Prevalence of political clans: Philippine Daily Inquirer
As the period for the filing of candidacies for the 2025 midterm polls closes today, Filipino voters are left to assess the caliber of the aspirants who will be wooing them in the…
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Viral Wisma Transit incident: Palestinian woman says sorry, missing her children distressed her
On Oct 2, a group of Palestinians reportedly got upset over being denied permission to stay outside WTKL which resulted in a slipper being thrown at an officer and numerous…
Doctor’s visionary approach to eye care in China’s Kashgar
Ophthalmologist Kong Qingjian has about 40 years of experience in ophthalmology, specialising in diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, myopia prevention and control and…
Woman cheats death after vehicle plunges into 60m-deep ravine (2pm)
The 22-year-old victim escaped serious injuries in the incident
Plight of Nepalis in Russian army
Unconfirmed reports suggest that 600 to 1,000 Nepalis have joined the Russian military. Many of these individuals arrived in Russia on student or tourist visas, facilitated by…
A digital way to age gracefully
A video series on a Chinese lifestyle app shows how senior citizens should embrace old age and the internet and learn to live life to the fullest despite all constraints.
Malaysians brave choppy waters to send aid to Myanmar flood victims
A convoy of 20 Malaysians, including Malaysian embassy staff in Yangon on Sunday, Sept 29, swung into action to transport oil, rice, beans and pulses for 500 families which could…
Dr Mahrang Baloch of Pakistan named one of Time’s most influential people of 2024
The magazine selected Dr Mahrang for her peaceful advocacy as well as her December 2023 march to Islamabad, where she and hundreds of women marched for “justice for their…
Social media linked to rise in Filipinos marrying foreigners
Commission on Filipinos Overseas chair Romulo Arugay in a "Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon” television interview, said that marriages with Americans remain at the top of the list,…
South Korea’s gig workers rise by 2.3m in 5 years, especially among younger, older workers
According to Rep. Choi Ki-sang of the Democratic Party of Korea, citing data from the National Tax Service, the number of gig workers increased from 6 million in 2018 to 8.3…