BIZARRE: 32 - What They Never Told You

China’s ability to strike Australia ‘will grow over next decade’ as it deploys new weapons systems

Think tank says China’s rapid military expansion is reshaping Asia’s security order and bringing into question Australia’s relative isolation from military threats

The Independent UK · Jun 15

6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference Convenes Top Industry Minds to Rewrite the Playbook for Post-Growth Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry trailblazers, hoteliers, investors, operators, and developers from across the region are set to gather for the 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference (#HMC2026) on June 24, 2026, at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Organised by Hospitality Asia, this prestigious event…

AAP · Jun 15

'You Look Asian': Man Fails Ethnicity Test While Trying to Flirt With Canadian Chess Champion Nemo Zhou

Canadian chess player Nemo Zhou's viral video captures a humorous street interaction where a stranger struggles to identify her ethnicity, sparking laughter and highlighting the comedy in social interactions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Agoda Spotlights Six Scenic Road Trip Destinations in Asia

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest recommendations highlight destinations where travelers can embark on scenic getaways where the journey itself becomes an integral part of the adventure. With a curated list of unique road trip destinations across Asia, Agoda's guide offers travelers the flexibility to…

AAP · Jun 15

Deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall

Shares have soared in Asia after a deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

AAP · Jun 15

World stocks surge, oil slides on US-Iran deal

World share markets have rallied hard as a framework peace deal between the United States and Iran promises to ease inflationary pressures globally.

AAP · Jun 15

Global Market Today: Asian shares surge, oil skids on Gulf deal

Markets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes. Oil prices plummeted on the news, with Brent crude falling significantly. This development offers relief to central banks worldwide ahead of key policy meetings this week.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Sadiq Khan hits out at 'relentless attack of lies and hatred' as mayor announces £7m London tourism campaign

The campaign, to be delivered by London & Partners, will launch in September and target audiences across Europe, the United States and Asia

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Thailand a regional data centre leader

Thailand is emerging as one of the fastest-growing data centre markets in Asia-Pacific, fuelled by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

I went to the UK's largest rock festival to see its one and only videogame band

The Primals took to the stage at Download Festival in their first non-Fanfest appearance outside of Asia.

PC Gamer · Jun 14