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Israel ran a 1 million dollar campaign to influence 2025 Eurovision results

Vienna, May 12 -- Competition starts Tuesday, May 12, at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravagan... Read More


Vietnam Festival in Tokyo eyes higher turnout

Tokyo, May 12 -- The Vietnam Festival in Japan, set to enter its 18th edition on May 30-31 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, is expected to attract over 180,000 visitors, up from about 140,000 last year. The ... Read More


China's quiet urgency for peace in West Asia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 12 -- China may project confidence through military modernization, technological breakthroughs and resilient export performance. Yet beneath this image of strategic steadiness lies ... Read More


DSWD pushes stronger family-centered programs nationwide

Manila, May 12 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian pushed for the strengthening and empowerment of families across Southeast Asia amid demographic, socio-ec... Read More


Modi should present true picture before citizens: Punjab CM

Sangrur, May 12 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that "by blindly following directions from the White House", the nation's had become "vi... Read More


Strait of Hormuz runs through Punjab

India, May 12 -- I must begin with a confession: I am no expert on diplomacy or the Middle East. What follows is essentially the view of a layman who has, directly or indirectly, lived close to govern... Read More


Man arrested on suspicion of plotting Paris attack 'inspired by jihadism'

France, May 12 -- The 27-year-old from Tunisia is suspected of "plotting a violent action inspired by jihadism", according to the anti-terror prosecutors office. He was arrested on 7 May, after a pre... Read More


French authorities arrest man suspected of plotting attack 'inspired by jihadism'

France, May 12 -- The man, a 27-year-old from Tunisia, is suspected of "plotting a violent action inspired by jihadism", according to the anti-terror prosecutors office. He was arrested last week, on... Read More


AI cybersecurity is now a race to prove what is real

India, May 12 -- AI has changed cybersecurity from a contest of alerts into a contest of speed. Attackers are using AI to find weaknesses faster, polish phishing attempts, create believable impersonat... Read More


Japanese stocks rise as AI optimism boosts technology shares

Mumbai, May 12 -- Japanese markets closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 rising 0.52% to 62,743 and the broader TOPIX gaining 0.83% to 3,873. The Nikkei remained near record highs as technolo... Read More