Malaysian defense chief Mohamed Khaled Nordin told Bloomberg that the country will not rush to increase its defence budget despite US pressure for partners to become more self-reliant. Khaled spoke with Haslinda Amin in an exclusive interview at Asia’s premier defense summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue. (Source: Bloomberg)
A Chinese dissident who orchestrated an anti-government protest in China after fleeing to the UK has claimed that a “pro-regime” interpreter used by a British police force berated him when he sought help. Hong Qi, who made headlines last year after using a mobile phone while in the UK to remotely project anti-regime slogans on…
Linfield captain Chris Shields said “with a bit of luck” he will be fit to return to the Blues’ squad for the upcoming Uefa Conference League qualifiers after missing the majority of last season through injury. Shields has been sidelined since September due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury which required surgery. The Blues…
Having already grossed more than $10 million in previews, “Backrooms,” the latest feature from A24 and the debut directorial effort of 20-year-old Kane Parson, is already posed to be a box office hit. Out in theaters nationwide now, the horror film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Avan Jogia, Lukita Maxwell and…
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.
Quantum computers today are notoriously difficult and expensive to operate. Most require temperatures near absolute zero, about -459 degrees Fahrenheit, to maintain the fragile quantum states needed for computation and communication. Now, researchers at Stanford University have developed a nanoscale optical device that functions at room temperature while linking the quantum properties of light and…
30 May 2026 Steve Guttenberg and Emily Guttenberg have agreed the terms of their divorce. Steve Guttenberg and Emily Guttenberg agree divorce terms One year after the 67-year-old actor – who is best known for playing Carey Mahoney in the ‘Police Academy’ film franchise – filed for divorce in the Superior Court of California, County…
Vashu Bhagnani has been in the news over the past few weeks after initiating legal proceedings against the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai over the alleged unauthorised use of the songs Chunari Chunari and Ishq Sona Hai from Biwi No. 1. The producer has claimed that the iconic tracks have been used…
“I think he is just going to continue to dominate. I do,” says Theo Walcott. He is talking about Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal team. It is just days since the Gunners ended their wait for a trophy. Now, there is a sense that they are on the cusp of something greater. Beat holders Paris…
An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19. But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn. The…
