Six-decade math puzzle solved by Korean mathematician
US magazine Scientific American named the research by Baek Jin-eon among its top 10 mathematical breakthroughs of 2025, the mathematics community said on Sunday.
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A leader who strengthened Bangladesh’s struggle for democracy
Khaleda Zia leaves behind an enduring legacy of service.
Firework-related injuries in Philippines drop compared to last New Year
Health officials noted that children continue to make up the majority of firework-related injury cases, despite the overall decline.
Contaminated water tragedy in India’s Indore leaves many dead, hundreds ill, answers still missing
Among the dead is a six-month-old boy whose birth had come after a decade of waiting for his family.
Discarding a dirty habit: Malaysia’s stricter anti-littering enforcement takes effect
Starting Jan 1, those who discard wastes like cigarette butts and food wrappers can lead to court-ordered community service of up to 12 hours.
What’s next for Singapore’s healthcare – and the top stories of 2025
More care options for seniors and greater support for mental wellness are among the changes Singapore’s healthcare sector will see in 2026.
Millions mourn Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia
For someone who had devoted a lifetime as one of Bangladesh's strongest advocates of democracy -- a lawmaker who had never lost a single election -- her final moments above ground…
Chaozhou gongfu cha: A tea-drinking practice steeped in Chinese tradition
In 2022, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as part of the "traditional tea processing techniques and associated…
South Korea’s youth mental health cases increase by 76% in 4 years
The trend appears to reflect a broader global rise in youth mental health concerns as well as a reduced reluctance towards seeking clinical mental health care in Korea.
Japan Medical Safety Body to review all accidental death reports with AI
The organization receives accident reports from medical institutions when a patient dies unexpectedly in a clinical setting.