China-backed centres at UK universities under threat from new free speech laws | Higher education

Confucius Institutes at universities across England are under threat from new free speech rules, setting off urgent talks between ministers, vice-chancellors and regulators over the fate of the China-backed language and culture... Read more »

Singapore hotel room rates dip in Q2 as demand softens, supply grows

[SINGAPORE] Year-on-year falls in Singapore hotel rates and occupancy for the second quarter of 2025 were the result of dampened travel sentiment combined with new hotel rooms, industry watchers said on Thursday... Read more »

LoP Rahul Gandhi agrees with Donald Trump calling Indian economy ‘dead’, says glad US president ‘stated a fact’

Rahul Gandhi further questioned PM Modi over several of Trump’s statements, such as his claims of mediating a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, loss of Indian jets, and the recent announcement of... Read more »

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Unexpected stomach troubles in Japan? Whether it’s food poisoning, overeating, or a sudden case of traveler’s diarrhea, it’s always helpful to know which over-the-counter options to reach for as the best diarrhea... Read more »

Ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin calls PAP ‘juvenile’ for response to WP chief Pritam Singh’s podcast appearance

SINGAPORE: Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin called Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) “immature” and “juvenile” for its response to Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh’s appearance on his podcast earlier... Read more »

Inside Operation Sindoor: Army Veteran Explains How India’s Precision Strike Hit Jaish HQ In Pakistan’s Bahawalpur | India News

New Delhi: In the early hours of May 7, while most of South Asia slept, India sent a message that echoed beyond borders. Using a blend of surgical precision and technological superiority,... Read more »

The guidebook to Japan’s best beauticians – grape Japan

Hairstyles are one big part of your appearance when it comes to presenting yourself and making an impression on someone. So naturally, a lot of people spend time going to salons and... Read more »

Opinion | The DOGE Alum Asking if Foreign Aid Is America’s Problem

We have an entire computer system dedicated to memos at the State Department, right? And if you actually upload anything there, it’s on Reuters within an hour, so you can’t use it.... Read more »

Competition watchdog fines remittance service providers S$5.4 million for anti-competitive conduct

[SINGAPORE] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Thursday (Jul 31) issued fines totalling around S$5.4 million to two remittance service providers for anti-competitive behaviour. ZGR Global and Hanshan Money Express,... Read more »

A For Akhilesh, B For Babasaheb: Samajwadi Party Launches PDA Paathshala; Aims To… | India News

New Delhi: In a grassroots push to counter the closure of government schools across Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has launched a new educational initiative with a political twist, ‘PDA Pathshaala’. The program,... Read more »