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Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee has been crowned Asia's best coffee shop for the second year running by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. It ranked sixth globally in 2026, the same as last year. Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee The ranking, based on public votes and expert evaluations, aims to identify the world's best coffee shops by assessing the quality of coffee, food and pastries, barista skills, customer service, innovation, ambiance, and consistency, accord

Story of Ono in Malaysia has been named Asia's second best coffee shop this year after Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Story of Ono moved up one place to eighth in the world list. Drinks are served at Story of Ono coffee shop in Malaysia The ranking evaluated cafés across the globe based on criteria including coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, ambience, sustainability practices, food and pastry offering

Bangladesh on Sunday launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast‑spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the country. Health ministry figures show ‌there have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections nationwide. Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads The campaign, led by the health ministry with support from UNICEF, t

Tennis legend Roger Federer has made the Forbes's annual billionaire list for the first time this year, after achieving this status last year. Roger Federer attends a Wimbledon match in 2025 Federer, 44, a former tennis superstar with 20 Grand Slam titles, became a billionaire last year with an estimated $1.1 billion fortune, thanks to incomes throughout his decorated career and his stake in Swiss footwear brand On Running. According to Bloomberg , Federer earned $130.6 milli

The multidisciplinary DJ and producer Anyma and global superstar LISA have officially released their first-ever collaboration, “ Bad Angel ,” arriving a day before Coachella 2026. Lisa, a member of K-pop group Blackpink in Teaser “Bad Angel” The track was first teased earlier in the week via an Instagram post on April 7. The teaser featured brief but striking clips from the music video, along with a looping snippet of the song. Its official release came just ahead of Anym

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he agreed to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks as part of a ceasefire deal if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington "Subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack

The Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on Earth, but on Tuesday they got to chat with colleagues floating elsewhere in space. This handout picture released on April 7, 2026, by NASA shows Earth drawing closer to passing behind the Moon, about six minutes before "Earthset," as seen from the Orion spacecraft on April 6, 2026 "We have been waiting for this like you can't imagine," said Artemis II mission c

There is no one-size-fits-all answer for regular egg consumption, as whether a person should eat eggs every day depends on their overall diet, eating habits, health status and individual risk factors. Brown eggs in a basket Eggs are often dubbed a "superfood" because of their rich nutritional profile. Eggs provide high-quality protein and a complete range of essential amino acids, including leucine, which supports muscle protein synthesis. Egg yolks, in particular, are rich i

The world's longest-running beauty pageant, Miss World, is set to be held in Vietnam for the first time at the end of this year. The Miss World Vietnam organization announced on Wednesday night that more than 130 contestants are expected to take part in this year’s Miss World competition. Reigning Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata "In the coming time, the world will gather in Vietnam for a special celebration," the organization said in a statement. Julia Morley, chairwoman of the

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has officially reversed his retirement decision, confirming a high-profile return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. Tyson Fury after successfully defending his WBC heavyweight title, The Ring and the Union Belt, a special edition made specifically for his fight against Dilian Whyte at Wembley on April 23, 2022 The bout, set to take place in the U.K., will be broadcast globally on Netflix on April 11. This marks the

Indonesian coal mining billionaire Low Tuck Kwong, the third richest man in Indonesia, is suing two business partners for AUD9.6 million (US$6.6 million) after discovering "material defects" in properties he bought from them. Indonesian billionaire Low Tuck Kwong In June 2025, Low and his company Energy Resource Investment entered into a share purchase agreement with Peter Kwee, a tycoon known for distributing cars, to pay SGD32.2 million (US$24.9 million) for the majority st

Meta will shut down website Messenger.com on April 16 and redirect users to Facebook’s messaging page as part of its shift away from standalone desktop platforms. Users accessing the site have begun seeing a message saying: " Messenger.com is moving to fb.com/messages on 16 April 2026." After the date visitors to the site will automatically be redirected to Facebook. Facebook Messenger app Although both platforms share a similar interface and are operated by Meta Platforms

Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market. iPhone 17e color variants The move comes as memory chip prices climb amid a global shortage, suggesting Apple is willing to absorb some component cost pressure to make its lowest-priced model more compelling. By offering higher storage at the same price point, A

Blackpink’s Lisa turned heads in a midriff-baring outfit at a show for Louis Vuitton, the fashion house owned by the family of her boyfriend Frédéric Arnault. Lisa was one the celebrity guests attending Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, the Korean Herald reported. Lisa of Blackpink at the Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week According to Elle magazine, she

Rosé of Blackpink has made history as the first K-pop artist to win a trophy at the Brit Awards, Britain's most prestigious pop music honors. Rosé, a member of K-pop group Blackpink According to The Korea Times , the singer won International Song of the Year at the 46th Brit Awards ceremony held Saturday in Manchester for "APT.," her collaboration with American pop star Bruno Mars. "Give a shout out to Blackpink: Jennie , Jisoo and Lisa, I love you guys so much," Rosé said on

The global toy brand LEGO has released a new promotional video featuring football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior assembling a World Cup trophy. (From L) Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe star in the World Cup promo video for LEGO In the video, the four global stars sat around a round table and built the LEGO model of the World Cup trophy together. A spinning wheel was set on the table to decide who w

Vietnamese cha gio has been named one of the world's best deep-fried dishes by international food magazine Taste Atlas, which notes its balance of savory fillings and golden-fried rice paper. Vietnamese fried spring rolls cha gio Ranked at number 48, the roll is the only representative from Vietnam on Taste Atlas's "100 best deep-fried dishes in the world." Known as cha gio in the south and nem ran in the north, it features a filling of minced pork and shrimp wrapped in rice

OK Lim, founder of failed oil trader Hin Leong, was taken into custody to serve his 13.5-year jail sentence after he surrendered at a hospital in Singapore. Singapore's former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin arrives to be sentenced at the State Court in Singapore on Nov. 18, 2024 Lim Oon Kuin, widely known as OK Lim, was supposed to surrender at the State Courts for his sentence on Wednesday before his bail was extended until 3 p.m. on Thursday. Since the 84-year-old was still not di

Chinese street food malatang, a dish with meats, vegetables and noodles simmered in a broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili, is gaining global popularity, with restaurants popping up across Asia and Europe. A malatang restaurant storefront According to the South China Morning Post , malatang, literally meaning "numbing, spicy and hot," originated in Sichuan Province in southwestern China. Often described as a "personal hotpot," malatang allows customers to c

Taiwanese travelers lead Asia in culinary-driven tourism, with nearly half citing food as their primary motivation for travel, according to online travel platform Agoda. People at a street food stall at Raohe night market in Taiwan Its 2026 Travel Outlook survey found that 47% of respondents from Taiwan prioritize food experiences when planning trips, placing them ahead of other Asian markets. Vietnamese travelers ranked second, with 35% highlighting a strong interest in expl