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Singapore Seizes Record 35.7 kg of Smuggled Rhino Horns from South Africa
Singapore Intercepts Record Shipment of Smuggled Rhino Horns from South Africa SINGAPORE, November 18, 2025 – Singapore authorities have seized a record 35.7 kilograms of smuggled rhinoceros horns, valued at approximately S$1,130,000 ($867,430), en route to Laos, marking the largest wildlife confiscation in the city-state to date. The National Parks Board (NParks) confirmed the seizure…
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Philippines’ President Marcos Denies Sister’s Drug Allegations Amid Political Tensions
Philippine President Marcos Denies Drug Allegations by Estranged Sister Imee MANILA, November 18, 2025 – Philippine President Bongbong Marcos has firmly rejected claims by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that he has used illicit drugs, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated. During an anti-corruption rally on Monday, Imee Marcos alleged—without presenting evidence—that her…
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India Set for Record Wheat Planting as Soil Moisture, Prices Drive Farmer Interest
India Prepares for Record Wheat Planting Amid Favorable Weather and Rising Prices MUMBAI, November 18, 2025 – India’s wheat farmers are preparing to plant a record-high acreage this season, with sowing expected to rise by about 5%, supported by improved soil moisture from October’s heavy rains and rising wheat prices. Analysts say the expansion could…
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Industry Calls for Pragmatic EU Chips Act 2.0 to Boost Semiconductor Competitiveness
Industry Advocates Pragmatic EU Chips Act 2.0 to Close Semiconductor Gap with US and China AMSTERDAM, November 18, 2025 – SEMI Europe, the trade group representing hundreds of European semiconductor firms, has called on the European Union to implement pragmatic reforms under a revised Chips Act 2.0, aiming to boost Europe’s competitiveness in semiconductor manufacturing…
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North Korea Warns US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Deal Could Trigger “Nuclear Domino” Effect
North Korea Criticizes US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Agreement, Warns of Regional “Nuclear Domino” SEOUL, November 18, 2025 – North Korea has warned that South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval could trigger a “nuclear domino” effect in the region, escalating tensions and potentially sparking an arms race across East Asia. The comments…
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PDD Holdings Reports 9% Quarterly Revenue Growth Driven by Temu and Pinduoduo
PDD Holdings Sees 9% Quarterly Revenue Increase on Temu and Pinduoduo Sales November 18, 2025 – China’s PDD Holdings (PDD.O), the parent company of the Temu and Pinduoduo e-commerce platforms, reported a 9% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue, reflecting growing consumer demand driven by aggressive pricing strategies and promotional campaigns. For the third quarter ended…
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Tuvalu Prime Minister Affirms “Special Relationship” with Taiwan Amid Pacific Geopolitical Tensions
Tuvalu Treasures “Special Relationship” with Taiwan Amid Growing Pacific Geopolitical Competition TAIPEI, November 18, 2025 – The Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Feleti Teo, emphasized his nation’s enduring and “special relationship” with Taiwan during a visit to Taipei, highlighting decades of diplomatic cooperation as tensions rise in the Pacific region between China and the United States.…
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Bimbo Ademoye’s Father Set for Acting Debut
Nigerian actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye is celebrating a special milestone as her father prepares to make his acting debut in one of her films. Sharing a heartwarming video on Instagram, Bimbo danced and sang alongside her dad, who served as her backup dancer. She humorously revealed that she had promised him N30 billion to…
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NGO Commends Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA Chairman Agbaje for Remarkable Development Strides
The City-Builder’s Development and Empowerment Initiative (CBDEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has lauded the Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lukman Agbaje, for his notable achievements in local development since the start of his administration. CBDEI President, Daniel Okoro, gave the commendation during an assessment of the council’s progress ahead of Agbaje’s 60th birthday.…
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Alibaba Launches Major Qwen AI Chatbot Upgrade, Expanding Consumer AI Reach
Alibaba Launches Advanced Qwen AI Chatbot, Targeting Consumer Market BEIJING, November 18, 2025 – Alibaba Group (9988.HK) has announced a major upgrade to its Qwen AI chatbot, signaling a strong push into the consumer artificial intelligence (AI) market, where the company has historically lagged behind competitors. The upgraded Qwen app, powered by the latest iteration…
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