Few years on the Earth
Saudi Arabia Bus Crash has left an unfillable void for an entire Hyderabad-based family and shocked communities across India. Eighteen members of a single extended family, including nine children, were among the 42 Indian pilgrims who lost their lives when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker and burst into flames. The … Read more
Mount Tai, one of China’s most revered cultural and spiritual landmarks, recently became the focus of nationwide attention after two men were found guilty of defacing its ancient heritage sites with scribbled blessings and personal messages. The case, brought to public notice by China’s Supreme People’s Court, exposed an unusual blend of superstition, misinformation from … Read more
The Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore drew hundreds of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the film’s high-profile cast, a moment that was expected to celebrate one of the most anticipated musical adaptations of the year. Instead, part of the evening was overshadowed by a startling security breach that quickly became … Read more
A recent ceremony in Okayama City has drawn widespread global attention after a 32-year-old Japanese woman, known publicly as Kano, held a symbolic Wedding Ceremony with ChatGPT-Created AI Persona. Although the union carries no legal status, it reflects an emotionally significant milestone for her, rooted in a profound personal journey following a difficult breakup. The … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Mohammed Mishal from Kerala has left his family, community and the broader expatriate circle in the United Arab Emirates shaken. Mishal, who was visiting Dubai and staying with his cousins, fell from the terrace of a high-rise building in Deira while attempting to photograph an aircraft flying overhead. Known among friends … Read more
Chery Automobile’s attempted recreation of a globally recognised automotive stunt took a dramatic turn at China’s Tianmen Mountain, resulting in a failed climb, damage to the historic “Heaven’s Staircase,” and an immediate public relations challenge for the automaker. The incident, involving the newly launched Fengyun X3L SUV, unfolded in front of cameras, witnesses, and online … Read more
In an extraordinary display of cosmetic ambition and social media-driven aesthetics, Chinese influencer Andy Hao Tienan has ignited widespread discussion across China and beyond by revealing that he spent four million yuan, or approximately US$560,000, to create artificial eight-pack abs using hyaluronic acid injections. The 30-something content creator from Heilongjiang province, known primarily for his … Read more
In 2019, a workplace dispute in Jiangsu province, China, evolved into a prolonged legal case that drew attention to the complexities of employee rights, employer oversight, and the interpretation of medical leave. The case centered on a man identified only as Chen, who had been granted sick leave for back and foot conditions but was … Read more
A recent incident at a ZUS Coffee outlet in Malaysia has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms, after a video of a confrontation between a customer and an employee went viral. The altercation reportedly involved a mainland Chinese woman who accused staff of slow service before throwing her drink at an employee during the … Read more
The sudden collapse of South Korean singer HyunA during her performance at the Waterbomb 2025 festival in Macau has raised serious concerns regarding the health pressures faced by artists in the K-pop industry. The incident occurred on November 9 while HyunA was performing her well-known hit “Bubble Pop!” before a live audience. The performance, which … Read more