Indonesia moves to professionalise padel as sport’s rapid rise fuels demand for licensed coaches, referees
Padel in Indonesia has enjoyed a strong start but the real test is turning today’s excitement into lasting impact, said observers.
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Fewer storms, more heatwaves expected in Vietnam for 2026
Cold fronts in the early months of 2026 are expected to be weaker.
Thailand's pilot PM Anutin on course to keep top job
Analysts expect him to emerge from post-election negotiations at the head of a new coalition.
33 TB cases found in Kota Tinggi outbreak: Johor health department
Malaysia's Health Ministry officials are working to limit the spread of the disease, said the health minister.
Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror
SYDNEY, Feb 5 - Australian authorities said on Thursday they were treating as a terrorism incident an attempt to bomb a rally protesting against the country's national day on January 26, the first such charge in the state of Western Australia.
South Korea trade envoy says making 'good faith' efforts to meet terms of US deal
US President Donald Trump threatened last week to hike tariffs on imports from South Korea, blaming a delay in enacting a trade deal in which the Asian ally promised to invest US$350 billion in the United States.
Australian police charge man after finding 23,000 child abuse images
Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.
Cracker Barrel responds to reports that employees may only dine at its restaurants during work travel: ‘Not new’
Cracker Barrel told FOX Business that it requires employees to eat exclusively at its restaurants while traveling for work.
Trump Says He’s Ordered ‘All Federal Law Enforcement’ to Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother: ‘The Prayers of Our Nation Are With Her’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced to TruthSocial that he’s directed all federal law enforcement to help search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy, who went missing in a suspected kidnapping last weekend. “I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know
Indonesia expects preferential US market access under new tariff deal, says presidential trade envoy
Indonesia’s Presidential Special Envoy for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation Mari Pangestu told CNA the deal reflects a more balanced approach to trade and investment ties.
Chrysler recalls over 450K vehicles citing brake light failure
The recall affects 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tow-trailer modules.
Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on Malaysian highway
The accident involved an express bus, a 10-tonne bonded lorry and a trailer lorry.
Savannah Guthrie Tells Mother’s Suspected Kidnapper She’s ‘Ready to Talk’
In a video posted to social media, the Today show host and her siblings pleaded for their mother's safe return
As Coupang data leak probe in South Korea drags on, delivery workers, sellers bear the cost
Declining user activity and order volumes have rippled through Coupang’s logistics ecosystem.
The total conversion mod remaking the lost Fallout 3 in Fallout: New Vegas got its first trailer and a new name
Van Buren will never die.
China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade
Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.
Rockhopper Penguins’ Athleticism Makes Them the Daredevils of the Animal World. Will a Warming Climate Slow Them Down?
"A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the new challenges they face."
Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi's doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.
Trump directing federal law enforcement to help search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother
President Trump on Wednesday said he is directing federal agents to assist in the search for "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie. "I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and
AI foundation model aims to make stem cell therapies more predictable
One of the most enduring goals in regenerative medicine is deceptively simple: replace a person's damaged or dying cells with healthy new ones grown in the laboratory.
Indonesia’s F-15 fighter jet deal falls through after years of talks
The deal is Indonesia’s attempt to modernise its air force’s ageing fleet.
Canada must maintain working-level trade ties with China, says ex-trade minister
United States President Donald Trump recently warned of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian imports if Ottawa deepens trade engagement with Beijing.
The CIA has deleted the CIA World Factbook (a popular...
The CIA has deleted the CIA World Factbook (a popular almanac about the countries of the world) from the web. Fuck this. All these assholes do is pillage & destroy. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Just under two weeks from its release date, devil's bargain deckbuilder The Killing Stone announces it will be launching into early access instead
It takes longer than you think to thoroughly shuffle a deck.
