Apple's iPhone Air cuts and China robovan rollout

Hi everyone! This is Lauly, bracing against the heavy rain and strong winds in Hsinchu, Taiwan's most important tech hub. The northeast monsoon and outer bands of Typhoon Fengshen have brought torrential rain to northern Taiwanese cities this...

US-China frictions weigh on the risk tone & US imposes Russian sanctions, rallying crude - Newsquawk European Opening News

US-China frictions weigh on the risk tone; Bessent said they are contemplating the next move if talks don't work out DXY posts modest gains, EUR pressured, while Sterling remains lower but is off the worst levels on Wednesday Fixed benchmarks...

The nine pursuits of Chinese literati illustrated in Valletta exhibition

The China Cultural Centre in Malta currently hosting the touring exhibition ‘Aesthetic Lifestyle of Jiangnan’. More than 70 works from the Zhejiang Provincial Museum illustrate the nine pursuits of the Chinese literati − music, chess, calligraphy,...

‘Why Nigeria needs more universities, after all’ Part 2

• Advantages of Japanese universities International ratings. The QS ranking placed five Japanese universities on the top 100 university list: University of Tokyo (22), Kyoto University (33), Tokyo Institute of Technology (58), Osaka University...

Singapore musician Nathan Hartono’s song to soundtrack Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ship

SINGAPORE –Singaporean singer Nathan Hartono’s first cruise holiday in mid-2025 left such an impression on him that he wrote a song about it. The 34-year-old’s maiden voyage on global cruise line Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ship, which...

RIUH X ASEAN 2025 Becomes The Region's 'Cross-cultural Hub'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) – The RIUH X ASEAN 2025 Festival has become the largest “cross-cultural hub” in the region, bringing together arts, music, food, and the regional creative community on a single high-impact platform. The Deputy...

USS John L Canley arrives in Apia for Pacific Partnership

The USS John L Canley can be seen from quite a distance berthed outside the Apia Harbour. The 239 metre long United States Navy ship arrived in Apia to support the Pacific Partnership 2025 mission. Public Affairs Officer at the US Embassy in Apia,...

Lights, Music, Action! Fill Your October Weekend With Crafty Fun, Wicked Tunes, & More

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Ready for a weekend full of surprises? Expect a mix of artsy workshops, a spooky music show, and lively markets to soothe your retail therapy...

TV & Film Picks: Indulge in chocolates with sweet Japanese-Korean drama Romantics Anonymous

Romantics Anonymous Netflix Netflix’s recent hit K-drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, starring Lee Chae-min and Yoona, demonstrates that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Romantics Anonymous is following suit, with dainty artisanal...

(Video) SEVENTEEN Mingyu Sparks Debate For Reckless Interaction With Fan During Recent Concert

There have been many viral moments at K-pop concerts, especially when idols interact with fans onstage. However, one recent incident involving SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) member Mingyu (민규) sparked heated debate about boundaries. On 21st October 2025...

Gospel music and hot dogs built my favorite St. Matthews restaurant 

After 25 years, Lonnie's Best Taste of Chicago in St. Matthews closed its doors, drawing large crowds on its final day. Owners Lonnie and Diane Edwards met while singing in a church choir in Chicago before moving to Louisville. The couple opened...

Luxury Austrian jewelry brand expands its China operation

All Freywille pieces are handcrafted in Vienna. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Austrian enamel jewelry brand Freywille celebrated the opening of its new boutique at WF Central in Beijing this week. The opening ceremony was attended by Wolf...

Xinhua Headlines: CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan

BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of...

Business News | 'Z' Partners with Baseball United to Introduce India's Next Great Sport - The League's First Season to Be Telecast Live Across Zee 5 & 'Z' Linear Channels

India PR Distribution Dubai [UAE], October 23: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited ('Z'), India's leading media and entertainment company, today announced a historic partnership with Baseball United, the first professional baseball league...

You may soon not be allowed to carry power banks on flights in India, here’s why

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reportedly considering imposing restrictions on carrying power banks on aircraft. The move comes after a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound flight while the plane was taxiing...

NYSE Announces Immediate Delisting of Kuke Music American Depositary Shares

Photo Credit: Anne Nygård On Tuesday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced the immediate delisting of the American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Kuke Music Holding Limited (KUKE). Trading of the company’s ADSs has been suspended immediately....

National Folk Festival Coming To Jackson, MS November 7-9, 2025

Penn Lions (Chinese lion dance) at the 79th National Folk Festival in Salisbury, MD (2019). Photo by Remsberg, Inc., courtesy NCTA Archives Mississippi has always been at the National Folk Festival. The National Folk Festival has never been in...

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Play (The Remixes)’ EP Flexes India’s Diverse Voices

The British artist employs Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and Santhosh Narayanan to form adaptive and boundary-blurring pop When Ed Sheeran’s lead songs to Play with “Azizam” and later on, “Sapphire” (which includes...

Composer series at Sierra Madre Playhouse spotlights Grammy-winning cellist

Mia Barcia-Colombo. | Photo courtesy of Sierra Madre Playhouse Wild Up continues its “L.A. Composer Series” with Grammy-winning cellist Mia Barcia-Colombo featured on a solo program that celebrates the contemporary music of the cello next month at...

Close Your Eyes announce comeback with 3rd mini album 'Blackout'

Rookie boy group Close Your Eyes will make their comeback soon with the release of their 3rd mini album, 'Blackout'. On October 22 KST, the boy group unveiled a dramatic teaser film for their upcoming comeback mini album. The film showed a...