Filipinos gain appetite for business class flights
A travel company reported that business-class ticket sales among Filipino airline passengers rose by 10.5 percent to $12.56 million in 2024.
When sun sets, raccoon dogs come out to play in Seoul’s parks
With raccoon dogs spotted in 16 of Seoul's 25 districts, the city faces a new challenge: how to coexist with these unexpected urban dwellers.
The story behind the shoes Palestinian Oscar winner Basel Adra wore to the Academy Awards
The co-director of No Other Land is also the co-founder of a shoe brand that preserves Palestinian heritage and supports Palestinian women artisans.
Giant cat unveiled at new museum in Japan
The museum focuses on an interactive experience as its visitors encounter the art works in nature. On opening day, visitors, including families, arrived on an artificial island…
Does India’s power over Champions Trophy reveal ICC’s failure to maintain sporting fairness?
After refusing to travel to Pakistan — and forcing through a hybrid arrangement that will work for both parties in the future — India, as in all ICC tournaments, wanted to…
The Silent Struggle: Protecting Bangladesh’s wildlife, from forests to cities
The Animal Welfare Act, 2019 criminalises cruelty towards all animals, including stray dogs and cats. However, lack of awareness remains a major issue, particularly in rural areas…
Penang’s fasting ‘heroes’ defy heat to keep city clean
Despite fasting, the workers, known as Wira Kuning (Yellow Heroes), began sweeping and cleaning tasks across their zones at 6.30am daily.
Work out, not burn out: Your Ramadan workout guide
Stay fit this Ramadan by exercising wisely. Work out an hour after iftar, start with light cardio, incorporate yoga for flexibility, and stay hydrated. Complement workouts with…
South Korea’s SM Entertainment to launch K-pop training academy in Singapore in June
The academy’s flagship programme features an intensive 21-week training schedule that focuses on developing and cultivating students’ abilities in singing, dancing and music…
Filipino film ‘Sunshine’ earned the ‘Crystal Bear for Best Film’ at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
The Filipino sports drama film Sunshine, produced by Project 8 Projects, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, and starring Maris Racal, garnered critical acclaim on the international…