Taylor Swift made Grammy history by winning Album of the Year for “Midnights,” marking her fourth time clinching the prestigious award, while Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét, Billie Eilish, and Finneas secured other top honors during the ceremony. Key Facts: Swift’s “Midnights” not only won Album of the Year but also earned the Best Pop Vocal […]
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It’s been 12 years since Usher descended from the sky to perform his hit “OMG” as a special guest during the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in Arlington, Texas—a two-minute routine that culminated with him leaping over will.i.am’s head and landing in a split. “Since that day, I think, I had it in my mind
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SINGAPORE: Former UOB chairman and CEO, Wee Cho Yaw, was a “titan of Singapore’s banking industry,” said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Feb 4), as he led the tributes to the late businessman. Mr. Wee died at the age of 95, Singapore bank UOB announced on Saturday. He helmed the bank for more
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In the summer of 1689, the poet Matsuo Basho departed from the port town of Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture, embarking on a northward journey along the Sea of Japan. His destination was Kisakata, an inlet adorned with around 100 small, pine-covered islands, renowned for its natural beauty since the Heian Period (794-1185). Kisakata marked
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India has significant opportunities to enhance trade relations with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other countries in the coming years, according to an analysis by HSBC. Investors and businesses in India and across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region are poised for a decade of increased potential, as indicated by a
The presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on January 13 were, in many ways, the most consequential in the Indo-Pacific region this year. Although larger countries like Indonesia and India will have elections with more voters, Taiwan’s election provides unique insights. Firstly, Taiwan is the only Chinese-speaking country with a thriving democracy, demonstrating the
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In a thrilling match, Oumar Diakité’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for 10-man Ivory Coast over Mali, earning them a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams played heroically, saving four penalties in the shootout as South Africa advanced by beating Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties after a goalless
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Armed assailants have perpetrated a heinous act, shooting retired army general Segun Aremu, who held the esteemed title of Olukoro of Koro, a traditional ruler in the southwestern region of Nigeria. The attack occurred on Thursday night when the assailants forcefully entered the palace, also abducting his wife and another individual. Details regarding the identity
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Senegalese President Macky Sall has made the unprecedented decision to postpone the upcoming presidential elections, originally scheduled for later this month. In a decree announced on Saturday, President Sall cited controversies surrounding the disqualification of certain candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases. The decree repeals the law that convened the electoral body just
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Title: “African Music Shines: From Grammy Recognition to Global Impact” The diverse genres and talents of the African music industry are not just making waves on global charts but are also claiming a spot on the prestigious Grammy stage. The recently introduced Grammy category, “Best African Music Performance,” scheduled for this Sunday, signifies
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