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14-year-old prodigy develops AI that diagnoses heart disease in 7 seconds

An Indian-American boy has created an AI-powered smartphone app capable of detecting heart disease in just seven seconds through sound analysis, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 96% and aiming to help underserved communities globally.
April 12, 2025 | 10:37 pm PT

In this Asian city of 52,000, 115 residents are over 100 years old

Kyotango, a coastal city north of Japan's Kyoto Prefecture, is home to 115 residents aged 100 or older, out of a total population of 52,000.
April 12, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT

Australian man with working visa deported from US after 2-day trip home to sister's memorial

An Australian man who had been living in the U.S. for nearly a decade with a valid working visa claims he was detained and deported after returning to Australia for his sister's memorial in March.
April 12, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Over 800 student visas revoked in US: report

More than 800 international students and recent graduates in the U.S. have reportedly had their visas revoked or their immigration status changed by the State Department, according to data collected nationwide.
April 11, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT

Teacher jailed for throwing ruler, fracturing 9-year-old student's skull

A court in China's Hunan Province has upheld a prison sentence for a teacher who threw a triangle ruler in a class with 9-year-old students and it struck one of them, causing severe injuries.
April 10, 2025 | 02:31 am PT

International student enrollments at UK universities drop by up to 80%

New data reveals that international student numbers at certain U.K. universities fell dramatically last year, with one university seeing enrollments plunge by almost 80%.
April 9, 2025 | 10:01 pm PT

Where is the smallest park in the world?

Despite its size, this park has green open spaces and a bench to sit on and take in the views.
April 9, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Man sues New York hospital after discovering he was switched at birth 60 years ago

A 64-year-old New York man has filed a lawsuit against a local hospital after discovering he was switched at birth with another baby who shared the same last name, leading to a life of emotional distress.
April 8, 2025 | 09:02 pm PT

Which is the safest country in Asia?

This country scores the highest among all Asian destinations ranked in the Safety Index by Country 2025 compiled by Numbeo.
April 7, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT

Business management, computer science most popular university courses in Vietnam

Business and management studies led university enrollments in Vietnam in 2024, accounting for a quarter of the nearly 615,000 students admitted to university.
April 7, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

18-year-old millionaire CEO of AI company rejected by 6 Ivy League schools

Zach Yadegari, the 18-year-old CEO and founder of a healthcare startup, revealed that he was rejected by multiple prestigious U.S. universities, including six Ivy League schools.
April 5, 2025 | 12:44 am PT

Trump has 'very productive call' with Vietnam's leader over tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump shared on his social media platform that he had a "very productive call" with Party General Secretary To Lam as Vietnam seeks to avoid a 46% reciprocal tariff announced earlier by Trump.
April 4, 2025 | 09:21 pm PT

Where is the largest pyramid in the world?

Constructed over multiple stages beginning around the 3rd century BC, this pyramid is renowned for being the largest monument ever constructed by volume.
April 4, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT

International postgraduate interest in US drops by 40%

Interest from international postgraduate students in studying in the U.S. has plummeted by more than 40% between January and March 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.
April 2, 2025 | 02:54 pm PT

18-year-old woman lives in office's toilet while supporting brother's education

A young woman in China is paying a small fee of 50 yuan (US$7) each month to sleep in an office toilet, as she struggles to afford rent while supporting younger brother's education.
April 1, 2025 | 07:11 pm PT

International students face US visa rejection, deportation over terrorism-related posts on social media

The U.S. has directed consulates to enhance student visa vetting, with a particular focus on social media activity, to identify potential links to terrorism following recent high-profile cases.
April 1, 2025 | 05:06 am PT

Chinese group secretly takes documents from Thai building that collapsed in deadly earthquake

Thai police are investigating four Chinese nationals accused of illegally entering a Bangkok building that collapsed under construction during the Myanmar earthquake last week and attempting to retrieve documents from the site.
March 31, 2025 | 07:42 pm PT

Student visa denials in US reach decade-high

Denials of F-1 student visa in the United States have reached a decade-high, with 41% of applications rejected in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which spans from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024.
March 31, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT

Japanese police lose 1,000 crime-scene photos stored on 20 memory cards

Police in Miyagi Prefecture have lost 20 SD memory cards containing about 1,000 crime-scene investigation photos, likely due to mistaken disposal.
March 31, 2025 | 03:31 pm PT

Which Asian country has the highest legal marriage age?

The legal marriage age in this country is among the highest in the world for both men and women.
March 31, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
 
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