The Grand Final of Eurovision Asia 2026 has taken a major step closer, with the running order now revealing two of the night’s most closely watched positions: the opener and the closer. Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên will be the first artist to perform, giving her the responsibility of launching the show and setting the pace for the evening. At the other end of the line-up, Malaysia’s Aina Abdul will deliver the final competitive performance, closing the musical portion of the Grand Fina

The Netherlands will not compete at Eurovision 2027, after public broadcaster NPO reversed its earlier plan to return to the contest. The decision centres on Israel’s participation and the wider public debate it has sparked inside the Netherlands. NPO had stepped in after Dutch network Avrotros said it would not take part next year. Last month, the broadcaster signalled that the country would return in 2027. On Tuesday, that position changed. NPO media director Jurre Bosman s

The Royal Thai Navy held its second full-dress rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, marking another key step in preparations for one of Thailand’s most solemn and visually distinctive royal ceremonies. The rehearsal supported the royal journey to offer Kathin robes in the annual merit-making ceremony for 2026. This year’s ceremony carries special meaning, as it marks the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s fourth-cycle birthday, w

Sergio Perez’s Formula One future has been settled well before his biggest personal milestone arrives. The Mexican driver will remain with Cadillac until 2029 after signing a multi-year contract extension with the American Formula One team. The timing matters. Perez is set to make his 300th Grand Prix start at his home race in Mexico City this weekend, giving the announcement extra weight in front of one of F1’s most passionate crowds. At 36, Perez is not just staying on the