Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond
The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Maezawa used Twitter to recruit eight crew members from around the world to join him on the moon trip, saying 1 million people had applied.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Japanese billionaire to make 'big announcement' on space after Musk meeting
Maezawa tweeted that he had held an online meeting with Musk and "can now make a big announcement about space on December 9".
Wed Dec 07 2022
World's first space tourist plans new flight to Moon with SpaceX
Dennis Tito said he plans to fly with his wife Akiko on a future SpaceX mission around the Moon.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Basquiat owned by Japan's Maezawa sells for $85 mln
Basquiat's "Untitled" sold well above its pre-sale estimate and netting Japanese billionaire space tourist Yusaku Maezawa a tidy profit.
Thu May 19 2022
Japan's Maezawa to sell Basquiat estimated at $70 million
The 16-foot-wide "Untitled" 1982 by Jean-Michel Basquiat will be sold on May 18 for an estimated price of around $70 million.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Japan billionaire Maezawa: Going to space makes you obsessed with Earth
Maezawa said being launched into the cosmos was less scary than riding a rollercoaster.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Japan billionaire Maezawa to fulfil childhood dream with space flight
Maezawa will be the first Japanese private citizen in space since TV journalist Toyohiro Akiyama visited the Mir space station in 1990.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Russia to send billionaire Maezawa, film crew to ISS
Maezawa plans to document the mission and share it with the world on his YouTube channel with over 700,000 subscribers.
Fri May 14 2021
#dearMoon: Over 100k applicants vying for 8 limited all-expense paid trip to Moon with Japanese billionaire and SpaceX
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa became the first man to sign up for SpaceXs moon mission dubbed #dearMoon in 2018.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Maezawa wants you: Japan billionaire seeks 'crew' for moon trip
Maezawa originally planned to invite artists for the weeklong voyage slated for 2023.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Outside of the US and Mexico, users will see both names on Google Maps.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Trump administration memo tells USAID to put "America First" in reviewing foreign aid
The USAID send contractors a notice ordering them to "immediately issue stop-work orders" and to "amend, or suspend existing awards."
Tue Jan 28 2025
Google pushes global agenda to educate workers, lawmakers on AI
A key priority comes, in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI, says Google.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Cybercriminals exploit CNY surge with AI-powered scams, warns Fortinet
Peerapong Jongvibool says cybercriminals are quick to capitalise on increased online activity during the holiday shopping season.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026
The pilot deployment will start with smaller buses with at least 16 seats and will operate with bus captains onboard as safety operators.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Road safety a dire issue across ASEAN with over 97,000 deaths annually - GRSP
Malaysia recorded alarming figures, with over 4,600 deaths and around 212,000 injuries reported annually.
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: 27th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- Speed limit on federal roads cut to 80km/h for CNY
- Cops reopen Teoh Beng Hock case, to summon witnesses after CNY
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Speed limit on federal roads cut to 80km/h for CNY
- Cops reopen Teoh Beng Hock case, to summon witnesses after CNY
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: Jeju Air crash report finds duck remains in both engines of plane
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report released today.
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: Cops to recall witnesses for fresh probe into Teoh Beng Hock case
Cops will recall witnesses in the Teoh Beng Hock case after the KL High Court ordered a reinvestigation into his death. Their statements will be recorded after the Chinese New Year holiday.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Malaysia-Indonesia synergy strengthens ASEAN's voice on world's stage - Prabowo
The synergy between Malaysia, Indonesia and their ASEAN partners is important to ensure that the region's voice is heard more at the global level.
Mon Jan 27 2025