Ukraine arms spreading to Middle East, black market
The Russian Defence Minister claimed Ukraine had received more than 28,000 tonnes of military cargo so far, and some of the Western weapons were appearing in the Middle East.
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Insta-worthy Bali: Cafes, beach clubs and photo spots for the perfect shot
From sunset views at Mari Beach Club to the Body Works Spa, Bali holidays are now packaged around getting that perfect shot.
Return of Mekong giant salmon carp raises hopes
A researcher said that the last sighting of the critically endangered fish was recorded in 1999.
Rare Costa Rican orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest
The display commemorates 35 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations and will showcase over 30 species of orchids.
Pulmuone sponsors Korean food documentary by US culinary school
South Korean food giant Pulmuone and the Culinary Institute of America will also produce food documentaries on China, Japan, and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Balinese hoteliers host Ukrainian refugee family
Plagued by fear and anxiety, families like that of the 36-year-old Hanna Liubychenko and her two daughters, have found temporary peace in Bali.
People earned living from ammunition, sunken ships in Okinawa during WWII
Amid the devastation following World War II, many residents of Okinawa found a source of income in the ammunition fired during the “Typhoon of Steel” of naval bombardment…
Malaysia to give pets more paw-tection with new laws
The Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation is proposing pet identification and legalisation of pet ownership in high-rise buildings to counter animal abandonment.
Floating city in the shape of a brain coral rises from the Indian Ocean
The floating city large enough to house 20,000 people is being built in a turquoise lagoon – just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital.
Thai report on cat-to-human Covid-19 infection captures global attention
In the case reported in August 2021, genomic sequencing revealed that the cat’s owners, the cat and the veterinarian were all infected with the same version of the Delta variant.