Gamers digitally re-create and interpret ancient settings to viewers' delight.

K-pop idols are not marketed solely as musicians, but as figures built on emotional engagement, with fandoms forming what experts describe as parasocial relationships through years of perceived closeness and loyalty.

The cub was born on Nov. 27 at the Taman Safari Indonesia wildlife park in Bogor, West Java, to giant panda pair Cai Tao and Hu Chun. Both pandas arrived in the park in 2017 under a 10-year joint research program and as a symbol of the friendship between Indonesia and China.

In recent weeks, multiple concerts and fan events featuring Japanese artists or multinational K-pop groups with Japanese members have been canceled in China.

In a metropolis shaped by speed, pressure and long commutes, brief encounters with street cats have become small rituals of joy, lifted by online trends, shared care and a growing appetite for bite-sized escapes in the city.

The UNESCO inscription recognizes the centuries-old, labor-intensive process behind "asin tibuok," which involves filtering seawater through the ashes of burned coconut husks before it is fired for hours in a clay pot.

Lee Byung-hun is also nominated for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy, competing alongside Timothee Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), George Clooney ("Jay Kelly"), Leonardo DiCaprio ("One Battle After Another"), Ethan Hawke ("Blue Moon"), and Jesse Plemons ("Bugonia").

"Queso de bola" appears almost exclusively during Christmas and New Year’s. This limited presence gives it a powerful emotional association. Children grow up recognising that once the red wax ball appears in the refrigerator, Christmas has truly arrived.

Her first-ever SEA Games gold capped a banner year, making her the third Filipino to win gold in women’s singles, joining Pia Tamayo (1981 Manila) and Maricris Fernandez (1999 Brunei).

Top Thai Realm of Valor (RoV) player Naphat "Tokyogurl" Warasin was accused of cheating during the SEA Games by using screen-sharing software for "ghost coaching."

Obiena and the hometown bet both set a Games record of 5.70 meters at Supachalasai Stadium, but the Olympian went on to take the gold via countback.

With the VR headset, players can see and face their opponents in a virtual setting. The objective is simple: land as many kicks as possible to deplete the opponent’s health bar, just like in arcade-style fighting games.

Mazel Paris-Alegado ruled the women’s park category of skateboarding in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok at SAT Extreme Sports Park late Saturday, earning the distinction of being the country’s youngest gold medalist.

During the highly-anticipated event at Salt Lake Stadium, fans turned violent and threw bottles and chairs after the Argentine legend left early.

Participating nations have lodged formal complaints regarding multiple organizational and logistical failures, including incorrect national flags at ceremonies, shortages of halal food, significant transportation delays, and confusion over hotel accommodations.

Key Singaporean swimmers like Quah Jing Wen and Zheng Wen lost their long-held titles in the 200m butterfly and 100m backstroke events respectively.

In a field dominated by men and scarce resources, astrophysicist Manisha Dwa has carved out a path of her own. She is working to transform astronomy education in Nepal, empowering students and pushing for global recognition.

In Seoul, expat spouses rewrite story of identity, purpose, and community, led by a growing women's network.

More than 3,000km away in a village in Central Java, Indonesia, the family of domestic helper Darwati is still waiting to receive her remains so they can begin to say a proper goodbye to her, after she died in the Nov 26 fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po district.

The railway company appointed the cat “Honorary Special Stationmaster” to commemorate her service to the line.

Items once promoted to reduce waste are now collected, displayed and replaced at a pace that mirrors the very overconsumption they were meant to counter.

In a metropolis shaped by speed, pressure and long commutes, brief encounters with street cats have become small rituals of joy, lifted by online trends, shared care and a growing appetite for bite-sized escapes in the city.

Gen Zs in Singapore are exploring new income streams like online platforms and micro-influencing alongside traditional jobs, savings, and investments.

After analysing the pieces, a YouTuber confirmed that they were indeed gold and offered an appraisal value of $490.

The mascots are part of a riverside cultural tourism initiative and are inspired by Tibetan yak culture, rooted in the traditional leather boat dance.

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 online to collect donations does not belong to her.

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.

Google's Year in Search report paints an interesting picture of Pakistanis through their searches on the platform.

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.

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.

Expectant couples hit the road for belly shots and more, but experts warn of potential risks.

Three brothers — Ghulam Haider, Allah Ditta and Mohammad Bakhsh — all past 90, sat on a cracked mud platform beneath a single bulb. They began after maghrib [sunset] and finished only at the fajr azaan [call to prayer at dawn].

Orange orchards in Arghakhanchi see record harvests and fetch steady income.

In a December 16 press release, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts explained that the return followed several years of discussions between the Smithsonian and a ministry restitution team. The decision to return the pieces was officially made on October 27.

Gamers digitally re-create and interpret ancient settings to viewers' delight.

Lack of funds has stalled plans to acquire 40 hectares needed to preserve the 6th century BCE archaeological remains.

San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum formally repatriates 1,200-year-old bronze Prasaat Phokhon Chai statues to Thailand. The artifacts are due to arrive in Thailand this month.

Concerns arise among heritage enthusiasts who fear damage from large, boisterous events like weddings and disrespect to historical sites.

The official handover ceremony took place on December 11, 2025, in Paris. The transfer follows a confirmed investigation by French authorities, which established that the fossils originated from the Mongolian Gobi Desert.

Presidential office says nothing finalised, but agencies confirm receiving schedule inquiries.

