
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

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025