Malaysian students among world’s most bullied
Data from the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that Malaysia ranked fourth out of 45 countries in bullying prevalence among eighth-grade…
Zookeeper fatally mauled by lions at Bangkok zoo
Pol Col Niruchpol Yothamat, head of Khan Na Yao Police Station, found that the staff member had entered the lion enclosure to feed the animals without following the zoo’s safety…
Bangladeshi family assaulted, looted; envoy’s car vandalised in Nepal
A diplomatic source in Kathmandu also said the embassy rescued a total of 30 Bangladeshis -- 10 from the international airport and 20 from various parts of Kathmandu – amid the…
Locals in Vietnam’s Central Highlands hand over rare yellow-cheeked gibbon to authorities
The police acknowledged the couple's action, and at the same time, called on the community to work together to protect the environment and denounce acts of illegal hunting and…
In the Philippines, grated coconut makes good dialogue, literally and figuratively
If you’re in Muslim Town for the first time, you can’t go wrong with spicy savories, like beef randang, veggie murtabak, and chicken or (seafood) piaparan, whose spice levels…
Mountains, yaks, and endless skies: Dutch tourists’ impressions of Mongolia
After three weeks spent exploring Mongolia, a 'long-time dream' of theirs, Harrold Mertens and Carolien Molenaar share their impressions.
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai approaches Delhi High Court over explicit AI-generated content using her likeness
The court, while hearing her plea on Tuesday, hinted at issuing an interim order restraining platforms and individuals from using her identity without consent.
Seoul mayor unveils plan to boost life expectancy by 3 years
Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled Seoul’s citywide health initiative, seeking to make healthier diets and regular exercise everyday habits through expanded health facilities, healthier…
Compact needle-carrying device for diabetes patients wins James Dyson Award for Singapore
Zoey Chan, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, created Nido, a compact device to safely organise and eject insulin needles, addressing the challenges of carrying and disposing of them.
Not just a disaster, Pakistan’s 2025 floods are a call to reimagine resilience
With global wisdom and local resolve, this crisis can spark a revolution in preparedness, ensuring no flood catches us off guard again.