(Pic: Bangkok Pride) The annual Bangkok Pride, one of the biggest LGBTQ+ festivals in Asia, took place last weekend. Running from May 28-June 1, it included art shows, street fairs, clubbing events, and much more. The highlight is always the annual Pride parade, which took place on the streets of the Thai capital on Saturday. (Bangkok Pride) (Photo: Bangkok Pride) Pack your bags, we’re going on an adventure Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the best LGBTQ+ travel guides, stories, and more. The march attracted an estimated 500,000 participants and spectators, making it the biggest in Thailand Pride history. Besides…
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Key Takeaways On 22 April 2026, Japan blocked the acquisition of the Japanese company Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. by a South Korea-based private equity fund, MBK Partners, under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) based on perceived national security risks. This is only the second time ever that Japan has blocked a transaction under FEFTA, which is expected to be amended in July 2026 to bring Japan’s review process closer to that employed by the United States under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).1 Japan’s actions are the latest sign of its increasing…
This content may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission.Mount To Coast Pro Team For Cocodona 250When six of the top ten finishers at the Cocodona 250 crossed the line in variants of the same shoe, they drew a lot of chatter about a new challenger brand in the space. The shoe they wore was the H1, and the brand behind it was Mount to Coast. The Hong Kong-based footwear company only launched in the US in April 2024, but they had an unusually clear-eyed plan: to become the number one…
Arab Finance: The net profits after tax of Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries fell by 46.92% year-on-year (YoY) in the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, the financial results showed. The company registered net profits amounting to EGP 229.250 million at the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 431.960 million a year earlier. Likewise, sales dropped to EGP 530.686 million in the July 2025-March 2026 period from EGP 834.728 million during the same period in the previous FY. Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries is an Egyptian joint stock company affiliated with Metallurgical Industries…
A new stop on the international padel circuit concluded in Manila, this time with a tournament — the FIP Promises High Velocity — dedicated to NextGen players. Local athletes stood out in the Boys’ Under 18 category, with Khian Marcus Abellera and Justine Dela Cruz taking the title. There was also success for Indonesian padel, with the Boys’ Under 14 title claimed by Riyu Kuri Kala Mornee Kanigoro and Ghaniar Aldric Umaya Aldric. In the Girls’ draw, the Under 14 category saw standout performances from Malaysia’s Ever Leong Yong Yue, partnering Japan’s Chikage Yasuda. Source link
Dubai on Tuesday introduced measures to govern the use of body cameras by court-appointed enforcement officers in an effort to “improve transparency and integrity”.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued an Executive Council resolution to regulate the use of cameras in documenting breaches and in the execution of judicial judgements and orders overseen by a judge.The resolution, directed by Sheikh Hamdan in his capacity as Chairman of Dubai’s Executive Council, aims to strengthen professional conduct among enforcement officers in the emirate.Enforcement officers – which include employees of private companies hired by…
Home » Indonesia Travel News » Indonesia Strengthens Tourist Safety in Bali as Police Patrols Target Street Racing Brong Exhausts and Public Disorder Across Major Travel Hotspots Published on June 2, 2026 Image generated with AiIndonesia has intensified its public safety measures in Bali, putting Tourist Safety at the forefront of travel planning. Canggu, North Kuta, Seminyak, and surrounding districts now face stricter law enforcement. Police conduct night patrols, surprise inspections, and monitor illegal street racing and loud modified “brong” exhausts. Immigration officers supervise foreign visitors across villages, ensuring compliance with local laws. These coordinated efforts demonstrate Bali’s…
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed an urgent arrest warrant against Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa, who is holidaying in India and is accused of carrying out and celebrating systematic demolitions in Gaza. HRF raised the urgent complaint with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bureau of Immigration of India and the police, calling on them to arrest Gilboa after mounting evidence collected by them shows him taking part in acts that constitute war crimes. Gilboa, a reservist in the 271st Combat Engineering Battalion, was born in Gaza during the Israeli occupation, but left after Israel withdrew. When Israel…
Global trade remains unstable because of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and continuing unpredictable threats from the White House. The uncertainty dominates many corporate board discussions. In the hope of creating some breathing space for Europe, the Turnberry deal—in which the United States limits tariffs on Europe to 15 percent in return for Europe eliminating tariffs on US agricultural and industrial goods, including cars—will enter into force in early June. But now Europe needs a coherent, updated strategy toward an ever more aggressive China. So far, unfortunately, its dealings with the country have been…
A prominent Hong Kong basketball coach has apologised after a viral video showed him forcing a pupil to slap himself in front of others in a school playground circulated online.The clip – involving basketball veteran Yung Kam-wah – also sparked concern from a child protection group, which warned that such acts could cause physical injury and emotional harm.In the video circulating on social media platform Threads on Tuesday, three men in white T-shirts are seen standing around a boy in a school playground in broad daylight, surrounded by other students wearing basketball jerseys.The man in the middle first takes a…