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Duke University slams HBO's 'The White Lotus' over controversial use of school merchandise

Duke University has criticized HBO's hit series "The White Lotus" for including the university's merchandise in a controversial scene depicting a murder-suicide contemplation.
March 29, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT

Which ancient site is famously referred to as the 'Lost City of the Incas'?

This site remained unknown to the outside world until 1911.
March 29, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT

Mother of Florida fitness enthusiast blames energy drinks and caffeine for her death at 28

Florida teacher and fitness enthusiast Katie Donnell died of a sudden heart attack at just 28 years old, and her mother believes her daily consumption of energy drinks and caffeine supplements was to blame.
March 29, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT

Chinese woman drank wastewater for 5 years due to pipes wrongly installed by Xiaomi employee

A woman in Shanghai unknowingly drank wastewater for five years after a water purifier was installed incorrectly, with medical checks saying she suffers minor liver damage.
March 29, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Woman gives birth on Bangkok street after fleeing hospital amid Myanmar earthquake

A woman gave birth on a Bangkok street just minutes after fleeing a hospital during a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and sent tremors across Southeast Asia on Friday.
March 29, 2025 | 01:56 am PT

Which US state approves the most H-1B visas?

Each year, tens of thousands of foreign professionals come to the U.S. through the H-1B visa program. While the demand spans the country, some states consistently dominate in visa approvals.
March 28, 2025 | 06:06 pm PT

South Korea's foreign workforce hits record high, but wages lag behind

Despite a record-high number of foreign residents in South Korea, nearly two-thirds (63%) of foreign workers earn below the national average monthly salary of ₩3.33 million (US$2,270), according to recent government data.
March 26, 2025 | 10:40 pm PT

Russian visitors drive Phuket tourism boom amid Chinese visitor drop

Phuket, Thailand's crown jewel of tourism, is experiencing a hotel boom in early 2025 even as Chinese visitor numbers sharply decline.
March 25, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT

Controversial US bill seeks total ban on Chinese student visas

A controversial bill introduced by Republican Congressman Riley M. Moore aims to ban all student visas for Chinese nationals, citing national security concerns over China's alleged exploitation of the U.S. visa system.
March 24, 2025 | 09:35 pm PT

Russian tourists among 41 injured in Phuket bus crash

A tour bus overturned in Thailand’s popular tourist destination of Phuket last weekend, leaving 41 people injured, including 31 Russian tourists.
March 24, 2025 | 02:01 am PT

Olympic champion Carlos Yulo's romantic birthday message for girlfriend Chloe San Jose melts hearts online

Filipino Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo publicly expressed his love and appreciation for girlfriend Chloe San Jose in a sweet Instagram post for her birthday.
March 23, 2025 | 04:21 pm PT

Chinese influencer spends $1,400 on robot date, goes viral

Chinese social media influencer Zhang Genyuan has captured online attention after renting a humanoid robot for ¥10,000 (US$1,400) per day to cook, clean and go on dates with him.
March 21, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT

Which is the happiest country in Southeast Asia?

The latest World Happiness Report 2025 has revealed the top-ranking nations in happiness and what make people happy.
March 21, 2025 | 02:57 pm PT

Bangkok Airways eyes fleet expansion as HBO's 'The White Lotus' sparks Thailand tourism surge

Bangkok Airways is gearing up for a tourism boom, driven by the global popularity of HBO's hit series "The White Lotus," by planning to acquire up to 30 new aircraft.
March 19, 2025 | 09:29 pm PT

Billionaire Stephen Feinberg confirmed as Pentagon’s deputy defense secretary

Stephen Feinberg, co-founder of private equity giant Cerberus Capital Management, has officially been confirmed as the new U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense.
March 19, 2025 | 02:52 pm PT

7-year-old Singaporean boy dies in Malaysia car crash with meth-influenced truck driver

A tragic accident in Malaysia involving a truck driver under the influence of methamphetamine has resulted in the death of a 7-year-old Singaporean boy.
March 18, 2025 | 02:04 am PT

Thailand to halve visa-free stay period to curb policy misuse

Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay duration from 60 days to 30 days for travelers from eligible countries, aiming to curb misuse of the scheme by individuals involved in illegal businesses.
March 17, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT

British tourists arrested for attempting to smuggle 131 kg of cannabis from Thailand to Singapore

Four British nationals were arrested at Samui Airport in Thailand after attempting to smuggle 131 kilograms of cannabis buds into Singapore.
March 17, 2025 | 12:35 am PT

German tourist reports rape at Thai island festival, 2 arrested

Two Indian men have been arrested and charged in connection with the rape of a 24-year-old German tourist on Thailand's Ko Pha-ngan island following the popular Full Moon Party.
March 16, 2025 | 07:31 pm PT

Which country in Southeast Asia has the lowest birth rate?

Birth rates across Southeast Asia are declining, with some countries reaching record-low fertility levels, raising concerns about labor shortages, economic stability, and aging populations.
March 15, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
 
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