One of Europe’s most iconic transport landmarks, the Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening. But challenges remain despite its huge impact on business in the region. Oskar Damkjaer, 28, is standing on a platform inside the red-brick 19th century train station in Malmö. He lives in the…
Police in Singapore can now seize control of a person’s bank account and block money transfers if they suspect the person is being scammed, under a new law that kicked in on Tuesday. The move is aimed at addressing a common issue faced by the police where victims often refuse to believe they are being…
Millions of fans are bidding farewell to Squid Game, the Emmy award-winning TV series that has topped Netflix’s charts and become a symbol of South Korea’s ascendance in Hollywood. The fictional show follows cash-strapped players as they battle it out in a series of traditional Korean children’s games – with a gory twist, as losers…
About 1,200 children are being urged to undergo testing for infectious diseases after a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with a string of offences including child rape. Joshua Dale Brown was arrested in May and faces 70 charges, with police alleging he abused eight children – including a five-month-old – between April 2022 and January…
More than 130 charities and other NGOs are calling for the controversial Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to be shut down. Over 500 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since the GHF started operating in late May, following Israel’s three-month blockade of Gaza, the organisations said. Almost 4,000 have been injured. The…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has come under mounting pressure to resign over her leaked phone conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. The clip, in which Paetongtarn called him “uncle” and criticised a Thai military commander, sparked public anger and a petition for her dismissal, which the court is now considering. That would…
The US Senate is holding a marathon vote on a sprawling budget that is critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda, but the spending plan hangs in the balance after weeks of fraught negotiations. Republicans – who control both chambers of Congress – are split over how much to cut welfare programmes in order to extend…
Pakistan sit at top in Pool B group with eight points JEONJU: Pakistan defeated Japan with a 79-39 score in the fourth match to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 held at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South Korea on Monday. From the very beginning, Pakistan…
Shefali Jariwala passed away between the June 27 and 28 intervening nights Shefali Jariwala shockingly passed away at the young age of 42. The actress, who was most renowned as the Kaanta Laga girl for her performance in the iconic song as well as for participating in Bigg Boss season 13. The All Indian Cine Workers Association wrote down…
Former all-rounder will serve in this role until conclusion of his current contract in April 2026 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that it has appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan Men’s team. Mahmood will serve in this role until the conclusion of his current…
