Asia Travel Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar Pledges Perikatan Nasional to Engage Ethnic Minorities, Signals Broader Ambitions for Malaysia’s Future February 26, 2026 Jet Lee JOHOR BAHRU – In a significant declaration marking his ascendancy to a pivotal leadership role, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, the newly appointed chairman of Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN), has…
Asia Travel Google Initiates Major Search Overhaul Across Europe to Prioritize Rivals, Seeking to Mitigate Looming EU Antitrust Penalties. February 25, 2026 Jet Lee Alphabet’s Google, the undisputed titan of internet search, is on the cusp of rolling out significant modifications to its core search results in Europe. These changes are explicitly designed to…
Asia Travel Christophe Leribault Appointed Louvre President Amidst Security Crisis and Institutional Challenges February 25, 2026 Jet Lee PARIS – In a move signaling a decisive shift in French cultural leadership, Christophe Leribault, the esteemed president of the Palace of Versailles, has been appointed as the new head…
Asia Travel US Abstains from UN Vote Supporting Ukraine on Invasion’s Fourth Anniversary Amid Dramatic Shift in Washington’s Stance. February 25, 2026 Jet Lee UNITED NATIONS – As the shadow of war stretched into its fifth year, the United Nations General Assembly convened on Tuesday, February 24, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s…
Asia Travel US sets preliminary duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos February 24, 2026 Jet Lee The Commerce Department’s findings revealed substantial preliminary subsidy rates, with imports from India facing the highest at 125.87 percent. Companies in Indonesia were hit with a rate of 104.38 percent,…
Asia Travel Budget 2026 debate: PAP MPs call for prudence, caution amid global uncertainties February 24, 2026 Jet Lee Singapore’s parliamentary chambers buzzed with intense deliberation on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as Members of Parliament from the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) commenced the debate on Budget 2026. A…
Asia Travel US took initiative in January yen ‘rate checks,’ Nikkei reports February 24, 2026 Jet Lee According to the Nikkei report, the "rate checks" conducted in January by the New York Federal Reserve, acting on behalf of the U.S. Treasury Department, were not prompted by a…
Asia Travel Lindsey Vonn Reveals Near-Amputation After Horrific Milano Cortina Olympics Crash, Embarks on Grueling Recovery. February 23, 2026 Jet Lee In a candid and harrowing revelation on Monday, U.S. ski legend Lindsey Vonn disclosed the grim reality that she came perilously close to losing her left leg following a catastrophic…
Asia Travel Singapore’s Economic Resilience Poised to Counter US 15% Tariff Despite Narrowed Competitive Edge February 23, 2026 Jet Lee SINGAPORE: The United States’ new 15 per cent blanket tariff on imports may narrow Singapore’s edge over regional peers, but analysts said on Monday (Feb 23) that the country remains…
Asia Travel Crystal Palace Manager Oliver Glasner Insists on Board Backing Amidst Fan Calls for Dismissal Following Dramatic Wolves Victory. February 22, 2026 Jet Lee LONDON, Feb 22 – The air at Selhurst Park was thick with a familiar blend of tension and fervent hope on Sunday, a characteristic atmosphere that has long defined Crystal…