South Korean toddlers cramming for English tests: Time for a legal ban?
Bill seeks to curb intensive English courses for young kids amid frenzy over elite English preschools.
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Malala, the girl who needs no introduction, just reintroduced herself
The Nobel Peace Prize winner opens up about therapy, marriage, and her gymbro era in a refreshingly personal way.
In far west Nepal, even elected officials bow to outlawed menstruation tradition
The punishing custom of banishing menstruating women to isolation sheds continues due to superstition, fear, and social pressure.
Trio sent to prosecutors for illegally selling BTS’ flight information
A foreign airline employee is suspected of illegally obtaining the flight information of BTS members and other major celebrities and handing it over to accomplices, who then sold…
Love in the Time of Monsoon: A flooded Philippine church wedding
Barefoot bridesmaids, a resolute priest, and loved ones stood firm, turning what could have been a disaster into a striking display of love, faith, and resilience.
Most Malaysian women still unaware of risks of cervical cancer, HPV
The National Cancer Society Malaysia's managing director said many women wrongly believe they are not at risk because they feel healthy.
Fatal shooting sparks alarm in South Korea over DIY firearms
A simple online search of keywords such as “DIY gun” or “homemade pistol” on platforms such as YouTube showed numerous videos demonstrating how to make guns with materials…
Over 200 stranded tourists rescued amid Pakistan floods: officials
The devastating impacts of climate change have become more visible in Gilgit-Baltistan as cloudburst-induced floods wreaked havoc across the region.
Nepal recorded 52 daily cybercrime cases last fiscal year
Social media platforms Facebook and TikTok lead in cybercrime and fraud incidents.
Bringing truth to the public: Asian media leaders tackle disinformation at AMS 2025
Gathered under the theme “Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence & Beyond," the summit is a platform not just for looking back, but for charting a proactive course forward in a…