Merry & gay: Four queer movies to watch to get into the holiday spirit
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias For the past decade, LGBTQ+ films have gradually shifted from their typical bleak and depressing tropes, instead venturing…
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AI-driven scarcity: why your new phone might be worse next year
Adam Peaker Due to skyrocketing computer component prices amid the AI boom, tech companies worldwide will have to choose between…
‘Merii Kurisumasu!’: How Japan celebrates Christmas
Lucia Caporalini As the Christmas holidays draw near, Western traditions as we know them may take different shapes and forms…
Most Vietnamese travelers plan to take domestic vacations: trends report
Diana Mae Y. Cleto About 69% of Vietnamese travelers plan to take domestic vacations during the forthcoming festive holiday period, according to…
Saudi Arabia news: Non-alcoholic drinks booms amongst locals as foreign residents permitted to buy alcohol for first time
Sales of non-alcoholic drinks are booming amongst locals in Saudi Arabia as the government has loosened its hardline…
Malaysia’s JessC makes global mark as first Asian on Rolling Stone UK rising talent list
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysian musician JessC has become the first Asian artist to earn a spot on Rolling Stone United Kingdom's…
Tabuk city to launch digital tourism app to guide visitors through Northern Philippines attractions
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Travellers visiting northern Philippines will soon be able to explore Tabuk City’s cultural, natural, and recreational sites with…
Calls grow for action as diabetes cases hit record levels in Malaysia
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Health experts have strongly urged the Malaysian government to take immediate action as the number of people suffering…
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss? Not anymore as BMJ pulls viral study
Vivien Bernardino Apple cider vinegar has long been touted as a holy grail for almost anything — from salad dressings…
Hanoi’s train street packed again after safety sweep
Despite a recent crackdown, the cafes lining the tracks at Hanoi's train street are bustling again. Last Tuesday,…
New app transforms how tourists explore Manila’s historic Intramuros
Tourists and locals visiting Intramuros, the historic Walled City at the heart of Manila, Philippines, can now navigate…
Hundreds of New Yorkers attend communal smoke break with 75-year-old man
Around 2,000 people gathered in Washington Square Park in New York City on Friday, November 21, to smoke…
The dangers of phones and social media explained – and how they are being addressed
Eleni Poulios In the modern age, it is normal for us to use phones and other means of technology on…
Food insecurity among Argentina’s children soars
Food insecurity among Argentine children and adolescents has surged in recent years amid the government’s sweeping spending cuts,…
Meghan Trainor addresses criticism after 27kg weight loss transformation
Shameeka Voyiya Meghan Trainor has spoken out against public scrutiny following her recent weight loss transformation and breast augmentation, insisting…
Malaysia’s culinary scene: A tale of innovation and heritage, per the MICHELIN Guide
The recently released MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 is offering more than just a list of…
Local farmer experience in Vietnam attracts international tourists
Vietnam is going viral again for another quirky, experiential tourism offering. The Ninh Binh province has recently become…
108 restaurants make it to Philippines’ first Michelin Guide
The wait is over! The Michelin Guide has finally rolled its way into the Philippines, a first in…
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
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
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…