It is still not clear whether the incident will affect the outcome of the competition.

This time, Filipino pride rests not only on his two fists, but on the collective strength of the six athletes whom he must lead in this nation-versus-nation showdown.

In the video, Ryssi Avila’s her is hair down, her makeup minimal, and her expression calm. Sitting in her car, she softly sings “Come What May” by Air Supply. In February 2023, the TikTok clip went viral, garnering more than 5.2 million views.

In a loveless world, he reignites your belief in love, he teaches you to hope despite hopeless circumstances, he teaches you to love, and he knows his smile just makes everything better.

“South Korea skincare finds,” she captioned the post with a heart emoji, showing a carefully arranged display of Korean skincare products — from sheet masks and "zero pore" pads to brightening serum, cleansing oil and sunscreen.

Josh Boutwood emerged as the big winner, celebrating a two-star recognition for Helm. It was also a big night for Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inato, Kasa Palma, Linamnam, Toyo Eatery, who all earned a star each.

The BTS leader becomes the first K-pop artist to address world leaders at the APEC CEO summit.

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 22-year partnership with French couturier Pierre Balmain defined global elegance, launching Thai silk onto the world stage during a crucial 1960 diplomatic tour.

The country secures approval to continue hosting the MotoGP World Championship from 2027 to 2031 with a budget allocation of nearly 4 billion baht.

Football Association of Malaysia has been ordered to pay a fine of RM1.8mil to FIFA. The players – Gabriel Palmero, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazábal and Hector Hevel – were also fined RM10,400 each, and suspended for 12 months from all football-related activities.

A nation is celebrating, and millions of young girls now know, the world is theirs to conquer.

Since gaining traction in Malaysia around 2019, its popularity has even spilled over into the fashion scene.

Golfer Shannon Tan reached $1 million in career earnings, joining a select group of Singaporean athletes achieving this financial milestone early in her career.

The change was recommended by the executive committee of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), an official said. The change is in line with permanent adjustments to the event’s scheduling.

He also secured a bronze medal in the men’s floor exercise.

Pakistan and Bangladesh are out of contention and at the bottom of the standings with two points each.

Visitors have flocked to a museum in Nara City that is exhibiting the first Japanese female prime minister’s favorite car, and boxes of manju sweet buns in packaging that features a drawing of her face are selling like hotcakes.

The delegation of 80 members from the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism Chunghua was the only Chinese Buddhist group invited to attend the ceremony, meet Pope Leo XIV, and participate in a series of interreligious dialogue activities.

An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers between 2020 and 2024.

An expert argues that Singapore is not a 24-hour city “in the way others are," as it does not fully embrace the non-stop lifestyle of other global cities.

“South Korea skincare finds,” she captioned the post with a heart emoji, showing a carefully arranged display of Korean skincare products — from sheet masks and "zero pore" pads to brightening serum, cleansing oil and sunscreen.

Commuting in Dhaka is a gamble with dignity, the writer laments.

The enduring appeal of a US education rests on its “perceived quality and historical reputation”, an expert said.

Food and beverage services industry players say that while there is a growing trend of health-conscious consumers, particularly among young Malay­sians, working adults and families, most customers still prefer their beverages on the sweeter side.

A microphone caught "epok-epok keliling" during a Surabaya mayor's livestream, sparking debate about political staging and authenticity. The Javanese phrase means “pretending” or “as if."

In the video, Ryssi Avila’s her is hair down, her makeup minimal, and her expression calm. Sitting in her car, she softly sings “Come What May” by Air Supply. In February 2023, the TikTok clip went viral, garnering more than 5.2 million views.

Banana pudding – famous for its unadulterated layers of cream, sugar, and general decadence – has somehow found purchase among Singapore's community of self-professed moderates.

In addition to their high degree of user-friendliness, aspects of compact digital cameras, such as how easily inventive pictures can be taken for posting on social media, are being seen in a new light.

AI is not the best avenue for anyone to seek emotional support, and it's important that they reach out to the right channel, an expert said.

Zeta calls itself 'AI-native entertainment,' but its relationship AI, enabling teens to indulge in guilty-pleasure-style fantasies with endless scripts, may be venturing into a treacherous new realm.

We’ve recently seen the rise of “de-influencing,” where influencers push for behavior that’s quite contrary to their entire existence. Instead of swaying their viewers to make more purchases, they’re actually stopping people from making mindless ones.

The initiative was meant to highlight how expensive everyday baked goods have become in Korea, but it has also drawn criticism from bakery owners who say the comparison is unfair.

If gazetted and acquired, the government plans to convert the site into a public space while respecting Lee Kuan Yew's privacy wishes.

A 10-episode documentary uncovers the Palace Museum's transformation and preservation through the eyes of the staff, restorers and researchers.

A Philippine sociologist said that black is often associated with sorrow because of historical, cultural, and psychological factors, and as a former colony of Spain, which brought Catholicism to the archipelago, it is no surprise that black has been associated with sorrow and death.

A project to replicate the Forty Views of Yuanmingyuan Park, a collection of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) silk paintings featuring 40 scenes of the imperial palace (and the box and cabinet once holding them) has been completed.

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 22-year partnership with French couturier Pierre Balmain defined global elegance, launching Thai silk onto the world stage during a crucial 1960 diplomatic tour.

Once a celebration of sibling bonds and village culture, the iconic deuda songs now struggle to survive amid modern music trends.

The robes were offered by His Majesty the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, to the monks of Bhutan's Central Monastic Body who completed their annual three-month rainy season retreat.

