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US President Donald Trump Now Becomes 'Acting President of Venezuela'
US President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social featuring himself with the phrase "acting president of Venezuela," sparking speculation among observers about his intentions and escalating te...
Trump flips off factory worker after Epstein taunt
US President Donald Trump gestured with his middle finger at a factory worker who criticized him regarding the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during an event in Michigan. The incident was captured on vid...
Malaysia tightens grip on major social media platforms – will it make the internet safer?
Malaysia has mandated that major social media and messaging platforms, those with over eight million users, must now comply with local licensing under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commi...
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
Following the death of China's leader associated with population control measures, social media in China has been filled with criticism and regret regarding the one-child policy that was enforced from...
As Iran protests continue, viral rumours flood the web, here are the main ones
Euronews highlights how rumours are fueling public unrest during continuing Iranian protests, with social media accelerating the spread of misinformation and unverified narratives....
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Social media posts emphasizing economic insecurity among Americans have sparked debates in China about U.S. societal issues and challenged preconceived notions. Influencers use the term 'kill line,' o...
Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, garners praise online
A secondary school student in China named Zhao Tianyu has gained internet fame for offering voluntary traditional Chinese medicine consultations to his classmates. A video shared by one of his teacher...
Philippine army colonel faces charges after anti-Marcos post goes viral amid coup concerns
A Philippine army colonel has been relieved of his command and faces charges after making public comments against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on social media. The colonel, Audie Mongao, voluntarily ...
Chinese woman resembles actress Joey Wong after losing 20kg, plans dance career
A Chinese woman named Liu Wendi from Ezhou, Hubei province, has lost 20 kilograms over four months and is now mistaken for actress Joey Wong online. Liu's weight loss journey gained attention with a v...
Czech National Bank Has $404.56 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META
The Czech National Bank increased its holdings in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 3.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. It now owns 550,889 shares of the company after purc...
Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers on walkway with funny pose gains 10 million views
A middle-aged Chinese man attracted attention at Shanghai Pudong International Airport when he joined a group of dancers performing traditional Dunhuang dance moves and struck a humorous pose, garneri...
Japanese tourist in China receives extreme kindness after car crash, changing perceptions
A Japanese tourist, known as @takomanmaru on social media, experienced remarkable kindness from Chinese locals following a car accident on December 14th. This incident significantly altered her perspe...
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
A Chinese app for single individuals has gained significant popularity recently. As a response to this surge, the developer has announced plans to introduce a subscription model and revise the app's n...
Social Media Stocks To Follow Today – January 10th
MarketBeat's stock screener tool suggests seven social media stocks for investors to follow today. These companies include Strive, Trump Media & Technology Group, JOYY (twice likely a repetition or ty...
Trump Son Dumps Her; Father Sends Her to Athens: U.S. Ambassador Driving Greeks Wild
This article discusses an incident where Trump's son reportedly ended a relationship and his father subsequently arranged for the woman to be sent to Greece. The situation has become somewhat of a med...
South Koreans puzzled over Busan airport backdrop in US warning to Maduro
A social media post from the White House featuring a black-and-white image of President Trump showing what appears to be Busan airport in South Korea as background has puzzled internet users in South ...
Nike tracksuit worn by Venezuela’s Maduro is selling out after viral photo
A photograph posted by US President Donald Trump of arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wearing a distinctive grey Nike tracksuit has resulted in high demand for the item, leading to sold-out...
China mum shares toddler’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, receives online support
A Chinese mother has gained significant online attention for sharing her toddler daughter's journey through hip dysplasia rehabilitation on social media. The girl, nicknamed Tiantian, was diagnosed wi...
One-armed Malaysian man works hard as food delivery rider to save for wedding, inspires many
Ahmad Nabil Rosli, a 26-year-old from Terengganu, Malaysia, received widespread social media attention for his dedication to working as a food delivery rider despite having lost his left arm in a road...
China woman undertaker criticised for disrespecting the dead by wearing make-up at work
Pan Meili, a 30-year-old Chinese undertaker with 15 years of experience, has sparked controversy for wearing makeup while performing her duties in a funeral service franchise in Qingdao. Her good look...
China owner of poisoned ‘smiling Shiba Inu’ berated for exploiting canine’s death
The owners of Peppa, a famous online Shiba Inu for its smile, have faced criticism after the dog's death from poisoning in Shandong province. The couple is accused of profiting from the incident....
Clip of 3 hikers scaling slope at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park goes viral
A video has gone viral showing three hikers climbing up a section of Brick Hill near Hong Kong's Ocean Park from inside a cable car. The footage raises safety concerns as the mountain is rugged and st...
China influencer with 44 million followers banned for zooming in on women’s breasts in live-stream
A Chinese influencer known as Liu Ergou has been banned by authorities for broadcasting an allegedly vulgar pool party on a live-streaming platform where he had 44 million followers. The stream featur...
How one influencer is bringing new energy to horse racing
Griffin Johnson, an influential social media personality with millions of followers, has become a significant figure in the horse racing industry....
Perfume's multicultural journey: From antiquity to TikTok
The article explores perfume's rich historical roots which span multiple regions including Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, and Europe. Despite often being marketed through a Eurocentric viewpoint, the piec...
Hong Kong teaching hospital investigates staff over viral ‘water fight’ video
A Hong Kong teaching hospital has launched an investigation following a viral social media video showing medical staff engaged in what appeared to be a water fight using syringes filled with liquid in...
China Santa Claus: how Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’
A video circulating on Chinese social media shows an actor portraying Oboi, a feared military commander from the Qing dynasty, as Santa Claus at a tourist resort in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province. The ...
China girl, 12, pens essay to thank ‘second dad’ for support, offers him US$140 after job loss
A 12-year-old girl named Jia Jia wrote an emotional essay to her uncle Wei Yi and his wife Lu, whom she refers to as her second father and mother. The couple adopted Jia Jia after the death of her fat...
China excavator driver paints digger in pink Hello Kitty style ‘to satisfy girlish heart’
A 35-year-old female excavator operator from Heze, Shandong province, China, painted her construction vehicle in bright pink and decorated it with Hello Kitty stickers. Known online as the 'Excavator ...
Chinese man sues fiancée for US$7,000 in gifts, dating expenses, claims she eats too much
A Chinese man has faced online criticism for suing his fiancée to recover approximately US$2,800 in gifts and the initial bride price payment from her family. He alleged that she ate excessively....
China actor rejects US$2,800 fee to be mountain-climbing companion, plans to change jobs
A Chinese actor previously offered hiking companion services on Mount Tai for 799 yuan (US$115), which was later misrepresented as costing 19,999 yuan (US$2,800). The actor, Shi Yuanting, plans to tra...
China woman films dog eating from plate at restaurant; shop vows to sue after brief closure
A Chinese woman faces potential legal action after posting a video of her dog eating mutton rolls directly from a plate in a Beijing hotpot restaurant on December 16. The incident led to the temporary...