80 Years after WWII, junior high school badge found in natural cave in Okinawa
Finder hopes DNA analysis can determine family for the badge to be returned.
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Monkey nuisance at Singapore columbarium: Visitors asked not to leave food offerings unattended
The reminder comes after a Facebook post on May 1 which said the animals were harassing visitors during Qing Ming Festival prayers.
Who let the bots out? Robot dogs on the job in Singapore
These robot dogs have found no shortage of work—taking on jobs in underground maintenance areas, construction sites, and even in social services.
In Nepal, lesbian couple went to register marriage. Law enforcement separated them
Case shows court’s ruling to allow same-sex marriage has yet to get social acceptance in the Himalayan country.
Trafficked Cambodian sisters’ desperate social media appeal leads to rescue in China
The increase in trafficking cases has been concerning, with many Cambodian women being trafficked to China under the guise of arranged marriages.
French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
The incident occurred on May 7, when Yoo Yoon-jin, a South Korean content creator was livestreaming a walk, when a man on an electric scooter approached her from behind, shouting,…
South Korean politicians use ‘mukbang,’ YouTube livestreaming to engage with voters
This culture of connecting with fans through casual livestreaming is a staple of the K-pop industry, but has now seeped into the realm of politics.
Japan’s washi paper used to mend historical documents at U.S. National Archives, overseas museums
Washi is light, strong, water-resistant and endowed with a beautiful texture. It can also last more than 1,000 years if kept correctly.
Cathay Pacific apologises after 3-year-old was served white wine on its flight
The airlines also offered to refund the child’s ticket with three one-class upgrade vouchers and to cover the costs of medical check-ups.
Vietnam police warn foreigners to comply with traffic laws after dangerous driving caught on camera
At around 5pm last Sunday, a foreign male tourist drove a motorbike without a helmet and with both hands off the steering, endangering other road users on Highway 973 in Phu Quoc…