South Korean singer Wheesung, 43, found dead
Authorities believe that a significant amount of time had passed before his body was found, based on the circumstances at the scene. They are currently investigating the cause of…
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South Korea’s self-employed population falls to pandemic levels
A key factor behind the sharp decline is the struggle of small merchants facing falling sales amid a prolonged slump in domestic demand.
Graduation certificates help reunite ex-classmates 80 years after Great Tokyo Air Raid
Now 92 years old, Akiko Masaki and Saku Yamamoto attended a school in what is present-day Sumida Ward. Shortly before their elementary graduation in March 1945, the two were…
A UK Minister’s fall from grace and other secrets swept under the rug
Siddiq is the niece of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, who was ousted in August after a mass uprising. This family tie has…
Singapore woman offers $2,000 bounty to find life partner
A key condition: The bounty can be collected only if the referral results in a committed relationship that lasts at least six months.
Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala makes first visit to hometown since being attacked
In 2012, Malala was shot in the face by the Pakistani Taliban when she was a 15-year-old schoolgirl, amid her campaigning for female education rights.
The story behind the shoes Palestinian Oscar winner Basel Adra wore to the Academy Awards
The co-director of No Other Land is also the co-founder of a shoe brand that preserves Palestinian heritage and supports Palestinian women artisans.
Facility offers Vietnamese prisoners a path to redemption
Dak Trung Prison has focused on implementing policies for inmates to foster 'seeds of kindness' and provide motivation for each prisoner to make efforts in rehabilitation and…
Work out, not burn out: Your Ramadan workout guide
Stay fit this Ramadan by exercising wisely. Work out an hour after iftar, start with light cardio, incorporate yoga for flexibility, and stay hydrated. Complement workouts with…
Philippine chef Forés’ last gift to women: ‘Your voice, your perspective needed—not just in kitchens’
The iconic chef’s last words set to be delivered at the International Women’s Day Summit is less a speech about her culinary journey and more a guiding light for all of us.