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China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture

China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online content, targeting celebrity gossip and the "fan circle" culture. Platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou have faced scrutiny and disciplinary actions...

Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Launches in Croatia Through Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne Partnership

Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility.

Dow Plunges into Correction Amid Middle East Tensions and War Fears

Dow Jones Industrial Average enters correction territory as Middle East tensions and Iran war fears drive a broad market sell-off and surge in oil prices.

ASEAN Summit in May to Focus on Critical Issues Amidst Middle East Conflict

ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.

Huawei’s New AI Chip Gains Traction with ByteDance and Alibaba Amidst Nvidia Restrictions

Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.

Thrilling Punjabi Bull Racing: A Vibrant Tradition in Rural Pakistan

In the sun-drenched fields of rural Pakistan, thick wooden yokes bind pairs of powerful bulls as a man clings precariously to a narrow plank...

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Hong Kong with Spectacular Kooza Show

Cirque du Soleil has returned to Hong Kong after a seven-year hiatus with its electrifying production, Kooza, now showing at the Central Harbourfront Event...

Bali’s Ban on Small Plastic Bottles Sparks Industry Backlash and Environmental Praise

Bali’s recent ban on small plastic water bottles has ignited debate between environmental advocates and industry stakeholders. The new regulation, which took effect in...

Removal of Mount Pulag Cat Sparks Debate Over Wildlife and Animal Welfare

The removal of a popular feral cat from Mount Pulag, one of the Philippines’ highest peaks, has stirred intense debate online between animal welfare...

Malaysia Debates Panda Program Costs as Native Wildlife Faces Extinction

With the return of pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi to China after over a decade in Malaysia, public attention has turned to whether...

Endangered Royal Bengal Tiger Brutally Killed by Mob in Assam

In a tragic and disturbing incident, a mob of around 1,000 villagers in northeastern India brutally killed a Royal Bengal tiger, hacking off its...

Foo Fighters Set for Explosive Jakarta Comeback with Unique Onstage Freedom

US rock band Foo Fighters are making a highly anticipated return to Indonesia after nearly three decades, bringing with them an unfiltered performance style...

Lady Gaga’s Singapore Concerts See Lukewarm Response Amid Economic Uncertainty

Singapore’s booming live concert scene appears to be cooling, with Lady Gaga’s recent shows receiving a less-than-anticipated response despite early buzz. Unlike the frenzied...

Japan’s Men’s Concept Cafes Spark Concern Over Legal and Ethical Violations

Japan’s rising number of men’s concept cafes—venues where male staff provide themed entertainment to women customers—has drawn sharp scrutiny following a recent crackdown in...

Why Many Adult Singaporeans Still Live with Their Parents

Xu Wei Jie, a 43-year-old Singaporean executive in the education sector, has never moved out of his parents’ home and has no immediate plans...

South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age

Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...

East Meets East: The Cross-Cultural Clash Behind Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman

Despite portraying Japanese characters as cruel antagonists in martial arts films of the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong studios actively collaborated with Japanese counterparts....

Korean-Chinese Cuisine: A Century of Cultural Fusion and Culinary Evolution

As Chinese communities settled around the world, they adapted their culinary traditions to suit local tastes. A unique product of this adaptation is Korean-Chinese...

Singapore Chef Loses 11kg in 5 Months While Working Long Hours

Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family’s hawker stall in Singapore, lost 11kg over five months in 2024, dropping from 80kg to 61.5kg...

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