South Korean actor Jung’s paternity reveal exposes where Korea stands on extramarital babies
Online backlash targets 'irresponsible' behavior, overshadowing congratulations for the baby's arrival.
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Singapore police helped in Interpol’s largest anti-human trafficking op; over 3,200 victims rescued
Interpol uncovered dozens of cases that saw people being trafficked and forced to work in scam centres to cheat others, a shift from traditional trafficking patterns, where human…
‘Ribbit’ or regret? Internet divided over Pizza Hut China’s frog-topped offering
According to an advertisement on Pizza Hut China’s Weibo account, the pizza was available for pre-orders from Nov 18 to 20 as part of a 169 yuan (S$31) limited-edition set meal,…
Malaysian Home Ministry ordered to return seized Swatch ‘Pride’ watches
Justice Amarjeet Singh made the order after allowing Swatch's judicial review application against the authorities' raid on the watches. He said the raid that was conducted in May,…
Industry experts predict tough choices as NewJeans’ ultimatum nears
Industry experts predict three potential contract termination scenarios, none of which seem likely to result in a peaceful resolution.
Stolen shoe mystery solved at Japanese kindergarten when security camera catches weasel in the act
A weasel with a tiny shoe in its mouth was spotted on the video footage after police installed three cameras in the school in the prefecture of Fukuoka.
The Newari musical group helping women play traditional instruments
Lubhoo Dhaa Khala has been raising a new generation of Newari women musicians, in what is a welcome break for a domain traditionally preserved for men.
South Korea to hold own memorial for forced labour victims, boycotting Japan’s event
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry reverses course at last minute amid growing domestic backlash.
Shohei Ohtani fans flock to baseball superstar’s hometown in Iwate prefecture
Mr. Ohtani’s hometown is capitalising on the economic effects brought by the 30-year-old baseball hero.
49-year-old Vietnamese bodybuilder proves age no barrier to success
Le Thi Huong Giang is the oldest world champion in Vietnamese bodybuilding history.