108 restaurants make it to Philippines’ first Michelin Guide
Vivien Bernardino The wait is over! The Michelin Guide has finally rolled its way into the Philippines, a first in…
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Argentines hold annual LGBTQ pride march against ‘hateful’ government
Jacinth Banite Rainbow flags and colourful smoke waved across the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on Saturday, as thousands of…
Another rare Hermès Birkin handbag to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi
"It's not a bag — it's a Birkin!"
Nature heals: Doctors prescribe spending time outdoors
Rosemarie Zamora The journey to a healthy mind and body is not as expensive as one thinks it is, as…
‘A huge relief’ say veteran YouTube duo Dan and Phil after revealing relationship
Adam Peaker Earlier this month, British YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester addressed long-standing relationship rumours, confirming they have…
Music news: TWICE’s Victoria’s Secret debut sparks mixed reactions online
Jheruleene Anne Ramos K-pop powerhouse TWICE’s performance at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15 in New York sparked…
Malaysians to face higher excise taxes from November
The Malaysian government has announced that it will impose higher excise taxes starting on November 1 as part…
Book news: Inaugural Children’s Booker Prize set to be awarded from 2027
Shameeka Voyiya The prestigious Booker Prize organisers have announced the launch of a new prize for children’s fiction, set to…
More Singaporeans open to seeking mental health help: survey
Hazel Camba While mental health challenges remain a concern in the city-state, especially for young adults aged 18-29, Singaporeans have…
Experts warn of Turkey’s increasingly obese society
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Health experts in Turkey have highlighted the increasing number of Turks being categorised as "obese", which is linked…
“Be Yourself — That’s Power,” says Jude Guaitamacchi
Newsjustnews writers Jude Guaitamacchi is an award-winning LGBT+ speaker, campaigner and advocate whose work spans mental health, inclusion and gender…
International news: Stronger tobacco rules called for in Bangladesh
Experts have recently reiterated their call for the government to introduce stronger tobacco rules in the country as…
Singapore, South Korea sign health co-operation agreement
Singapore and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost co-operation in the health sector,…
Malaysia to face labour crisis as birth rate hits all-time low
Economists warned that Malaysia’s labour market could face “severe challenges” as the national birth rate plunged to an…
Nepalis reel as social media ban hits daily life
Hyacinth Estrada Nepalis are in a panic after the government decided to block Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and other social media…
Filipino netizens slam contractors’ ‘nepo babies’ amid flood control project anomalies
Ciara Mina The so-called "nepo babies" of the Philippines' top flood control project contractors are facing backlash from Filipino netizens…
Tradpop Summer: Is Taylor Swift’s engagement emblematic of pop music’s conservative turn?
Pop royalty Taylor Swift’s recent engagement to long-term boyfriend and NFL star Travis Kelce has been described as…
Nepal tightens fertility clinic regulations after teenage egg harvesting scandal
Following a horrifying case of illicit egg extraction from young girls that sparked public anger and urgent calls…
Health news: Singapore reaffirms support for dementia patients, caregivers
The city-state of Singapore has reaffirmed that persons living with dementia and their caregivers will continue to receive…
Is your child safe online? Protecting children on the internet
In this modern, fast-paced world, most people are using the internet, from different kinds of transactions - may…
Singapore launches new ‘Age Well Neighbourhood’ scheme to support seniors
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Seniors in Singapore will have a better opportunity of ageing actively and staying connected while being cared for…
Fijians told to observe healthy lifestyle to combat widespread anaemia
Carmela Calling Devina Nand, the head of Fiji’s Department of Wellness at the Ministry of Health, has encouraged the public…
UK government recruits medical TikTokers amidst cosmetics crackdown
Top 'MedTok’ influencers are to give warnings on getting cosmetic procedures abroad under new plans announced by the…
Entertainment news: Meryl Streep wears Vietnamese brand in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Hollywood actress Meryl Streep was recently seen wearing a shirt from a Vietnamese label while filming "The Devil…