Philippines

Filipino-American who shot ex-partner in front of children found guilty of murder

DALY CITY, California (US): Nearly three years after Frances Lucero was shot and killed at her parents' home here, a jury found her ex-partner guilty of all charges in the ensuing two-week murder trial.

India

India adopted Constitution because of Hindu nature: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat (pic) on Saturday (Feb 7) said that while Pakistan became a Muslim nation after partition in 1947, India remained a secular country because of Hindus.

Nation

AI strengthens journalism rather than replaces it, says Lanang MP

SIBU: Artificial intelligence should be seen as a tool to strengthen journalism rather than replace it, Lanang MP Alice Lau said, as she highlighted the evolving role of technology in the media industry.

Squash

Windy City Open ends for Eain Yow, Aira

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Ng Eain Yow's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Windy City Open ended after he lost to New Zealand's Paul Coll on Saturday (Feb 7).

Indonesia

Jakarta’s stock plunge shines light on ‘pump and dump’ schemes that victimise retail investors

JAKARTA: Influenced by social media, retail investor Qolbi bought into a soaring stock on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), only to become the victim of a classic "pump and dump" scheme.

Children

Those 'educational' videos aren't helping your child speak

If you want to help your child develop their language skills, the best way is to simply talk to them.

Internet

'Just the Browser' strips AI and other features from your browser

At a time when browsers feel more cluttered than ever, a free tool called Just the Browser, developed by US journalist and programmer Corbin Davenport, promises to strip mainstream browsers of unwanted extras by applying a bundle of settings for Chrome, Firefox and Edge on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Design

10 tips for infusing bold colour into your home

When it comes to design, bold colour is like the life of a party: often loud, confident and distinctive.

Movies

Chris Pratt is at the 'Mercy' of an AI justice system in his new movie

Thriller 'Mercy' imagines a near future where the justice system is powered by artificial intelligence and suspects are presumed guilty unless they can prove their innocence.

China

She teaches women in China to flirt. What could go wrong?

BEIJING: A woman turns her torso one way, flings her gaze the other, and says in a sultry voice: "Gan ma?" – what do you want?

World

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Washington Post publisher ‌and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week. 

North Korea

North Korea to hold party congress in February, first since 2021

SEOUL: North Korea's leadership will hold a party congress later this month, state media announced Sunday (Feb 8), in what will be the first such major gathering since 2021.

Nation

Woman told to leave RXZ motorcycling event in Kelantan over ‘revealing attire’

PETALING JAYA: A woman was told to leave after turning up in a skirt and a low-cut top at the RXZ Forever Legend motorcycling gathering in Kota Baru, Kelantan.

Japan

Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout

TOKYO: (Reuters) Japanese voters were casting ballots on Sunday (Feb 8) in an election expected to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, although record snowfall in parts of the country could keep many voters at home.

Nation

India PM Modi accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Seri Perdana Complex on Sunday (Feb 8) for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Thailand

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power

BANGKOK: (AP) Voters in Thailand went to the polls Sunday (Feb 8) in an early general election seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada glad to get on the ice and happy with high shot count

MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Canada's defence of ‌their Olympic women's ice hockey title took longer than expected to get underway, and they also ‌took a while to get the goals flowing before finishing off Switzerland on Saturday, but the ‌team are happy to have put so many shots on target.

Life Inspired

HARMONY IN COLOUR

With Nippon Paint's thoughtfully curated colour palettes, updating your interiors becomes a meaningful way to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.

Technology

How do I reduce my child's screen time?

Many parents are familiar with the phenomenon: instead of heading to the park together as agreed, children would prefer to sit in front of their computer or chat with friends on their smartphones. But is it really that bad? And are adults really role models in this context?

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Choosing the right pill for erectile dysfunction

I am a 55-year-old man who is not in the best of health.