Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15’ faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The show is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualisation and commodification of minors.
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Museum in Japan says painting is forgery by German art forger; full refund of US$446k sought
The Tokushima Modern Art Museum has confirmed that its oil painting “At the Cycle-Race Track” is a forgery by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a notorious German art forger.
Indonesia’s Idul Fitri exodus comes early amid work-from-anywhere policy
A recent survey by the Transportation Ministry has estimated that 146.48 million people will make their homebound journeys this year, with the peak of 'mudik' flow expected to…
Giant panda Fu Bao returns to Sichuan nature reserve after health scare
In December, she was observed trembling and was immediately subjected to a physical examination and close monitoring. After undergoing a series of medical tests, no abnormalities…
Pakistani YouTuber booked under blasphemy over perfume launch
In a recent video, since deleted from his social media accounts, Rajab Butt launched his “295” perfume which refers to the namesake blasphemy law in the Pakistan Penal Code.
Appeals trial begins for Vietnamese real estate tycoon in nation’s biggest fraud
In October last year, Truong My Lan was sentenced to life in prison for fraud, 12 years for money laundering, and eight years for illegally transporting currency.
Motorcyclist swallowed by sinkhole in Seoul found dead
Rescue operations were 'very difficult' for authorities, as the soil was mixed with water and heavy equipment from a nearby construction site, fire authorities told the press…
Singaporean man caught with 140 videos and 1,770 pictures showing child porn gets jail, caning
Alfred Ee Sung Chong, 32, pleaded guilty to one count each of voyeurism, insulting a woman’s modesty and being in possession of child abuse material.
Indonesian police investigate intimidation of journalists
"This comes amid pressure from civil society groups to safeguard press freedom and ensure the safety of the country’s reporters. "
Cambodian women deconstruct consent via traditional Khmer dance
The classical dance was used to explore the importance of personal autonomy and gender equality.