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Tourist killed after boardwalk breaks at Taiwan’s popular attraction Alishan

A 76-year-old woman surnamed Liow died from a head injury sustained during the fall. Four other tourists, aged between 54 and 84, suffered bruises and fractures but are currently…

  • Published: November 15, 202410:53 am
  • Author Angelica Ang
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Why South Korean President Yoon golfing is so controversial

Playing golf is almost a taboo for politicians in Korea. The expensive nature of the sport means that it is seen as an elite indulgence, rather than a pastime for ordinary people.

  • Published: November 14, 202410:48 am
  • Author Son Ji-Hyoung
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Single-person households in Japan expected to top 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050

The trend is attributed to an increase in unmarried people, the declining birth rate and the aging population.

  • Published: November 14, 202410:47 am
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Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery

Daim breathed his last at 8.21am on Wednesday while receiving treatment at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya. He was 86.

  • Published: November 14, 202410:46 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino
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College student falls from terrace during fight with ex-boyfriend, dies

Initial investigation by the Abellana police showed that the 21-year-old woman lost her balance and fell off the third floor terrace during the fight.

  • Published: November 14, 202410:45 am
  • Author Futch Anthony Inso
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Korean study finds ‘obese’ BMI may actually be healthiest

The country's BMI obesity threshold should be raised to 27 amid changes in body types and health patterns, experts say.

  • Published: November 13, 202410:15 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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Singapore man forged Grab receipts, timesheets to dupe employer into disbursing over $24k to him

Muhammad Fariz Shaik Sha Marican, 33, also made false medical certificates and an electronic letter purportedly from the Singapore Armed Forces, causing the Ministry of Health,…

  • Published: November 13, 202410:14 am
  • Author Nadine Chua
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South Korean actor Song Jae-rim dies at 39

There is currently no evidence of foul play, per an official from the Seoul Seongdong Police Station.

  • Published: November 13, 202410:13 am
  • Author Hong Yoo
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Body-in-freezer case in Kuala Lumpur probed as murder

It was previously reported that the woman was allegedly murdered by her son three years ago who hid her body in a freezer.

  • Published: November 13, 202410:12 am
  • Author Farik Zolkepli
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Indonesian university investigates alleged plagiarism involving history lecturers

The investigation involves two books written by Gadjah Mada University lecturers on the history of the Madiun regency in East Java and Raden Rangga Prawiradirdja III.

  • Published: November 12, 202411:49 am
  • Author Nur Janti

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