10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World, Including Vietnam and Singapore

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Bridges are not just infrastructure that connect roads, but they are a form of human creativity. The unique and captivating architectural style of bridges represents historical and contemporary architecture. Whether it’s high-tech innovation in Scandinavia, ancient straw rope pathways in Peru, or modern designs that adorn the skylines of big cities, the world would feel … Read more

Austria files terrorism charges in plot to attack Taylor Swift show – National

By Staff The Associated Press Posted February 16, 2026 1:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024. … Read more

East Timor triggers Asean first, accuses Myanmar of war crimes

Myanmar ’s military government ordered East Timor ’s senior diplomat to leave the country after judicial authorities from the fellow Southeast Asian country accepted a criminal complaint against Myanmar’s armed forces, state media said on Monday. The move sharply escalates tensions between the two countries and is a rare step between members of the Association … Read more

Olympic medals are already falling apart, and we’re not even a week in – National

Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics say they’re investigating why medals are breaking — not even one week into the Games — after some athletes reported issues. Team USA alpine ski racing gold medallist Breezy Johnson revealed during a press conference that the ribbon of her sporting hardware had broken away from the metal shortly … Read more

Burj Khalifa to Lose Status as World’s Tallest Building

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, still holds the record as the world’s tallest building at 828 meters. However, that position is likely to change soon, given Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to build even taller buildings and Dubai’s efforts to renew its iconic project. This architectural competition marks a new chapter in large-scale infrastructure … Read more

Lindsey Vonn received two operations for leg fracture after horrific crash – National

U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilize her after a horrific crash 13 seconds into one of the most hotly anticipated races at the Winter Olympics. Vonn, 41, was flown by helicopter to the Ca’ Foncello Hospital in the city of … Read more

Style by SCMP turns 20 – we look back at our archive of covers

Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting news-stands this Friday, February 13, features many bright talents who have helped make Hong Kong – and the wider Asia region – a creative powerhouse over the past two decades. That includes pre-eminent tastemakers like designer Barney … Read more