Asia Travel Australia win toss, to field first in second test v Bangladesh August 22, 2026 Jet Lee The choice to field first on a fresh pitch at a new Test venue is a calculated gamble, typical of Cummins’ aggressive captaincy, but also indicative of the team’s desire…
Asia Travel Iranian President Pezeshkian Declares End to US Conflict from ‘Position of Strength’ Amid Escalating Sanctions and International Scrutiny August 21, 2026 Jet Lee TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Friday, August 21, that the time had come to conclude the months-long "Middle East war" with the United States, asserting that Tehran…
Asia Travel LTA to roll out AI system using bus cameras to detect bus lane encroachments, road defects August 21, 2026 Jet Lee The comprehensive deployment will commence in late 2026 and is slated to cover all bus routes across the island by 2030. This strategic rollout underscores the LTA’s vision to leverage…
Asia Travel Japan’s core inflation accelerates in July, bolsters case for rate hike August 21, 2026 Jet Lee The latest figures paint a clearer picture of an economy grappling with persistent cost-push pressures, forcing the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to confront a paradigm shift after decades of battling…
Asia Travel Manchester United Manager Michael Carrick Praises Marcus Rashford Amidst Club Reshaping Efforts August 20, 2026 Jet Lee Aug 20: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has offered a resounding endorsement of Marcus Rashford’s attitude and physical condition, following the forward’s return to training amidst a period of significant…
Asia Travel S$54,000 raised for rower Joan Poh’s World Champs bid; funding remains hurdle for Singapore athletes August 20, 2026 Jet Lee The S$54,000 windfall is crucial, directly addressing a substantial portion of the expenses associated with high-level international competition. These funds are earmarked not only for Poh’s living expenses and her…
Asia Travel Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery Service to Hundreds of U.S. Cities by Year End August 19, 2026 Jet Lee SAN FRANCISCO, August 19 – Amazon announced on Wednesday its ambitious plan to dramatically expand its drone delivery service, Prime Air, aiming to reach hundreds of U.S. cities and towns…
Asia Travel Former Australia batter Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving August 18, 2026 Jet Lee The incident that led to Warner’s conviction occurred on the Easter weekend when he was apprehended in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The 39-year-old was driving his family home after attending a…
Asia Travel Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed islands row August 18, 2026 Jet Lee The Russian Foreign Ministry’s decision to summon Ambassador Muto came swiftly after Japan had lodged its own protest, summoning Russia’s ambassador in Tokyo to express its displeasure over President Putin’s…
Asia Travel Former Chelsea striker Batshuayi joins Abha August 17, 2026 Jet Lee This high-profile transfer underscores the relentless ambition of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) to attract top-tier international talent, with Batshuayi becoming the latest European football luminary to embark on a…