Iris Hsieh, also known as "Nurse Goddess," was found dead in a bathtub inside a hotel room. The police found nine blue pills—believed to be ecstasy pills—weighing about 5.12 grams, inside the room. Namewee was the last person with Ms Hsieh.

It is still not clear whether the incident will affect the outcome of the competition.

The season’s theme, "Ode to Wonder," invites both creators and audiences to rediscover curiosity and the power of storytelling through fashion. The event is scheduled to take place on December 6 at the Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh.

This time, Filipino pride rests not only on his two fists, but on the collective strength of the six athletes whom he must lead in this nation-versus-nation showdown.

An unprecedented exhibition brings together six gold crowns from the Silla Kingdom, including one from Cheonmachong, a replica of which was presented to US President Donald Trump.

The 42-year-old posted a statement on Instagram on Nov 2 after what he described as "unsubstantiated news reports" linked him to the death of Hsieh Yu-hsin, also known as Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub on Oct 22.

Contestants were allegedly filmed endorsing online casinos at their accommodation — a practice deemed illegal under Thai law.

Flim historian Nick Deocampo said piracy is what makes the search for Filipino films in foreign film archives difficult, saying that a copy of “Diwata ng Karagatan” was re-edited by a French distributor.

Lucknow, known for its Nawabi cuisine and famous dishes like kebabs, pulaos, and sweets, has long been celebrated as a gastronomic hub. This UNESCO recognition not only honors the city’s culinary legacy but also aims to promote sustainable food culture and boost tourism.

Josh Boutwood emerged as the big winner, celebrating a two-star recognition for Helm. It was also a big night for Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inato, Kasa Palma, Linamnam, Toyo Eatery, who all earned a star each.

Banana pudding – famous for its unadulterated layers of cream, sugar, and general decadence – has somehow found purchase among Singapore's community of self-professed moderates.

Indonesia’s culinary scene is bursting with achievements, recognition and government-sponsored programs, but more work remains to shape its global narrative and ensure inclusivity.

A food historian attempts to re-create old recipes described in Cao Xueqin's book, only to discover that there is more to the story.

Thankfully, the metro is nocturnal itself. It’s a place where kitchens stay open and where the most interesting conversations start at 10 p.m. over a shared plate of something sizzling.

Convenience store meals, coffee, and fast food have been seeing strong growth in tourists' food purchases.

With more than 12 unique varieties cultivated across the country, each with its own aroma, texture, and history, rice in Thailand is not merely food, it’s a heritage passed down through generations.

As reading gains traction as a fashionable hobby, cafes, bars and even public spaces across Seoul are transforming into book-friendly hideaways.

Vietnamese literature in French, although written in a foreign language, is an inseparable part of Vietnamese literature as a whole.

They might just be—now less for learning, and more for markers of taste and thought.

When a user touches a button shown on the screen, a story they can read in a few minutes is dispensed, printed on a long strip of paper. The service is free.

A food historian attempts to re-create old recipes described in Cao Xueqin's book, only to discover that there is more to the story.

This year’s theme, Nurturing Nature Love, showcases more than 100 ehon (picture) books in Japanese and Vietnamese.

Featuring artifact-based designs and historical references, an illustrated English-language book offers international readers an immersive journey through 2,000 years of hanfu.

Far more than a biography, Nam Son – The Heritage of Indochinese Fine Arts from Historical Documents, Archives and Press is a scholarly journey that revives historical memory, highlights Vietnam’s artistic heritage and affirms the unique identity of an art shaped by the dialogue between East and West in the 20th century.

Under the policy, Chinese group tourists — consisting of three or more people — are allowed to enter South Korea without a visa from Sept 29 to June 30, 2026, and stay up to 15 days.

Given the fragile state of the island, the number of visits will also be kept to a minimum — only up to 2,000 tourists per day.

By transporting large numbers of people and large volumes of freight, the Yamanote Line contributed significantly to the development of the capital and transformed the city itself, which has grown to be centered around its stations.

These recognitions were based on votes from thousands of readers who shared their personal travel experiences and rated destinations according to natural beauty, hospitality, and overall visitor satisfaction.

One of the writer's top recommendations is a beach getaway, as resorts tend to have lower occupancy during rainy seasons, making them perfect for staycations if avoiding throngs of tourists is top on your priority list.

Previously, the Philippines bagged the same awards in 2021, 2023, and 2024, “underscoring its leadership in Asia Pacific’s dive tourism sector,” the country's foreign affairs department said.

The new facility began trial operations after 13 pandas were relocated on Tuesday. The base covers an area of about 120 hectares in Sichuan's Mianyang and is expected to open to visitors next year, once the animals have settled.

Gardens by the Bay imported yellow Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' saplings to Singapore in 2010. The saplings successfully propagated from seed, maintaining their yellow colour, allowing for easy and cheap propagation.

The giant ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) is Cambodia’s national bird and one of the world’s most endangered species.

With just 397 in numbers, these elusive big cats face habitat loss and climate threats, but could become a major tourist attraction while helping maintain ecological balance.

Forest officials say the herd remains in area, as mother chases away anyone approaching spot.

The confirmed stable and thriving population of this elusive apex predator underscores Himachal Pradesh’s leadership in snow leopard research and conservation.

The proposed initiative would be based at the Dong Nai Nature and Cultural Conservation Area and aims not only to enhance tourism offerings but also to generate revenue for reinvestment and improve the elephants’ habitat.

Efforts to recover the calf’s body failed as the mother chased away rescuers.