From local spirits to regional identity: 7 trends shaping Asia’s cocktail bars
Across the region, bartenders are embracing flavour-led minimalism, regional ingredients, local spirits and fuller bar experiences that go beyond the drink.
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Chevron CEO: Aviation industry issues will 'probably get worse' amid Iran war
Mike Wirth, the CEO of Chevron, predicted Sunday that the aviation industry will continue to suffer from jet fuel shortages arising from Iranian restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “Inventories of jet fuel in certain parts of the world were at seasonally,
6.1-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issued
The early morning quake occurred at a depth of 80km in the Tokachi region of the northern main island.
Lainey Wilson Brings Out Riley Green After Canceled Stagecoach Set in Standout Moment
Wilson brought out Green as a surprise guest alongside Big Little Town to perform "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink"
Ditching rote learning: India’s affluent parents send kids to international schools
A growing number of affluent parents are shifting children from schools that have an exam-based focus.
Commentary: How SIA can avoid throwing good money after bad, amid Air India losses
The Indian airline has reportedly asked Singapore Airlines for financial support. Shareholders will need some convincing, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
China’s ‘gig stations’: A daily wait for ad hoc work - and a window into a labour market under pressure
Thousands of state-backed “gig stations” have sprung up across China, linking workers - many older and shut out of stable jobs - to low-paid manual work. This piece focuses on those pushed into it, rather than those drawn to the broader gig economy.
Assassin's Creed Hexe loses 2nd director-level developer in as many months
Not usually the best sign.
Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
Political violence has escalated in Colombia ahead of next month's presidential election.
Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies
A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person. Assad and his brother Maher have fled Syria and will be tried in absentia, but one of their relatives, former
The fake disease that fooled the internet, and what it says about all of us
Until a few years ago, no one had heard of bixonimania. Then, in 2024, a group of scientists posted findings online announcing the condition, which they claimed affected the eyes after computer use. However, the scientists had made it up—not just the work, but the authors'
