Nepali Sherpa guide ‘Everest Man’ breaks own record with 29th summit

Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions.  Key points:

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Thailand is backtracking on its cannabis legalization policies with a plan to re-list the plant as a narcotic by the end of the year. Key points:

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Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun gave K-drama fans a delightful and hilarious recreation of his iconic scene from the hit show “Queen of Tears” at an awards show in Se...

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Japanese companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the translation of Japanese manga into English, aiming for efficiency and rapi...

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A TikTok user is facing backlash more than two months after posting a video of himself swimming at TeamLab, a museum in Tokyo known for its artistic lighting di...

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Southeast Asia faces a severe environmental crisis as imported plastic waste accumulates across its beaches and towns, disrupting local ecosystems and communiti...

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A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points:

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The hidden kingdom of Shambhala has captivated the imaginations of ancient and modern people alike for its centuries-old story shrouded in myth and mystery. As...

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A Japanese court has ordered the former operator of the now-defunct popular piracy manga website Mangamura to pay around 1.7 billion yen ($11 million) in damage...

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A new Pew Research Center survey shows that societal pressure on women to have children is waning in East Asia, reflecting broader shifts in attitudes towards f...

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