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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ lands two Oscar nods; Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ shut out

The Netflix animation earns nominations for best animated feature and best original song.

  • Published: January 23, 20269:10 am
  • Author Moon Ki-hoon
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World’s ‘oldest’ rock art discovered in Indonesia

The latest rock art found on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, a faded hand stencil made out of ocher that may be made at least 67,800 years ago, might provide more clues for…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:00 am
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Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka

Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while embodying the social bonds, cultural identity, and trans-religious spirit that define the historic neighbourhood…

  • Published: January 22, 20268:29 am
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When refugee kids couldn’t enroll, young Indonesians built them classrooms

Locked out of Indonesia’s education system and with their futures in limbo, refugee youth are finding hope in grassroots classrooms powered by Indonesians who chose to show up.

  • Published: January 21, 20268:22 am
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Game over? Why Koreans are logging off

From Netflix to idle RPGs, low-friction entertainment reshapes leisure in South Korea.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:21 am
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What does BTS’ upcoming album name, ‘Arirang,’ mean?

In choosing "Arirang,” BTS appears to frame their long-awaited return as a continuation of a path once crossed — one marked by waiting, endurance, and reunion.

  • Published: January 19, 20268:25 am
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Travel industry insiders name Laos among top destinations to watch in 2026

Experts said 2026 is expected to mark a turning point for Laos, which has long been regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets.

  • Published: January 16, 202612:00 pm
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Aloka, the stray dog in India who walked 100 days for peace

Before Aloka became known as the “peace dog,” he was a stray navigating the streets of India. What set him apart from others like him was not strength or speed, but an…

  • Published: January 16, 20268:18 am
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BTS 2026-2027 world tour: What we know so far

Stops included in the large-scale tour are South Korea, Japan, the United States, Mexico, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia,…

  • Published: January 15, 202612:41 pm
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Home at last: ‘Java Man’ fossils anchor new National Museum of Indonesia exhibit

The return of the Dubois Collection from the Netherlands places Indonesia at the heart of human evolution studies, opening new ground for research and public education.

  • Published: January 15, 20268:23 am
  • Author Nur Janti

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