Watch: CNA Summit 2026 in Indonesia on smart growth in a new era
Today’s leaders face shifting geopolitics, faster AI adoption and rising expectations for inclusive growth. Tune into the CNA Summit 2026 as senior decision-makers discuss how to turn capital into delivery confidence, scale innovation across diverse markets, and build resilient
Trump Says He ‘Won’t Be Involved’ in Justice Department Review of Warner Bros. Discovery Sale
President Donald Trump says he will not be personally involved in the Justice Department’s pending antitrust review of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Trump told NBC News anchor Tom Llamas that he made the decision to leave the process to the Justice
Malaysian cross-border workers welcome insurance scheme covering commute to Singapore
Some workers spoke of witnessing accidents on the Causeway or checkpoint building during commutes.
Chris Brown Sued by Songwriter Claiming Star Stiffed Him Out of ‘Sensational’ and ‘Monalisa’ Royalties
Steve Chokpelle alleges he was cut out of millions earned by the two hit songs
F-35s caught in trade crossfire between US and Canada
Canada is reevaluating its planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets over the escalating trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa in what has become a flash point in bilateral relations between the two allies. Canada has committed to buying at least 16 F-35A Lightning II,
Dozens hospitalised after nitric acid leak in Indonesia, raising safety concerns
Direct inhalation of nitric acid can cause burns on the skin, eye irritation and respiratory infections.
Relations with US ‘rock solid’, Taiwan President says after Trump-Xi call
In December, the Trump administration announced a record US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Relations with US 'rock solid,' Taiwan president says after Trump-Xi call
TAIPEI, Feb 5 - Relations between Taiwan and the U.S. are \"rock-solid\" and cooperation programmes will continue and not change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday after Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the democratically governed island with President Donald
'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother
"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South...
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina . 876 measles cases in the state so far, and some children have developed encephalitis. “Among children who get measles encephalitis, 10 to 15 percent die.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of Calla Lily: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “Red, White and Clue,” which aired Feb. 4 on Fox. For Teddi Mellencamp, appearing on “The Masked Singer” “got me out of a pretty dark place, and I am forever grateful.” Mellencamp ended her run as
‘Chicago P.D.’ Stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos Set to Return for Crossover
Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos will return to “Chicago P.D.” for the upcoming three-part crossover with “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med,” set to air on March 4 on NBC. Per an official description, Spiridakos’ character Hailey Upton “returns to her former stomping
Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections
The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.
Trump endorses Clay Fuller to succeed Greene
President Trump said Wednesday that he is endorsing Clay Fuller in a special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. “As District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, and Air National Guard Officer,
Savannah Guthrie Posts Video, Fights Tears While Telling Mom’s Kidnappers: ‘We Need to Know Without a Doubt That She Is Alive and That You Have Her’
Savannah Guthrie posted an emotional video to her Instagram on Wednesday evening in which she and her two siblings, Annie and Camron, addressed the kidnapper of her 84-year-old mother. “She’s 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is
WHOOP Announces Creative Partnership With Designer Samuel Ross for Multi-Year ‘Project Terrain’ Collaboration
Human performance company WHOOP was a hot topic at this year’s Australian Open after umpires asked star tennis players Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner to remove their WHOOP bands, stating that they are not currently approved for use in the four Grand Slam
US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn't given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey
A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies eroded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters
Valve Says Its New Console Plays The ‘Majority’ Of Steam Games At 4K 60FPS With FSR
It sounds too good to be true The post Valve Says Its New Console Plays The ‘Majority’ Of Steam Games At 4K 60FPS With FSR appeared first on Kotaku .
If They Gave Grammys for Live Shows, the AmericanaFest Salute to Neil Young at the Troubadour Would Be a Contender: Concert Review
The evening before Music’s Biggest Night, there is always Music’s Smallest but Mightiest Night. That could serve as one way to describe the Americana Music Association’s annual Grammy Eve concert at the famed Troubadour club in West Hollywood, which is a very different kind of
Steam Machine will play the majority of Steam titles 'at 4K 60 fps with FSR', but some will require more upscaling than others, Valve says
'We are approaching this from multiple angles'.
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Trump says 'it bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton'
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that he is bothered by the investigation into former President Clinton as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s probe into files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It bothers me that