How China’s wine culture and museums are keeping Royal Selangor’s pewter relevant in a changing market
China’s growing wine culture has driven demand for pewter wine accessories, leading to a…
Independent probe reveals sexual assault by J-pop star Masahiro Nakai, criticises Fuji TV for mishandling case
TOKYO, March 31 — An independent panel investigating allegations against an J-pop megastar-turned-TV host…
‘Ephemeral beauty’ of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms draws crowds in full bloom
TOKYO, March 31 — Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo’s cherry trees on…
First human spaceflight over polar regions: SpaceX’s Fram2 mission takes off with private astronauts on board
CAPE CANEVERAL, March 31 — SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight…
Storied but sickly, historic White House tree, Jackson Magnolia, to come down after years of decline, wood to be preserved for legacy
WASHINGTON, March 31 — An enormous tree known as the Jackson Magnolia which has…
Marine Le Pen banned from running for office over fake jobs scheme, jeopardising 2027 presidential bid
PARIS, March 31 — A French court on Monday sentenced far-right leader Marine Le…
New travel rule: Europeans to require ETA for UK entry starting April 2
LONDON, March 31 — In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading…
Minority inclusion and power concentration: What we know about Syria’s new government
BEIRUT, March 31 — Syria’s new government, dominated by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s inner…
Questions raised over building standards as Thailand investigates Bangkok tower collapse after Myanmar quake
BANGKOK, March 31 — Authorities in Thailand are investigating possible factors that led to…
France slaps Apple with €150m fine over app tracking transparency
PARIS, March 31 — French antitrust authorities handed Apple a 150-million-euro (RM720 million) fine…
Khamenei warns of strong retaliation following Trump’s threat of bombing Iran
TEHRAN, March 31 — Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Monday of a…
Netanyahu appoints new security chief, ignoring court’s freeze on dismissal
JERUSALEM, March 31 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked former navy commander Eli…