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Filipino street kid now in college recalls encounter with Pope Francis
Jun Chura was among the four youths who gave their messages to Pope Francis during the “Encounter with the Youth” on Jan. 18, 2015, the fourth of the Pontiff’s five-day…
Poster power: Singapore’s vintage election memorabilia in the spotlight
For some, these old pieces are just relics of a bygone era. For others, they are imbued with stories of Singapore’s colourful political history and visual culture, starting with…
How much does Philippine tennis star Alex Eala have to earn to keep playing as a pro?
With hundreds of players in its ranks, the WTA barely pays lower-ranking pro athletes enough, and Alex Eala’s breakthrough at the Miami Open means that she’s moved far up the…
Myanmar TikTok astrologer arrested for forecasting new quake
Mr John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast on April 9 that a “very strong” quake would hit “every city in Myanmar” in 12 days’ time.
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis held in Seoul
Memorial services have been held at churches across the country since Wednesday as South Koreans continue to mourn the passing of the Pope, who made a visit to Seoul in 2014.
Vietnam appreciates Pope Francis’ contributions to Vietnam-Vatican ties
Vietnam's top leaders President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son have all sent messages of…
Ashes of former Lao president General Khamtay Siphandone taken to National Revolutionary Cemetery
Among those present on the occasion were the Venerable Thelanu, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, senior Party and state leaders, former Party and state leaders, other government…
Sweet tradition: Cambodian farmer’s dedication to pure palm sugar
For 20 years, Chhat Chhoeum and Sun Nan have poured their hearts into crafting palm sugar the old-fashioned way — no additives, no shortcuts. They are not the only remaining…
Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis’ passing
During the late pontiff's visit to the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on September 5, 2024, he met with the mosque’s grand imam Nasaruddin Umar. They jointly signed the Istiqlal…