9 out 10 South Koreans say they won’t eat dog meat: Survey
The apparent disapproval toward the consumption of dog meat was prevalent among both pet owners and those without pets.
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Conviction of Nobel laureate Yunus a blatant abuse of justice system: Amnesty
A Dhaka Labour court convicted 83-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and three of his colleagues under the Bangladesh Labour Act and sentenced them to six months' imprisonment.
Charm of writing has growing appeal as a way to find inner peace
Ma Huiyan makes a pot of tea using an exquisite tea set and burns some incense, a ritual the calligraphy lover says she needs to "create a perfect experience of spiritual…
PM Modi’s YouTube channel crosses 20 million subscribers
Trailing PM Modi is former Brazilian president Jair Bolsanora, with 6.4 million subscribers.
Zhejiang city mourns ‘Breakfast Nanny’
Fondly nicknamed "Breakfast Nanny", 90-year-old Mao Shihua served food that was both nutritious and cheap, with each item costing just half a yuan (7 US cents), and the price was…
Thai King’s son applies for his first Thai ID card and passport
Vacharaesorn, 42, who is fondly called “Than On” by Thais, has spent most of the past 27 years abroad, residing in the United States.
Japan’s traditional year-end office parties coming back after hiatus
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies completely moved away from holding year-end parties while some companies have decided to resume holding them at the request of…
Sichuan woman cycles 2,400 km to learn Thai martial art
Li Zhenxiang, 35, who spent 35 days cycling across Vietnam and Laos to North Thailand's Chiang Mai, described her trip as "fate".
‘Morning Star General’ Kim Ju Ae – Seoul officials think Kim’s daughter may be heir apparent
While South Korean officials initially doubted that she could be heir apparent to Mr Kim, they are now having a rethink.
Oldest Person in Japan Dies at Age 116 in Osaka Prefecture
She became the oldest person in Japan after a 119-year-old woman in Fukuoka Prefecture died in April 2022.