‘Check on your friends’: Actor, model Humaira Asghar Ali’s tragic death leaves celebrities soul searching
The ex-Tamasha Ghar contestant's passing has raised uncomfortable questions about neglect and isolation in showbiz.
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Con Dao is a premier tourism destination in Vietnam, attracting nearly 400,000 visitors in the first half of 2025. Local authorities emphasise preserving the island’s unique…
India’s Vatsala, believed to be oldest elephant in captivity, dies aged over 100
Vatsala served actively in tiger tracking operations for nearly a decade. She retired in 2003, but continued to contribute to the elephant camp by caring for the young calves of…
Tokyo library with Ukrainian books for evacuees established by Ukraine woman
The library was established by Dariia Murakami, 41, of Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture. In 2014, she fled the military conflict occurring in her home country of Ukraine and moved to…
Pakistani writer Dur e Aziz’s ‘A Splintering’ is a rare novel that dares to ask, what if women wanted more?
The upcoming book is a sharp, unsentimental take on ambition, class and desire.
Singaporeans flocking to Malaysia’s Johor for durian feasts
The Musang King durian tour to Johor Baru, for instance, costs SG$110 (RM364) for a day tour including transport, an all-you-can-eat Musang King lunch, and an eight-course dinner.
Japan’s Karatsu Castle celebrates 7,777,777th visitor on July 7; milestone visitor receives seven gifts
From the highest of the castle's five floors, visitors can enjoy views of Karatsu Bay and Niji-no-Matsubara, a designated special national scenic beauty spot.
South Korean actor Lee Si-young reveals pregnancy via embryo with ex-husband without his consent
Lee explained that she and her ex-husband had been preparing for a second child through IVF during their marriage. However, time passed without proceeding with embryo implantation…
Where did Korea’s city cars go? Find out in 2 minutes
The segment, which saw annual sales of over 200,000 units and left iconic models like the Tico and Matiz, has continued to decline, dropping another 32 percent to just 36,989…
Dong Giao: the Vietnamese village where wood comes to life
Despite the pressures of modern times, the village thrives through creativity, dedication and the sharing of knowledge across generations.