K-pop idols are not marketed solely as musicians, but as figures built on emotional engagement, with fandoms forming what experts describe as parasocial relationships through years of perceived closeness and loyalty.

Small-town singers, forgotten songs and a gentler judging panel define the franchise’s unlikely comeback.

In recent weeks, multiple concerts and fan events featuring Japanese artists or multinational K-pop groups with Japanese members have been canceled in China.

Scandals, fan backlash, corporate turbulence cloud the group’s long-awaited return in March.

These songs have and will continue to define OPM for years to come.

The surge in sales of the highly venomous Island Bamboo Pit Viper has raised serious public safety risks and the potential for legal repercussions for platforms, vendors, and buyers.

Carmen Hah Siew Fong and her husband Kevin Wong, both 69, have turned retirement into a flourishing world of colour, craftsmanship and handmade creations.

Pastry chef Sam Singson-Javier fears losing Filipino traditions and flavors—her desserts are meant to preserve them

CNN Travel reports that the soup has a fragrant aroma, contains rice flour, and uses fish, a type of meat.

CCH2O Café is modest in scale but it carries an unusually deliberate ambition. Its premise is simple and quietly radical: that a cup of coffee served in Bhutan can be Bhutanese from start to finish.

Wai Heng, 80, Khai Ming, 77, and Khai Keong, 71, plan to retire at the end of this month after devoting most of their lives to running their shops.

The event marks the opening of the Phở Day Festival 2025, held under the theme “Elevating Vietnamese rice, spreading to the five continents,” and has attracted large numbers of residents, visitors, and culinary professionals.

People in the shop talked, laughed, and encouraged one another as if a bowl of leicha were more than just food — it was a bond that brought them together, offering comfort and a sense of belonging.

The UNESCO inscription recognizes the centuries-old, labor-intensive process behind "asin tibuok," which involves filtering seawater through the ashes of burned coconut husks before it is fired for hours in a clay pot.

"Queso de bola" appears almost exclusively during Christmas and New Year’s. This limited presence gives it a powerful emotional association. Children grow up recognising that once the red wax ball appears in the refrigerator, Christmas has truly arrived.

Here’s a list of titles released this year that have either been written by Malaysians, or offer unique insights into Malaysia to help you in your book-hunting.

Tawada writes professionally in both Japanese and German. The city of Dortmund praised her highly for being full of playfulness, trying out various methods and experimental endeavors and exploring the spaces between different cultures and languages.

In "Tet in My Truong Sa Homeland," poet Lu Mai invites young readers into a tender Lunar New Year on the country’s distant islands, where childhood innocence, family warmth, and the quiet devotion of soldiers come together amid the rhythm of the spring sea.

AI dominates publishing keywords.

With two maze-like floors of towering shelves, nearly 1km of walkways, and quiet nooks for studying, working or simply settling in with a book, The Library offers an inviting retreat that is poised to become a favourite spot for readers.

Singapore's separation from Malaysia was a "bloodless coup" orchestrated by Dr Goh Keng Swee and Tun Abdul Razak in 25 days, detailed in a new book, "The Albatross File."

Swedish-American designer Jacob Thomas' new book is a vast, accessible field guide titled "Plants of Bangladesh," a beginner-friendly plant guide that helps ordinary people "recognise what they were seeing."

Through joint promotional efforts, the two cities aim to strengthen their appeal to both domestic tourists from the Tokyo metropolitan area and visitors from overseas, and to encourage guests to tour other parts of Kyushu as well.

Bangladesh is budget-friendly and absolutely beautiful. It teaches you things no classroom can, and leaves you with memories you'll cherish forever.

Visitors are swapping designer bags for stationery hauls and skin care splurges as spending habits take a practical turn.

Domestic tourism has been on the rise in Malaysia this year, seeing a 28% year-on-year growth, according to data from Trip.Best.

Released earlier this month, the digital pocket guide was created by volunteers from Sentul Then And Now (STAN), a collective of residents and enthusiasts of Sentul, and is freely available for public download.

Chinese factory tours are booming, drawing families interested in manufacturing and technology. Despite their popularity, not enough young people are choosing to work in manufacturing.

Since its completion, the mosque has garnered attention from local people, and it has become a popular spot for religious congregations.

Travelling the Indus from Kalabagh to Makhad Sharif is to witness Pakistan’s past, present, and imperilled future flowing side by side.

​Their move to China had long been planned, but Tokyo’s loss is rich in symbolism as China-Japan relations have lately deteriorated due to geopolitical matters.

The cub was born on Nov. 27 at the Taman Safari Indonesia wildlife park in Bogor, West Java, to giant panda pair Cai Tao and Hu Chun. Both pandas arrived in the park in 2017 under a 10-year joint research program and as a symbol of the friendship between Indonesia and China.

There are no prospects for new loans.

The black-necked crane is a globally rare and near-threatened bird species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

Hotels and services in Kasara, Meghauli, and Amaltari attract mostly international visitors, highlighting growth in high-end wildlife tourism.

The species is listed in the Vietnam Red Data Book and classified as critically endangered in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

​After two days of grieving the loss of her eight newborn puppies, two pups were brought to her, with animal experts and officials saying the new ones will help the mother dog heal.

Chen Xing and Xiao Yue's arrival marks a new chapter in the panda partnership between Malaysia and China, following the return of much-loved Fu Wa and Feng Yi to China on May 18 after their stint at Zoo Negara.