Yahoo News Special Report
This is a Yahoo News special report.
This is a Yahoo News special report.
Kim Kardashian? Taylor Swift? Cristiano Ronaldo? Who were the most influential celebrities on Twitter this year? Between music and movie stars, social media personalities, athletes and politicians, which profession is best represented? A market research firm analysed audience metrics to find out, and the answers may surprise you. Spoiler: The most influential person on Twitter isn’t a celebrity, but India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Social media research company Brandwatch has compiled a lis
Aston Martin is famed for its stylish motors. It is after all the choice of James Bond. However, in recent years, we’ve seen the automaker extend its design mastery beyond the auto industry. Its recent whisky collab with Bowmore certainly springs to mind. Next in line is a new luxury home conceptualised by Aston Martin. The automotive brand has brought its expertise to the world of Japanese real estate. Thanks to a partnership with Japanese concierge leader VIBROA, the British performance brand
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Despite Barisan Nasional (BN) being disproportionately represented in the new Cabinet, with major...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s controversial appointment as a deputy prime ministe...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director Fahmi Fadzil today said that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yas...
Luxury watchmaker Rolex has introduced a certification programme for its pre-owned watches. Authorised Rolex dealers and distributors will be given certificates of authenticity for second-hand Rolex watches that they sell. Reports indicate that the move is set to bring more regulatory control over the massive market of pre-owned luxury watches, which, as per Bloomberg, is worth USD 20 billion. It will also help guard against fakes. The Bloomberg report says that Rolex never previously authentica
There is a plethora of reasons to travel to Greece (we’re looking at you, azure waters, white sand beaches, and ancient Greek monuments), but the best, and perhaps most important, is to try the nation’s incredible foods. Can’t miss out on the best Greek dishes. As a kid growing up in a Greek American household, I knew I had something special going on. When my friends were eating plain mashed potatoes during the holidays, we got to indulge in homemade spanakopita, buttered to perfection with each
As anti-government protesters in Pakistan urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to call a snap election, opposition politicians shared a video that they falsely claimed shows the leader "on trial" in Britain. The footage actually shows Sharif at a press conference in London in January 2020 after he launched legal action against a newspaper that accused him of embezzling UK government aid. While the case was still ongoing in November 2022, Sharif was not put on trial."In a British court, the charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — A video clip being shared online of a man giving a racial speech and referring to a planned rally...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The newly established unity government will not reduce the number of civil servants to ensur...
DECEMBER 4 — I spend a relatively large amount of time following Malaysian politics and the country’s economic developme...
How quickly time flies. The yuletide season is already upon us and it’s finally time to be merry and jolly. Thinking of dressing up to the nines for those Christmas parties or heading overseas for some winter wonderland escapades? We have compiled a comprehensive Christmas gift guide to get you prepared in advance this 2022, especially if you’re shopping for loved ones who are serious about their food and drinks. Let’s cut to the chase and dive straight into our ultimate 2022 Christmas gift guid
This year has seen an influx of live concerts and shows return to Malaysian shores, and now, we’re excited about what 2023 might have in store for us. Read on to discover about all the must-see concerts set to show in KL in 2023. As we bid a (hopefully) permanent farewell to virtual events, more and more concerts, comedy shows and other events find their way back to our shores. This includes K-pop girl band Blackpink. The announcement made back in August 2022 by the ultra-famous group marked the
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The newly established unity government will not reduce the number of civil servants to ensur...
KUCHING, Dec 3 — Sarawak DAP today called on its members and supporters not to be disappointed with the exclusion of...
Marvel Studios released the first trailer of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on 1 December at Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil. And from how it appears, the Guardians are up for one last adventure as a team. Directed by James Gunn, the film is the third led by the titular Guardians after Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). The film’s trailer was first shown to those in attendance at Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2022 in July. “This
Facebook users in Bangladesh have repeatedly shared posts that falsely claim a Saudi Arabian football player died in hospital after a severe head injury sustained during a match against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. While the player, Yasser Al-Shahrani, had to undergo surgery after the match, the operations were successful and he was discharged from hospital.The claim was shared here on Facebook on November 25, 2022."Brother Yasser, who was injured after colliding with the knee of th
DECEMBER 4 — As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been pretty busy trying to catch up with all the 2022 movies that...
Breel Embolo’s participation in the Qatar World Cup for his adopted Switzerland has spurned false claims in his native Cameroon, especially after his team beat the Africans. Social media accounts claimed a video showed a crowd attacking Embolo’s family house in Yaoundé after he scored the lone goal that earned Switzerland the win. But the claim is false: AFP Fact Check found that the crowd was protesting a power cut in front of the electricity office in the Cameroonian city of Bertoua. “Angry yo
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said DAP had given its support to PKR president Datuk Ser...