Pakistan’s population explosion — a blessing or a curse?
As Pakistan's population surges past 240 million, the nation grapples with a demographic crisis demanding urgent reforms to stave off the looming threats of poverty and inequality.
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Increasing number of middle-aged, elderly women taking ballet classes in Japan
Ballet has become so popular among adult women, there is even a competition exclusively for adults wishing to perform on stage.
The tale of an amputated camel and a broken society
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Deadly Seoul City Hall car crash fuels hatred toward senior drivers
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Even in an age of digital entertainment, Frankie Yeo still believes in the artistry and power of puppetry.
Heatwaves and hormones: How climate change is taking a toll on women’s menstruation cycles
Research shows menstruation is either delayed or occurs much earlier than expected in countries most vulnerable to climate change.
China patrols show 10-dash line push in West Philippine Sea, South China Sea
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Coal use reaches record in Indonesia and Philippines, endangering climate goals: Study
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The image of South Korea overseas
"AI personifies South Korea as a charming K-pop girl with the background of 'the famous neon streets of South Korea,'" Ron Winkler writes in an online article.