February 8, 2026

Lunar New Year Taboos: What to Eat, Say and Buy for Good Luck

As Lunar New Year nears, learn which foods, words, and gifts to avoid to attract luck and keep bad vibes away. Pears, clocks, and the number four are no-go! Find out why hiding coins in dumplings brings wealth and why red rules this festive season.

February 8, 2026

Lunar New Year Taboos: What to Eat, Say and Buy for Good Luck

As Lunar New Year nears, learn which foods, words, and gifts to avoid to attract luck and keep bad vibes away. Pears, clocks, and the number four are no-go! Find out why hiding coins in dumplings brings wealth and why red rules this festive season.

February 8, 2026

US Defense Ends Military Education Ties with Harvard Kennedy School

The US Defense Department will stop graduate military education at Harvard's Kennedy School from next year. Secretary Pete Hegseth says officers returned with 'globalist and radical ideologies'. This ends a long-standing academic link amid growing tensions with the university.

February 8, 2026

Moolampilly Evictee Families Left Stranded as Package Monitoring Committee Misses Monthly Meetings

The Moolampilly Package Monitoring Committee has not held a single meeting in six months despite past decisions for monthly reviews. Evicted families fight for rehab, compensation, and justice with no government response.

February 8, 2026

Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings Continue Across Great Britain Into Next Week

Great Britain faces nonstop rain with 85 flood warnings in England and many alerts nationwide. The Met Office warns no end in sight, with heavy rain expected all week.