• West Asia

    “Taste of China”: When Food Fosters Empathy and Understanding

    Ambassador Ni Ruchi addressing the “Taste of China” celebration By Habib Toumi MANAMA: The inviting aroma of Chinese noodles, the subtle clink of chopsticks, and the warm hospitality of the hosts welcomed guests into an evening that would linger in memory far beyond the final course. More than a…

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  • South East Asia

    Cambodia’s Ministry of Information urges nationwide effort to combat fake news

    By Chhay Sophal PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Information, this week called on the public to pay close attention to the fight against fake news, as the Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Committee detected nearly 900 cases of misinformation during the first quarter of 2025. According to…

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  • EditorsPick

    500 Days to Go: Excitement is building for an outstanding Yeosu World Island Expo 2026

    YEOSU: There is growing excitement in Yeosu, the lovely water city surrounded by 365 islands and a stunning coastline, and with 500 days remaining until the grand opening of the Yeosu World Island Expo 2026, the Organizing Committee is ramping up preparations on all fronts. Following the recent appointment…

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  • People

    The Unlimited Power of Writing

    By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: It just started with writing. The funny one that nobody can read. Sometimes, not even himself. Filling out another form? Damn it – Stupid pale form. Unfortunately, all first impressions are given by Scripture: Legible handwriting, good student; illegible handwriting, bad student; even more…

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  • Lifestyle

    Bahrain best place for expatriates in Middle East: Survey

    Manama: Bahrain has beaten a host of regional competitors to be the best destination for expats to work, live, and raise a family in the Middle East and North Africa in the 2019 InterNations Expat survey, consolidating its leadership position from 2018. Judges praised the Kingdom’s welcoming culture and…

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  • Culture

    Where to go: Boan Yeogwan

    There aren’t many places that hold innocent history within its walls. But right in the heart of Seoul, in Tong-uidong, Boan Yeogwan(Inn) has for 80 years carried that kind of historical significance. In 1936, Korean poet Seo Jeong-ju frequented this inn where he met with friends such as Kim…

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  • Culture

    Kuciia Diamant and the South Korean Drag Community

    The drag queen community in South Korea is growing and consists of both Koreans and foreigners. By definition, a drag queen is a male who dresses in exaggerated feminine attire (drag) and acts with exaggerated femininity often as entertainment. Drag queens tend to have extravagant characteristics and bold features…

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  • Education

    The Dark Side of the Korean Education System and New Purposes for the Future

    Suneung, the most important test of your life The Korean school system is based on six years of elementary school (age 6-12), three years of junior high school (age 12-15) and three years of senior high school (15-18). What comes next is apparently the most important stage in life:…

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  • Society

    Hera Seoul Fashion Week 2017 F/W

    2017 F/W: Day 1&2 As some of you may know, Seoul is one of the leading cities for fashion. Seoul fashion week (SFW) 2017 F/W brought some everyday looks as well as some extraordinary looks. SFW was held at Dongdaemun design plaza, which is one of the newest and…

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  • East Asia

    Chinese woman lives to 119

    Luo Miechang, a woman from Du’an County in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has lived for an amazing 119 years. Born in 1898, the centenarian gave birth to nine children, eight of who are still alive today. There are now more than 150 people and five generations in…

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