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GOLF ROUNDUP: Schauffele wins in Japan, Penge earns Masters spot at Spanish Open
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Golf Author of the article: Published Oct 12, 2025 • 4 minute read Xander Schauffele, of the U.S., poses for a photo with his parents, Chen Ping-Yi, left, and Stefan Schauffele, as he won the Baycurrent Classic golf...
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under U.S. ownership
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Technology Author of the article: Associated Press Associated Press Published Sep 25, 2025 • Last updated Sep 25, 2025 • 5 minute read U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order on...
Book Review: Nikhil Kulkarni’s My Summer of Cricket
Reading Time: 3 minutes Last summer’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy had no shortage of stories – from record crowds and the rise of a new generation to fiery punditry that kept the season electric. As another summer of cricket begins and tragics around...
I Can't Stop Talking About The Best Korean Beauty Products at Ulta—And My Skin Is Grateful
I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Korean beauty products are a game-changer. Over the last year or so, I've incorporated more K-beauty brands into my skincare routine, and my skin has transformed for the better. I'm talking about the kind...
U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in Pacific Ocean
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Konstantin Toropin Published Oct 22, 2025 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 4 minute read This screen grab from a video posted by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on his X...
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row
ndonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP. "The practical arrangement will be signed today....
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row: govt source
Indonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother, languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP. "The practical arrangement will be signed today....
Economic Pragmatism Softens Views on China
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Published Oct 15, 2025 • Last updated 1 week ago • 3 minute read China’s President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. File photo Winnipeg Sun Photo by File photo Winnipeg Sun Article content...
Japan's new PM dubbed 'female Trump' said 'Hitler offers very important lessons'
Takaichi wears blue in honour of Margaret Thatcher(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) A hard-line conservative dubbed "the female Donald Trump" who once endorsed "Hitler's Election Strategy" has been named Japan's first female prime minister. Sanae...
China Against China
Thirteen years after Xi Jinping ascended to the top of China’s leadership hierarchy, observers in Washington remain deeply confused about how to assess his rule. To some, Xi is the second coming of Mao, having accumulated near-total power and bent...
Two held in Delhi for running fake safari booking racket across India
Ahmedabad: Two Delhi residents were arrested for allegedly running a pan-India fake safari booking racket by exploiting official websites of major national parks, including Gir National Park in Gujarat, to sell permits at inflated rates, police...
Rajnath Singh: Pakistan hasn’t forgotten pain
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday cited the success of Operation Sindoor and said that "Pakistan has not forgotten that pain" and said wars have assumed a hybrid and asymmetric form. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence...
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford from death row
The government source listed Sandiford as 68 years old, though public information showed her to be 69. The British Embassy in Jakarta directed all queries to the Indonesian Government. A press conference for the “release of two British nationals”...
Myanmar military raids major cybercrime centre, detains over 2,000 people
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Grant Peck Published Oct 20, 2025 • 2 minute read In this image provided by the Myanmar military on Oct. 19, 2025, soldiers stand next to Starlink machines as they seize KK...
Japan’s parliament set to elect Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Mari Yamaguchi Published Oct 20, 2025 • 2 minute read Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends a press...
Top 10 Book Series for Young Dreamers for 2025
From time-travelling penguins to planet-saving girls, these reads will light you up. 1. Lola and Larch by Sinéad O’Hart Sinéad O’Hart’s Lola and Larch series is a delightful Irish-import fantasy for early readers. The books follow Lola, a curious...
HP and Syntax open Digital Innovation Center in China
HP has partnered with its Chinese distributor Syntax to officially open a new Digital Innovation Center at Weikang Technology Innovation Park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, China. Spanning 1,500 sqm, the center is equipped with HP Indigo 6K, Indigo...
Gold prices tumble 6%, silver cracks over 4% as US-China trade deal hopes spark profit booking. What should investors do?
Gold and silver futures opened in the red on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday, October 22 as easing US-China trade tensions presented a compelling opportunity for investors to book profit. The December futures contract for gold...
Arthur Hayes Predicts $1M Bitcoin as Japan PM Launches Stimulus Plan
TLDR Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced an economic stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation on households. The stimulus includes subsidies for electricity and gas bills, as well as regional grants to...
One for the Books: Amateur female sleuthes make for fun reading as part of NPL’s book challenge
Step into the world of femme fatales and sharp-witted sleuths with this Amazing Book Challenge category: Dame Detectives. From amateur detectives to real-life spies, these stories follow fierce female detectives as they navigate the world of crime...