Apple has begun work on AirTag factory in Indonesia’s Batam, minister says
The government has been pushing for direct investment from Apple to revoke a sales ban that prevents the company from selling its latest iPhone model in the country, but the…
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Films by Indian-origin filmmakers earn top nods at BAFTA Awards 2025
Out of five nominees, three titles by Indian-origin filmmakers are competing in the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer category. These include Sandhya…
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal designed to end 15-month Gaza war, official says
The accord outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed. Hostages taken by…
Military strongly reacts to Indian army chief calling Pakistan ‘epicentre of terrorism’
Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations said that “instead of trying to conjure up a non-existent terror infrastructure in Pakistan, it would be wise not to indulge in…
Seven US companies added to China’s unreliable entity list for selling arms to Taiwan
The seven companies are now prohibited from engaging in any import or export activities related to China, and are barred from making new investments in the country.
Ironic twist: Chinese app Xiaohongshu hosts more US-China interactions amid looming TikTok ban
With the clock ticking down to TikTok’s likely closure in the US within days, some of its American users have migrated to the Chinese Instagram-like social media app, whose name…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol taken into custody over martial law
Mr. Yoon, 64, became the first sitting president in South Korean history to be in custody.
Indonesia planning minimum age limit for social media users, minister says
The legislation, approved by parliament in November, orders social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts.
Singapore could end up as ‘collateral damage’ under Trump 2.0 tariffs, says foreign affairs official
While US tariffs may not be targeted at the Republic, they affect the whole economic environment, and that impacts Singapore.
Inbound visits to China surge as nation extends visa-free policies
Last year, immigration authorities saw more than 20.11 million visa-free trips to China made by foreign travelers, more than double the figure in 2023.