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South Korean students seek ‘digital undertakers’ amid US visa social media screening

These services are offered by online reputation firms and specialise in curating or scrubbing an individual’s online presence by removing posts, photos or comments that may be…

  • Published: June 24, 20259:36 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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Those who were hit as kids are more willing to physically punish their own children: Singapore study

The study found that children who were harshly disciplined – including being caned, kicked or slapped on the face – and subjected to threats, yelling and other forms of…

  • Published: June 24, 20259:35 am
  • Author Theresa Tan
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Second bomb threat in a week forces plane of Indonesian haj pilgrims to divert

None of the 376 passengers or 13 crew members on board were injured during the emergency landing.

  • Published: June 24, 20259:34 am
  • Author Apriadi Gunawan and Radhiyya Indra
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Nearly 40% of new mothers of twins in South Korea experience depression: study

Although the rate of severe depression dropped significantly as mothers progressed further into child-rearing, about 28 percent still had some level of depression.

  • Published: June 24, 20259:12 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Many elderly women in Nepal’s Achham found suffering alone from uterine prolapse and other illnesses

At a recent health camp, two women in their 80s revealed years of silent suffering from uterine prolapse, worsened by poverty and family neglect.

  • Published: June 24, 20259:11 am
  • Author Menuka Dhungana
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China, Thailand kick off durian festival, fruit week

The event aims to deepen agricultural cooperation between the two countries and inject new vitality into regional fruit trade.

  • Published: June 24, 20258:45 am
  • Author Zhao Yimeng
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China sees decline in drug-related cases

Data released by the Supreme People's Court showed that Chinese courts concluded 35,859 first-instance drug-related criminal cases last year. From January to May this year, the…

  • Published: June 24, 20258:10 am
  • Author Cao Yin
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Northern China and Beijing hit with intense heatwave

Meteorological authorities issued orange high-temperature alerts as temperatures soar toward 40 C, posing significant challenges to daily life and public activities.

  • Published: June 24, 20257:57 am
  • Author Zhang Yu
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5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers

Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…

  • Published: June 23, 202510:33 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Vietnam’s print newspapers in the digital era

Print newspapers are becoming less common in everyday life. But those who work in the field, from vendors to editors, believe there is still a future ahead for the printed press.

  • Published: June 23, 202510:21 am
  • Author Viet Nam News

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