Women soccer referees take the field at men’s biggest tournament
France’s Frappart, Japan's Yoshimi and Rwanda's Mukansanga are the first women selected as referees for soccer's biggest tournament.
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The ultimate guide to styling oversized ‘boyfriend’ shirts
This shirt should envelop you like a cuddly, comforting hug while making you look like a million bucks.
New bridge project across Songkhla Lake a threat to endangered Irrawaddy dolphins
A construction project across Songkhla Lake in the South of Thailand has raised concerns for environmental resources, including the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Second life: Turning dead insects and animals into art
Ms Vivian Tham’s early fascination with insects turned into a passion for preserving dead wildlife - from fruit flies to civet cats.
‘I want my child back’: Parents of Halloween crowd crush victims call for answers
Meanwhile, the Yoon Suk-yeol office said in a release it has yet to decide on whether to draft a special law for compensating the families of victims and survivors of the tragedy.
Old shipwreck recovered from Yangtze riverbed
Recovery of the vessel was one of the most important underwater excavation projects China has undertaken, the National Cultural Heritage Administration said.
Itaewon probe questions ex-Yongsan police chief, fire chief
A point of contention also lies on whether Yongsan Police Station requested the deployment of a riot squad for crowd control in Itaewon over the Halloween weekend or not.
Pandas for World Cup boost China-Qatar ties
Notably, the panda has become the symbol of China's friendly diplomacy, promoting the country's relations with the international community.
Peng Liyuan meets with Indonesian first lady
Wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan, spoke highly of Iriana Joko Widodo’s enthusiasm for public welfare and briefed her about China's active policies.
Japan firms form new company for domestic production of next-gen semiconductors
The total investment to set up the new company is likely to be more than ¥7 billion (USD 49 million).