No, the Little Boy in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set Was Not Liam Ramos
Social media users thought the five-year-old boy recently detained by ICE made a cameo at the Super Bowl
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Malaysian court orders Singaporean to do community service over thrown cigarette butt
He is the first Singaporean charged over littering in Malaysia after new law kicked in on Jan 1.
Dalai Lama’s office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein
The Dalai Lama now lives in exile in the northern Indian town of Dharamsala.
Explainer-Will Thailand's election deliver a stable government?
BANGKOK, Feb 9 - Thailand's ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory at last weekend's general elections, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Chanvirakul in the running to become the first premier voted back to office in 20 years.
Argentina regulates ‘Inocencia Fiscal’ to bring ‘mattress dollars’ into the banking system
Argentina’s government has issued the implementing rules for its Inocencia Fiscal law, formally activating a voluntary Simplified Income Tax Regime (RSG) aimed at encouraging taxpayers to bring undeclared savings —popularly known as “mattress dollars”— into the formal economy,
Venezuela frees Juan Pablo Guanipa and members of María Corina Machado’s inner circle
Opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa and several close collaborators of anti-government figure María Corina Machado were released from detention in Venezuela on Sunday, in a new round of politically sensitive releases that rights groups say must be measured not only by numbers
China overturns Canadian's death sentence after Carney visit, lawyer says
BEIJING, Feb 9 - China's top court has overturned a Canadian man's death sentence on drug charges, his lawyer said on Monday, marking a breakthrough in a case that has strained diplomatic relations between Ottawa and Beijing for years.
Is Netanyahu's trip to Washington a game of persuasion or an attempt at coordination?
Several high-level Israeli visits to the U.S. may indicate close operational and intelligence coordination between countries, but it seems the U.S. will not carry out an attack on Iran before it has exhausted diplomatic options. So how much does Israel really have a say in
Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: a tribute to Puerto Rico and a defense of America beyond the US
Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl LX halftime show into a hemispheric cultural statement: Puerto Rico at the center, Spanish as the primary language, and an idea of “America” that stretches beyond the United States.
Flávio Bolsonaro steps onto global far-right stage as Brazil presidential hopeful
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has used an international tour in the Middle East to publicly cast himself as a contender for Brazil’s 2026 presidency, seeking visibility among transnational conservative networks as
Pokémon Super Bowl ad features a Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff duet
A Pokémon ad during Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff highlighted the new "What's Your Favorite?" campaign.
More Chinese firms at Singapore Airshow, in push for wider reach in foreign skies
But geopolitics and regulatory hurdles are among the headwinds that could hamper their overseas push.
New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Feb 9 - A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand seven years ago said on Monday that he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, local media reported, as he sought to overturn his conviction in a New Zealand court.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was an All-American Triumph. Turning Point USA’s Was a Boring MAGA Grift With Kid Rock
“Wear the mission. Text merch to 71776 for official TPUSA merch.” Those were the first words greeting thousands of viewers as they joined Turning Point’s YouTube channel for the 15-minute countdown before their alternate All-American Halftime Show, as a chyron ran nonstop at
5 takeaways from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance
Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated halftime performance left an impression on Super Bowl LX fans with tributes to Latin American heritage rooted in all facets of his on-stage musical production. A special serenade from Lady Gaga in addition to cameos from Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal
A Timeline of Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Fangirling Over Each Other
Gaga just came out as Bad Bunny's special guest during the star's halftime — but their friendship goes beyond that
Cuba tells airlines it will run out of jet fuel as of Monday, deepening energy crisis
Cuba has warned international airlines that it will run out of aviation fuel starting Monday, widening an energy emergency that has already disrupted transport, public services and economic activity — and now threatens to further squeeze tourism, one of the island’s main
Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20 year sentence in security trial
Feb 9 - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of 20 years in jail on three security charges comprising two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one of publishing seditious materials.
Super Bowl Ad Review: Even A.I. Companies Aim for Fun Over Frowns in ‘Joyful’ Commercial Scramble
Madison Avenue tapped the brakes on most somber Super Bowl commercials Sunday night, with many trying to do something Big Game ads haven’t always done — make people feel good. A dizzying array of spots featured famous faces in frantic, frenetic scenarios, including Ben Stiller
All the Celebrities Who Hung Out in La Casita During Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
Stars who joined Benito included Young Miko, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G, and more
Thailand's Bhumjaithai prepares for coalition talks after big election win
BANGKOK, Feb 9 - Thailand faced a realignment of conservative politics on Monday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party won a stronger-than-expected general election victory, with coalition talks expected to start in the coming days.
Trump slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance as 'one of the worst'
President Trump on Sunday said that Super Bowl LX's halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was "one of the worst." The “Dákiti” rapper, who is from Puerto Rico, is known for his Spanish-language music and albums. But his performance, which was in Spanish, on Sunday night drew the
'Flood' of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
Authorities say the scale of the disinformation is so severe that a special unit has been created to curb false content.
