The story was debunked, but not before it went viral last year: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a video masquerading as a legitimate media report claimed, had bought his mother a $3.2 million Armani-designed apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the world’s tallest building.As it racked up millions of views and spread on social media, the report was found to be false — but the question of who was behind it was trickier. Now, leaked documents examined by Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RL’s Ukrainian service, link the disinformation campaign to the Social Design Agency, a Western-sanctioned Russian outfit with close…
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Open this photo in gallery:Customers eat dinner at Wing Fat Seafood Restaurant, a dai pai dong in the Yau Mai Tei district of central Kowloon in Hong Kong.Esme Anderson/The Globe and MailKeung Kee is a dai pai dong, a type of open-air food stall that was once ubiquitous across Hong Kong. Busy even on a humid spring evening in the middle of the week, both customers and staff jostle for space on a small side street in Sham Shui Po, a working-class neighbourhood. Traditional Cantonese dishes are cooked in a giant wok and served outdoors on tables covered in red…
KATHMANDU: Kuala Lumpur: Nepal lost to Malaysia by 6 wickets in the Semifinal match of Asian Games Women’s Qualifier today at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Batting first Nepal scored a total of 126 runs in the stipulated 20 overs in 6 wickets. In response Malaysia achieved target of 127 runs in just 18.4 overs loosing 8 wickets. To achieved target fast Malaysia’s Elsa Hunter scored 48 runs, Dhanusri Muhunan 21, Ainna Hamizah Hashim 18, Mahirah Izzati Ismail 14, Wan Julia and Mas Elysa hit 6 runs each and Nur Dania Syuhada and Nur Qalysha hit 2 runs each.…
Published 05/30/2026Published May 30, 2026last updated 05/30/2026last updated May 30, 2026Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing begins India visitMyanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, is on a five-day visit to India — his first overseas trip since he assumed a civilian role. During his visit, the former general is going to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and focus on strengthening ties between the neighboring countries. “President U Min Aung Hlaing will hold discussions with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 1 June 2026 on further strengthening the historical and civilisational ties between the two countries,” India’s External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said. Min…
Indonesia Waterproof Camera Bag Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive Summary Key Findings The Indonesia waterproof camera bag market is structurally import-dependent, with overseas supply—predominantly from China and Vietnam—accounting for an estimated 80–90% of unit volume. Domestic manufacturing is confined to small-scale assembly and niche private-label runs, limiting local value capture. Demand is being reshaped by a rapid rise in adventure tourism and content creation. The number of Indonesian travel bloggers, vloggers, and social media creators has grown substantially, driving demand for premium, weather-sealed carrying solutions that protect increasingly expensive camera gear. Pricing is broadly stratified into five…
A keel-laying ceremony for two fully electric ferries (hereinafter referred to as “the Ferries”) built by Ocean Crown Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Ocean Crown”) was held at the shipyard in Nansha District, Guangzhou on May 29, marking the official start of hull assembly for the vessel project. The Ferries will be among Malaysia’s first environment-friendly electric ferries, marking a significant milestone in China and Malaysia’s joint efforts to advance green shipping and deepen economic and trade cooperation. They will also help expand industrial collaboration with ASEAN countries and enhance the influence of international shipping services. The Ferries are Bureau…
The European Commission agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, at a rare Beijing-focused debate among Brussels’ leadership on Friday.In a presentation, trade chief Maros Sefcovic laid out why the bloc needed to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new “China shock” to its industries, according to people briefed on the event.This may require developing a new instrument to compel companies in critical sectors to expand both the number and the locations of the suppliers they use. Sefcovic is also expected to ramp up the use of safeguard measures in…
While the world’s attention is fixed on the U.S.-Iran war, a quiet arms race is accelerating between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan.Last year’s brief but intense missile exchange across the India-Pakistan border ended with a ceasefire on May 10, 2025. So far, that agreement has held, but both countries have spent the past year preparing for future conflict. Delhi and Islamabad are expanding their investment in drones, precision missiles, air defense systems, and surveillance technologies that played a central role in their most recent clash. Why We Wrote This India and Pakistan are accelerating a largely underexamined arms buildup. After last year’s…
New Delhi, May 29: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is embedding artificial intelligence (AI) at the core of its media and entertainment empire as it seeks to position itself as the primary entertainment destination for every Indian, the company said in its latest annual report. AI will define the next era of entertainment and as India s largest media entertainment platform Reliance has the responsibility to lead this transformation — reimagining everything from script to screen and from idea to experience, it said. Reliance Media Entertainment vertical which includes JioStar Jio Studios and Network18 delivered record-breaking metrics in viewership engagement…
The sharp decline in global oil prices in May bodes well for UAE motorists, as pump costs are expected to decrease. But compared to the rapid reductions that followed a surge in the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war in early 2022, a return to pre-Iran war levels may take longer this time, analysts say.In March 2022, more than a month after Moscow launched attacks on Kyiv, Brent soared to nearly $140 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate topped $133.That caused UAE pump prices to leap by as much as 60 per cent. Prices peaked about two months later, in…