South Koreans hunt for old LG air conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold
After analysing the pieces, a YouTuber confirmed that they were indeed gold and offered an appraisal value of $490.
Dancing yak mascots of Tibet become online sensation
The mascots are part of a riverside cultural tourism initiative and are inspired by Tibetan yak culture, rooted in the traditional leather boat dance.
Filipino woman who saved dogs from fire in viral video sounds alarm on bogus donation drives
Ei Mei Lee Chui-Maningo, 37, clarified that she has not begged for money after surviving the fire in Barangay Guizo. She added that the GCash account information being circulated…
Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
Taiwan’s rare move on Dec 4 to block the popular app has triggered a severe backlash among users, in a democracy that prides itself on protections for freedom of expression.
Cricket, AI and soup — what Pakistanis searched for on Google in 2025
Google's Year in Search report paints an interesting picture of Pakistanis through their searches on the platform.
Young Pakistanis turn to dating apps to bypass arranged marriages but cultural impact remains uncertain
Despite some versions of various matchmaking and dating platforms having been available in the country for nearly a decade, the topic is not openly discussed.
Japan PM Takaichi’s tote bag sparks buzz, 9-month waiting list as orders surge after it goes viral
The prime minister’s favored bag is the Grace Delight Tote (US$876), the top-selling model from 145-year-old bag manufacturer Hamano Inc. in Tokyo.
Fly before the baby comes: Behind the ‘babymoon’ craze in South Korea
Expectant couples hit the road for belly shots and more, but experts warn of potential risks.
Storm in a tumbler: A missing cup sparks debates about empathy in Indonesia
A commuter's missing Tuku tumbler, worth US$13.50, from a cooler bag on a Jakarta train sparked a social media storm after she blamed a station officer for the loss.
Bookstore inside 326-meter sinkhole in China becomes viral landmark
At night, lights illuminate more than 10,000 books arranged along the cliff, creating what operators refer to as a "knowledge canyon."