Yearly Archives: 2024
REVIEW: Rosé’s debut solo album is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy
(AP) - Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album "Rosie."...
Litterbug fined BND300
A man has been issued a BND300 compound fine by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) for littering in a bush area...
Chinese shopping app Temu suspended in Vietnam
HANOI (AFP) - Chinese shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state...
12 Vietnamese soldiers killed in accidental explosion
HANOI (AFP) - Twelve Vietnamese soldiers were killed in an accidental explosion during a military training exercise in southern Vietnam, state media said Thursday.
Authorities...
13 missing after south China railway construction site collapse
BEIJING (AFP) - Thirteen people are missing after a cave-in at a construction site for a major railway in the southern Chinese city of...
OpenAI to partner with military defense tech company
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for...
Amnesty condemns Israel’s genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE (AFP) - Amnesty International on Thursday said Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the war last...
South Korea president clings to power after martial law U-turn
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition...
Realistic Harry Potter sword replicas recalled in Japan
TOKYO (AFP) - Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the...
Kebaya recognised as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO
BANGKOK (ANN/THE NATION) – The kebaya, a traditional women’s garment celebrated for its intricate design and cultural significance, is set to be recognised as...