In the event finals at the Paris Olympics, gymnastics sensation Simone Biles had an unexpected fall on the balance beam, therefore missing the opportunity to add still another gold to her already outstanding collection. Renowned for her extraordinary talent and accuracy, Biles’s fall startled her and the audience since it underlined the immense physical strain and pressure professional athletes—even at …

Carlos Yulo has made history for the Philippines with two gold medals from one Olympic Games—a feat never before achieved by a Filipino athlete. After his earlier floor exercise performance, his incredible triumph in the vault final has started a national pride and joy tsunami. The small gymnast’s achievement has catapulted him into the national scene and made him a …

Originally a relatively small-scale protest among Bangladeshi students over government hiring policies, what started out as an apparently local political conflict quickly grew out of control. Driven by deep-seated annoyance with perceived unfairness in the employment market, the first demonstrations swiftly grew into a larger movement questioning Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authority. Unrest’s Timeline Tragic death of life resulting from …

According to state media on Monday, North Korea has deliberately placed 250 ballistic missile launchers along its southern border, a move leader Kim Jong Un has hailed as brandishing a “powerful treasured sword” to preserve the nation’s sovereignty. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the olive green launchers were conspicuously on show on Sunday’s formal “transferring” ceremony in …

Google’s latest choice to remove an Olympics-themed artificial intelligence advertisement in response to public outcry reminds us sharply of the fine line separating public opinion from business strategy. The advertisement showed a young child writing a fan letter to Olympic athlete Sydney McLaughlin using Google’s Gemini AI, which set off a flood of criticism. The perceived devaluing of human creativity …

Hosting the Summer Olympics for 2036 is the big ambition set by Indonesian nominee Prabowo Subianto for his nation. This audacious scheme highlights Indonesia’s ambition to take front stage for major events worldwide. Prabowo was in France last week for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris along with Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir, a well-known champion …

Friday saw Singapore carry its second execution of the year, hanging a 45-year-old Singaporean man at Changi jail. The man had been found guilty of trafficking 36.93 grams (1.3 ounces), more than twice the 15 grams that warrants for the death sentence in Singapore. Emphasizing the strict anti-narcotics laws the city-state follows, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirmed the execution. …

Livia Voigt, who is just 19 years old, has drawn attention from around the globe as the younger billionaire. The considerable wealth of this Brazilian student comes from her family’s major ownership in WEG, a leading manufacturer of electrical motors in Latin America.  Voigt’s climb to billionaire status exposes the growing trend of young billionaires who inherit their riches rather …

For decades, Japan’s automobile sector was a worldwide model for dependability, excellence, and creativity. But the quick emergence of electric cars (EVs) has caused a seismic change in this previously cohesive industry. The sector is currently split into two different groups, each supporting a different approach for forward development. Lead by Toyota, one group is using a hybrid strategy combining …

Valuing more than $5 billion, Leading mobile wallet in the Philippines and main player under Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt) GCash has reached a significant mark. Mostly responsible for this incredible rise in big investments are two primary business heavyweights, Ayala Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). The fast rise in GCash value highlights its central importance in the …