TotalEnergies ends EV charging operation in S’pore, to transfer charging points to other operators

SINGAPORE – TotalEnergies Charging Services Singapore is shutting down its electric vehicle (EV) charging operation here, with all its charging points set to be transferred to other operators by Dec 31. From... Read more »

Student Alleges ‘Harassment’ By Amity University, Sparks SC Audit For All Private And Deemed Universities In India | India News

The Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive directive ordering a nationwide audit of all private, non-government, and deemed universities. The mandate required the Central Government, all State Governments, Union Territories,... Read more »

What’s Happening in Tokyo this December?

Where did the year go? December is already here, and Tokyo’s streets glow with beautiful illuminations at night. Check out our Tokyo Winter Illumination Guide for the best spots to see these... Read more »

Man accused of molesting daughter fails in bid to have ex-wife jailed for denying him child access

SINGAPORE: A man who was accused by his daughter of “sexual touch” turned to a family court claiming that his ex-wife had disobeyed court orders allowing him access and joint custody of... Read more »

Hong Kong Canadians reeling after deadly highrise inferno

VANCOUVER — Canadians with roots in Hong Kong have been watching in horror at news of the fire that tore through seven highrise towers in the Chinese special administrative region, leaving dozens... Read more »

Threat to Indian lungs and jet engines

Ethiopia’s ancient volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash clouds across thousands of miles to India. While floating safely high above, it disrupted flights and reminded us how connected our world truly is. Imagine... Read more »

Japan’s Brilliantly Weird New Meme

If you’ve recently seen a man sprinting sideways across your timeline like a particularly motivated crab, don’t worry, your algorithm isn’t broken. It’s just Ooba Katsunori, also known as Ooba Kamon, the... Read more »

John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31 | John Kerry

Australia’s government, which will preside over the next UN climate summit, should gather the world’s 25 biggest greenhouse gas emitting countries and push them to draw up a roadmap to end the... Read more »

Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in three decades has spotlighted its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work in a tradition dating back centuries to mainland... Read more »

A Routine Transit, An 18-Hour Lock-In: What Pushed Chinese Ambassador In Delhi Into Damage Control | India News

New Delhi: After India protested the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh–born woman at Shanghai Airport, China’s ambassador in Delhi, Xu Feihong, stepped in on November 25 to ease tensions. The tension erupted... Read more »