25 Years On: Survivors of Odisha’s killer cyclone rebuild lives, haunted by unforgettable losses
Most survivors have managed to rebuild their lives despite the challenges of officials' insensitivity and bureaucratic delays.
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Vietnam welcomes 22,000 international students for this academic year
Of these, nearly 4,000 students are on government-sponsored scholarships, while the rest are self-funded, studying under bilateral agreements at the institutional or local levels.
29-year-old Malaysian pharmacist murdered in Melbourne, Australian media reports
The suspect is believed to be suffering from schizophrenia.
South Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
The two, adopted as infants—Hannan in the US and Ha in Belgium—recently discovered their full sibling connection through a MyHeritage DNA test, sparking this life-changing…
Know the vessels which took part in Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession
It consisted of 52 barges for the Kathin robe-offering ceremony presided over by Their Majesties the King and Queen on Sunday, Oct. 27.
These sneakers are inspired by an iconic Malaysian snack
Asics Skyhand OG ‘Mamee Monster’ sneaker is a “a unique fusion of street style, nostalgia, and Malaysian culture, all wrapped up in a design inspired by the iconic crunchy…
Seoul launches campaign to correct mistranslated Korean food
These errors stem from literal translations or automated services, which fail to convey the essence of traditional dishes.
Thailand’s ‘travelling tax’ to start with air travel from mid-2025
The renamed ‘landing fee,’ set at 300 baht for those arriving by air, will be used to purchase insurance for foreigners and improve basic facilities.
China’s international giant panda conservation cooperation to build on successes
Since 1994, China has engaged in giant panda conservation research cooperation with 26 institutions in 20 countries, during which 68 cubs have been born overseas.
Rare Hokkaido puppies immediately adopted by dog lovers
The Hokkaido dog is a rare breed native to Hokkaido which is a designated living natural monument of Japan.