General Motors Takes Cadillac F1 Debut to Super Bowl
General Motors hopes to turn a fourth-quarter Super Bowl commercial into the equivalent of a moon launch for the automaker’s debut in Formula 1 racing. A 30-second ad offers a first look at the livery, or vehicle body, that stands at the center of the new auto entry from
Kid Rock’s ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Goes Light on Politics, Feeling More Like an Old CMT Special Than Super Bowl Protest Event
Turning Point USA clearly saw Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime booking as an affront to the nation that needed to be met by an alternative event for conservative viewers, but the “All-American Halftime Show” opted not to offer much in the way of provocation in return. Rather
Donald Trump Slams Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show as a ‘Slap in the Face to Our Country’: ‘Nobody Understands a Word This Guy Is Saying’
Donald Trump took to social media during the Super Bowl to criticize Bad Bunny’s halftime show. “The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” Trump posted on Truth Social. “It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and
Sony Motion Picture Group CEO Calls Out “Despicable” Trump Video Depicting Obamas as Apes
Tom Rothman addressed the post while accepting the Impact Award on behalf of Sony at the African American Film Critics Association Awards, where Ryan Coogler, Chase Infiniti, Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku were also honored.
Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a South Korean bank
Kpop4planet are opposing Hana Bank’s lending to Indonesia’s major nickel producer Harita Group.
Analysts warn of ‘flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
The problem has become so severe that a special unit has been created to curb false content.
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ jail in national security case
The sentencing marks closure of a lengthy trial that has gone on for years.
Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Super Bowl Ad With Trevor Noah, Lady Gaga and Their Favorite Pokémon
“Pokémon” is turning 30 this year, and the franchise is kicking things off with a star-studded (and Pokémon-filled) ad on Super Bowl Sunday. Trevor Noah, Lady Gaga and more celebrities reveal their favorite Pokémon and appear alongside animated versions of them in the
Stronger ringgit has no impact on Singaporean shoppers
Traders still expect to see crowds from Singapore as Chinese New Year draws closer.
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel Trailer Drops During Super Bowl LX
The Adventures of Cliff Booth , written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, is coming soon to Netflix
Prabowo’s approval rating rises in survey before market turmoil in Indonesia
The survey showed Prabowo, who took office in October 2024, remained most popular among the Gen Z.
Bad Bunny Turned Super Bowl Halftime Into A Joyous Tribute To Puerto Rico
In between the Seattle Seahawks facing off the New England Patriots, Bad Bunny played the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican musician is the first Latino and Spanish-speaking artist to perform as a solo act during the big game, which this year is going
Bad Bunny Stuns the Super Bowl With Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and a Real Wedding Ceremony as Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba and More Party on Stage
Bad Bunny promised “the world will dance” in his advertisement before the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his joyous, elaborate, unapologetic, unity-themed performance did not disappoint as he — with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and many more — raced through a medley of
Heatwave in the northern Malaysia to last until April
The archipelago of Pulau Langkawi recorded 38 consecutive days without rain since Dec 31, 2025.
Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s
A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with
Bad Bunny Makes History at the Super Bowl With Puerto Rican Pride, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga
The Puerto Rican superstar staged a blowout performance, featuring songs like "Baile Inolvidable" and "DTMF"
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
New Delhi has not announced plans to halt Russian oil imports.
Age of Takaichi dawns with a supermajority in Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic victory in Japan’s general election, which decided control of the 465-seat House of Representatives. The LDP, which went into the election with a minority, finished with 316 seats, clearing the 310
Wisconsin demands $1M from Burger King franchisee over alleged child labor, wage violations
State officials described the case as the "largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history."
14-year-old boy wins a new BMW car from Malaysia’s BSN
The family plans to keep it.
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
Analysts say a decisive result in the Feb 12 vote is vital for restoring stability in the country.
Bangladesh votes in world's first Gen Z-inspired election
DHAKA, Feb 9 - For years under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s opposition had little presence on the streets during elections, either boycotting polls or being sidelined by mass arrests of senior leaders. Now, ahead of Thursday’s vote, the roles have reversed.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years jail in national security trial
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious materials.
Did Bad Bunny lip sync during the Super Bowl halftime show?
If Bad Bunny lip syncs at the Super Bowl, he won't be the first to do so. Here's how to tell if someone is singing live.
Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl Commercial Taps Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Ted Danson for 1990s Sitcom
Ben Affleck’s latest Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin’ serves up a lot more than coffee and doughnuts. Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Ted Danson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jaleel White and Jasmine Guy all join Affleck and frequent partner Tom Brady in a surprising spot
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Super Bowl Trailer Shows Yoshi Powering Up
Chris Pratt returns as the title character in the animated film that Universal releases this spring.