Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy
A teen seeking a job at Wuhan cosmetic surgery clinic was told surgery would help him earn money by gaining followers through livestreaming.
Sun Aug 18 2024
NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station
Audio from a simulation of an astronaut medical emergency was accidentally broadcasts on NASA's official ISS livestream channels.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Ghosts in their machines: Thai livestream spooks a new generation
It is almost midnight, and above a semi-abandoned Bangkok shopping centre, Ghost Radio is on air.
Mon Apr 10 2023
'Like family': Japan's virtual YouTubers make millions from fans
Viewers are willing to pay hundreds of dollars to have a single comment highlighted on a livestream.
Tue May 10 2022
In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles
This signals stricter enforcement of rules as part of China's broad crackdown on the gaming industry aimed at purging content the government does not approve of.
Fri Apr 15 2022
TikTok suspends livestreaming, new uploads in Russia
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video app, said on Sunday it would suspend live-streaming and the uploading of videos to its platform in Russia.
Mon Mar 07 2022
FACTBOX - Key winners of the 2022 Golden Globe awards
With no livestream, red carpet or even press, the annual Golden Globe awards somehow still went on.
Mon Jan 10 2022
'Well that was a bedtime fail' - New Zealand PM's daughter gatecrashes livestream
A tiny gatecrasher twice grabbed centre stage from Ardern as she updated the nation on curbs being enforced to combat COVID-19.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Participate and win in the Astro livestreams with Disney PLUS Hotstar
Everyone can also stand the chance to take home exclusive Disney merchandise by participating in quizzes during the live stream.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Young, rich and racy: South Korea's livestreamers
Livestreamers, known as "Broadcast Jockeys" or BJs in South Korea, are hard-wired to the digital infrastructure of youth culture.
Mon Mar 29 2021
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
How a sightseeing livestream of Kyoto sparked a controversy online
Many web users complained about JR West's involvement in this virtual visit, noting that Kyoto already suffered from overtourism.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Foreigners join China's livestream sales army
Livestream shopping is a near $70 billion industry inside China, attracting influencers who scour markets and malls via social media.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Singapore's concert for the dead goes online during pandemic
The livestream is a lifeline for performers like Febe Huang, who earns her living staging getai with her husband across the region.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024