Modi’s Kuwait Trip Closes Crucial Gap in Diplomacy with Gulf Region – The Diplomat

A Tokyo court sentenced Chinese national Jiang Zhuojun to eight months in prison for a May graffiti incident at Yasukuni Shrine, where he spray-painted "toilet" on a stone pillar. Prosecutors had sought a one-year sentence, but the judge deemed the punishment appropriate, citing Jiang's crucial role in the vandalism and the lack of reparations for the damage. Judge Yasushi Fuke stated that it is "unforgivable to turn to illegal actions to express one’s views." Full...

Sarah Garner, a veteran in luxury fashion, shifted her focus to sustainability after becoming a mother, founding Retykle in 2016 as a circular solution for children's fashion. The Hong Kong-based platform has become a leader in the resale market, promoting secondhand shopping and environmental consciousness. With a managed marketplace model, Retykle ensures trust and quality through physical inspections and guarantees, aiming to transform consumer behaviors and drive the adoption of sustainable fashion in Asia. Full...

Stray Kids’ Hyunjin and BigBang’s G-Dragon are challenging gender norms by sporting coloured nails, with G-Dragon showcasing nail art for his solo comeback, Power. In the realm of male aesthetic treatments, "Bro-tox" (Botox for men) is gaining popularity, with a 30% increase in male patients seeking services like Botox, fractional CO2 laser for acne scars, and hyperpigmentation treatments. Looking ahead to 2025, grooming trends for Singaporean men are expected to continue to rise, with more...

Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has secured a contract with BP for the engineering, procurement, construction, and onshore commissioning of the Kaskida floating production unit in the US Gulf of Mexico. The project, located in the Keathley Canyon area, will produce 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day from six wells in a water depth of 1,800 meters. BP estimates the development costs to be between $15bn and $20bn for this project, their first in the...

A powerful explosion at an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey killed 12 people and injured five others, with ambulances on the scene. The local governor confirmed the number of casualties and expressed condolences, while officials clarified that the injured were not in serious condition and the fire had been extinguished. All staff members were accounted for, and the cause of the blast is under investigation. Full Article

Netflix is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Squid Game season 2 on December 26, with a bold marketing campaign to engage fans worldwide. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has faced immense pressure and physical toll to deliver back-to-back seasons of the hit show. The second season features returning stars alongside newcomers, premiering during the holiday season to dominate year-end viewership and secure the future of one of Netflix's most valuable properties. Full Article