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The recent romantic connection between former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry is taking the internet by storm. Beyond their personal lives, this relationship raises intriguing questions about the intersection of celebrity culture and political branding.Trudeau is often dubbed the “first prime minister of the Instagram age,” and has adeptly utilized social media to craft a relatable and progressive image, according to the Guardian. His strategic use of platforms like Instagram has allowed him to connect with younger audiences. Values such as inclusivity and environmental consciousness are no strangers to him. This approach has been instrumental in shaping his political persona and public perception.Perry is known for her outspoken political stances and activism, and has similarly leveraged her celebrity status to influence public discourse, according to the Varierty. Her support for various social causes and political figures has demonstrated the power of ..

Simon van Teutem is a 27-year-old Dutch author, journalist, and Oxford graduate who has become a prominent voice in the global debate over how and why Gen Z talent ends up in elite corporate jobs that often feel unfulfilling. Instead of accepting lucrative offers from McKinsey and Morgan Stanley after graduation, he chose a different path: investigating the psychological, social and economic forces that steer the smartest students into a narrow set of careers.The turning point: leaving the corporate fast trackVan Teutem studied politics and economics at Oxford University, where he saw his peers funnelled into consulting, investment banking and corporate law. What troubled him most was not the prestige of these paths but how inevitable they felt. In interviews, he has said that most students believed they had limitless choices but still selected from the same small handful of firms. After internships at BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and McKinsey, he realised that he too had become part of..

AdvertisementAmericas and the CaribbeanWorldAmericasUS warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on VenezuelaThe visit comes a week after the US embassy in Trinidad and Tobago warned Americans to stay away from US government facilities there
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAssociated PressPublished: 7:02am, 27 Oct 2025A US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital on Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its President Nicolas Maduro.
AdvertisementThe arrival of the USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, in the capital of the Caribbean nation is in addition to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, which is moving closer to Venezuela.Maduro criticised the movement of the carrier as an attempt by the US government to fabricate “a new eternal war” against his country.
US President Donald Trump has accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organised crime gang Tren de Ara..

AdvertisementHong Kong politicsHong KongPoliticsBeijing’s liaison office vows to help Hong Kong efforts on national developmentLiaison office also stresses importance of studying and applying ‘spirit’ of the country’s recent political leadership meeting
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPJiang ChuqinPublished: 7:00am, 27 Oct 2025Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has pledged to support the city’s integration into national development plans while stressing the importance of studying and applying the “spirit” of the country’s recent political leadership meeting, which will shape policymaking over the next five years.
AdvertisementThe head of the central government’s liaison office, Zhou Ji, conveyed on Saturday the guiding ideology of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and laid out the work requirements for the city. The plenary session concluded on Thursday.
The meeting, which was attended by the heads of various departmen..

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a slow-moving trajectory of just 1 mph (2 km/h), Melissa poses a serious threat to the island nation. Jamaican officials have issued urgent warnings, urging residents to prepare for potential catastrophic flooding, landslides, and extended power outages. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Melissa could strengthen into a major hurricane by early next week, making it one of the most powerful storms to impact Jamaica in recent history.Hurricane Melissa overview and forecastAs of October 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, Hurricane Melissa was located approximately 145 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm is moving very slowly to the west-northwest at 1 mph (2 km/h), which increases the duration of its impact on the region. The National Hurri..