B visa debate in the US reveals a policy dilemma for Trump
Last month, a digital battle erupted on X (formerly Twitter), splitting US president-elect Donald Trump supporters into two camps over…
HMPV in China: Is human metapneumovirus similar to Covid-19? What you need to know
Five years after the outbreak of deadly Covid-19 pandemic that caused over seven million deaths globally, China is reportedly seeing…
JD Vance undergoes surgery; what is the problem with the Vice President-elect? Is he fit to take office, all details here
Synopsis JD Vance, the Vice President-elect of the United States, recently underwent a minor sinus surgery just weeks before his…
Brother’s heartache as search continues for man attacked by great white shark off South Australia coast
The brother of a man who is missing after he was attacked by a shark has shared his family’s immense…
Tennis star Olivia Nicholls slams Aussie airline for ‘destroying’ racquets ahead of Hobart International
British tennis star Olivia Nicholls has slammed Jetstar for destroying her tennis racquets ahead of next week’s Hobart International. Nicholls,…
Missing boy, 8, found alive after five days in lion-infested Zimbabwe game park
A missing young boy was found alive after spending five days alone in a game park in northern Zimbabwe filled…
Major search continues for missing fisherman Tony Andeliero after boat found drifting off Illawarra coast
A major search is continuing for missing fisherman Tony Andeliero after his boat was found empty drifting in waters off…
Nick Kyrgios spams ‘cooked’ Cruz Hewitt post with multiple comments about Jannik Sinner
Australian superstar Nick Kyrgios has jumped on a social media post by Cruz Hewitt to launch another attack on world…
After missing flight, doctor fights Uber India and wins Rs 54,000 as damages, taxi aggregator found guilty of poor service
Why do we book online app-based taxis? Most do it to conveniently travel from point A to B. However, this…
Erling Haaland Doubles Up In Manchester City Stroll As Spurs Fume
Manchester City outplayed West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League.© AFP Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West…
2nd Test: Pakistan In Trouble After Ryan Rickelton Leads South African Run Feast
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton (L) celebrates after scoring 250 runs on Day 2 second Test vs Pakistan.© AFP Pakistan were…
“Scott Boland Would Have Been Playing Every Single Test If Born In Any Era Before”: Justin Langer
File photo of Scott Boland.© AFP Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer lauded pacer Scott Boland for his…
La Liga: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior Faces Possible Suspension For 12 Matches For Misconduct
File photo of Vinicius Jr.© AFP Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for…
Pushpa 2 box office collection day 31: Allu Arjun film earns Rs 800 cr in Hindi, overall business is…
Pushpa 2 in its fifth week continues to earn more than new releases and entered Rs 800 crore club in…
HMPV virus global alert: 10 things to know about deadly virus
While the rise in HMPV cases is concerning, authorities have not raised alarms of a new pandemic. Recent reports from…
Meet Larissa Bonesi: Rumoured girlfriend of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, has worked with Akshay, Saif, John in…
Aryan Khan is frequently spotted with a Brazilian beauty. But who's she? Read on to know more. Aryan Khan's rumoured…
Meet first Bollywood actor to own a private jet, not Amitabh, Shah Rukh, Akshay, Salman, his net worth is…
This superstar started his journey as an action star, but later also became a master in comedy films. However, 2024…
Who was Mukesh Chandrakar, Chhattisgarh journalist whose murder has put state on the boil
In a significant breakthrough, Chhattisgarh police have arrested three individuals--Ritesh Chandrakar, Dinesh Chandrakar, and Mahendra--in connection with the murder of…
A massive Australian Open awaits, and I’m tipping a couple of first-time winners
Opinion This is an Australian Open not to be missed. Carlos Alcaraz is, incredibly, going for a career grand slam…
Silence on Israel’s massacres of journalists is dangerous to all
A December 26 press statement by the Israeli army attempted to justify a war crime. It unabashedly admitted that the…
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116
Tomiko Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture, in central Japan. Tomiko Itooka, a…
Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon’s arrest
Prosecutors ask acting president to order security forces to comply with arrest warrant for impeached leader Yoon. Thousands of South…
Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?
Taiwanese company Mizo Games has launched a new board game which allows players to take on roles from military commanders…
Israeli forces kill teenager amid intensified raids in occupied West Bank
Military installs snipers on rooftops surrounding Balata camp during fierce raid that killed Muhammad Medhat Amin Amer. The Israeli military…
Days-long funeral procession for Jimmy Carter begins in south Georgia
Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US president’s life began more than…
Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall
So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look at Ukraine, Syria or Armenia-Azerbaijan. Might Korea be next? For…
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
Donald Trump’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on high alert, as the president-elect once described himself as…
New Orleans attacker fell into extremism after marital and financial woes
Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s descent into religious extremism unfolded over years – but his deadly disdain for many of his fellow Americans’…
Bono, Anna Wintour and Jane Goodall receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
The U2 frontman Bono, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, and the British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall are to receive…
Blue Cactus has closed, but ambitious eatery to open on prime ByWard Market corner
Ottawa hospitality mogul Abbis Mamhoud plans to open Grey's Social Eatery at the prime ByWard Market corner location as early…
Gallery: Butterflies in Flight at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 39 minutes ago • 1 minute read Eight-year-old Edie Morrissette was all smiles…
Ottawa restaurateurs hope tax holiday will boost January business
Due to a new federal law, the HST has been removed from restaurant meals, among other purchases, until Feb. 15.…
Capital deep freeze is encouraging for Skateway fans
Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 1 minute read Skating fans are hoping the cold…
Language-rights activist contests English-only construction signs on Parliament Hill
The signs in question mostly addressed health, safety and security issues. Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 44 minutes…
Apple’s Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed to pay a whopping $95 million to members who filed class action suite; here’s what else it was doing
Business News › News › International › US News ›Apple's Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed…
68 lakh pensioners to gain from EPFO’s new Centralized Pension System across regional offices
Synopsis The EPFO has completed the nationwide rollout of its Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS), benefiting over 68 lakh pensioners.…
NYT Connections January 3, 2025: Answers and hints to solve New Year’s first Friday challenge
Synopsis The NYT Connections puzzle has rapidly gained popularity among word game enthusiasts, captivating players across the globe with its…
BBL season over for Cameron Bancroft as he and Daniel Sams remain in WA hospital
Cameron Bancroft’s BBL season is over after the Sydney Thunder opener suffered a fractured nose and a fractured right scapula…
Sam Kerr steps up recovery from ACL injury as she joins Chelsea at training camp
Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from her long-standing knee injury at Chelsea as she joined the English champions…
Sydney Thunder win BBL thriller after sickening collision between Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft halts play
Sydney Thunder duo Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft have been taken to hospital following a sickening clash of heads during…
Two more family members sentenced in Ohio crime of ‘boundless depravity’
Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family received lengthy prison terms on…
Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term
A judge on Friday set Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case for 10 January – little over a week…
Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened
Johnson wins House speakership on first ballot after brief Republican revolt Republican Mike Johnson has won the House speakership on…
US rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of US rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears…
Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing internal dissent
After initially facing internal dissent, the Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Johnson secured the House speakership in the first round of voting…
Sara’s removal from NSC ‘dirty politics,’ says former Palace spokesman
MANILA, Philippines — Former Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo on Saturday branded as "dirty politics" the removal of Vice President Sara…
Shear line, monsoon to continue to bring rains to parts of Luzon – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The northwest monsoon or "amihan" will affect Extreme Northern Luzon while a shear line could bring rain…
Marcos removes Sara from NSC
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the reorganization of National Security Council (NSC), removing Vice President Sara Duterte as well as…