Luigi Mangione was clawed by seven Thai LADYBOYS during mysterious disappearance months before United Healthcare CEO murder

Luigi Mangione reportedly experienced a whirlwind few months in Asia, including an encounter with Thai ladyboys before he was accused of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare on the streets of Midtown Manhattan. Mangione, 26, was arrested last...

China’s Silk Road Ark wraps major health mission

The Chinese naval hospital-ship Silk Road Ark has departed Tonga after a week providing extensive free medical care and cultural exchange. The ship’s seven-day visit under the “Mission Harmony 2025” banner delivered services to over 5,000...

What we know so far about Trump’s trip to Asia

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get wrong. At stake is nothing less than the future...

Jeff Cheen, Music Executive Who Helped Bring Western Music to Asia, Dies at 80

Jeff Cheen, the music executive who worked with the likes of John Lennon and Pink Floyd, and brought Western pop music to China, died from cancer on Oct. 16. He was 80. Born in New York in 1945, Cheen began his music career as a teenager, working...

How does Pacific blue and cream work for new PWHL Vancouver team?

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey PWHL Forward Sarah Nurse said: “I feel so excited that fans are finally getting to see our jerseys for the first time." Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 21, 2025 •...

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Wagner named athlete of the week at VIU

Hannah Wagner, Vancouver Island University soccer NANAIMO — Former Sequim High School and Peninsula College soccer star Hannah Wagner was named the Pacific Western Athletic Association women’s soccer athlete of the week earlier this month. Wagner...

FMV dating sims are booming in Asia, inspired in part by 'micro-dramas' popular on TikTok: 'It's not actually real life, but it feels like real life'

If you're like me and you're addicted to keeping track of the unfiltered new releases page on Steam, you would have noticed the FMV genre is experiencing a renaissance. I'm not talking about Her Story, or The Bunker, or Late Shift: the most recent...

CEIR Report: Ayritom Rises as Central Asia’s Premier Trade Gateway

Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 10:44 PM The Ayritom Free Trade Zone in Termez, Uzbekistan, is rapidly transforming into a major center for cross-border trade in Central Asia, according to a new report by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CEIR)....

Beyond the Islands: Pacific journalists gain Australian insights

With notebooks in hand and curiosity in full swing, Elton Lonaratha Jnr and Solomon Lofana are learning firsthand how newspapers operate in Australia, gaining insights they hope will transform their work back home. Elton, 29, is a sports reporter...

Rural Healthcare Safety Net Providers Appeal to Congress to Protect 340B

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- A network of over 30 rural and urban nonprofit safety net providers appealed to congressional leaders to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program, highlighting how the program enables the high-quality care...

Sports News | Steve Smith Ready to Step in as Captain if Cummins Misses Ashes Opener

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins, as per Sky Sports. Cummins, who is recovering...

Asia Pacific Bolsters Global Trade Resilience Amid Policy Fluctuations: DHL Tracker Reveals

The Asia Pacific region is becoming an increasingly significant catalyst in bolstering worldwide trade resilience, despite international commerce encountering numerous challenges due to policy fluctuations. This finding is part of a recent update...

Port City Colombo Wins Top Asia-Pacific Investment Award

By: Staff Writer October 21, Colombo (LNW): Port City Colombo has secured two major international accolades in the Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 rankings by FDI Intelligence, the Financial Times’ specialist publication on foreign direct...

Sports News | PKL: Bengal Warriorz Stay Alive in Playoffs Hunt with Win over Tamil Thalaivas

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Bengal Warriorz kept their playoff hopes alive after completing a superb eight-point comeback against Tamil Thalaivas, prevailing 44-43 in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 match at the Thyagaraj Stadium...

Sports News | Laura Wolvaardt Overtakes Belinda Clark in ODI Charts as South Africa Post 312/9 Against Pakistan

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 21 (ANI): South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt continued her excellent form in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, joining the elite 1,000 World Cup runs club and surpassing Australian great Belinda Clark in the...

Sports News | Hope Helps WI Level Series with Thrilling Super Over Win Against Bangladesh in 2nd ODI

Mirpur [Bangladesh], October 21 (ANI): A brilliant half-century from Shai Hope powered West Indies to a tie, following which they secured a one-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Over in the second ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur here on...

Sports News | Scott Boland Ready to Counter England's Bazball Threat in Upcoming Ashes, Dismisses Comments of Atherton, Broad

Melbourne [Australia], October 21 (ANI): Australian pacer Scott Boland believes he has gained the skills and confidence to tackle England's aggressive Bazball approach in the upcoming Ashes series. The 36-year-old gave very little attention to the...

Sports News | ICC Women's WC: England's Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone Near Massive Career Milestones

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt stands just four runs away from becoming the third batter from her country to enter the 1,000 ICC Women's World Cup run-mark and overall ninth ahead of her...

Sportel: AI changing the game for content creation and fan engagement

Adopting AI solutions will be a game-changer for sports organizations looking to keep fans engaged globally, with almost all non-live sports content in the next five to 10 years created using the technology, according to Victorien Tixier, chief...

Sports News | ICC Women's WC: Australia's Mooney, Schutt Eye Big Milestones Ahead of England Clash

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney and pacer Megan Schutt await big milestones and movements in one-day international charts as they take on England in their high-octane ICC Women's World...