Everything you need to know about the Pikachu army staging a hostile takeover of the internet
For years, platoons of costumed Pikachu have been marching and dancing across Asia (and the internet), striking delight (or fear depending on your worldview) in the hearts of millions.
Tue May 09 2017
Pikachu parade as Japan goes Pokemon crazy
Some 50 life-size Pikachu characters, the most famous from the Pokemon game, marched along the city's waterfront street.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Chasing after Pokemon: Our new national obsession
Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game that uses your smartphone's GPS to send you all over your city on a scavenger hunt for mythical Japanese creatures, Pokmon, is hotter than hula hoops in 1958.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Pokemon Go craze finally hits Japan
Pokemon Go was finally launched in its native market, Japan on Friday.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Arlington National Cemetery wants people to stop catching Pikachu on its hallowed ground
The game, a mobile app called Pokmon Go, was released July 6 and, like a fictional zombie apocalypse, has spread at an unprecedented rate.
Wed Jul 13 2016
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024