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· Ryan General
Myanmar’s ‘First-Ever HD Porn Film’ Sparks Immediate Government Criminal Investigation
A day after the trailer for Myanmar’s first HD porn film was uploaded on social media, the authorities in the Buddhist-majority country immediately launched an investigation. “Myanmar police are now in the process of investigating to take action, especially the crime…
· King Malleta
Man in Myanmar Faces 3 Years in Jail After Calling His Mom a ‘Prostitute’ on Facebook
A mother in Myanmar gave her son a serious lesson when she decided to sue him after he called her a prostitute. Police recently arrested a 21-year-old male named Wana Oo after his mom, Tin Tin Hla, decided to sue him over a Facebook post. According to Yahoo, the dispute happened…
· Ryan General
U.N. Reveals Shocking Details of Mass Murder and Rape of Muslim Group in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military forces have been waging a brutal crackdown against a particular Muslim group in the country’s Rakhine State, a new U.N. report revealed on Friday. Burmese army and Border Guard Police were reportedly involved in extrajudicial killings, widespread rapes,…
· Editorial Staff
Father Posts Heartbreaking Photo of Dead Son to Highlight Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis
A photo of Zafor Alam’s dead 16-month-old son lying face down in the dirt after attempting to escape Myanmar has gone viral in an effort to raise awareness around the Rohingya refugee crisis. The Rohingya people claimed they have been persecuted by the Myanmar military and many…
· King Malleta
Myanmar Could Soon Put Men in Jail if They Don’t Marry the Women They Get Pregnant
A new law being considered in Myanmar may put men behind bars if they refuse to marry a woman they got pregnant. According to AsiaOne, a senior official announced that the government is drafting a new law that will punish men who refuse to marry a woman after impregnating her.…
· Ryan General
Anti-Muslim Monks in Myanmar Really Like Donald Trump For Some Reason
Prominent Muslim-haters in Myanmar have expressed their love and support for Donald Trump following his recent victory in the United States presidential election. Monk Ashin Wirathu, who is known for his hate-laden speeches against Muslims, has recently posted a four-line poem…
· Ryan General
Australia to Cancel Passports of Pedophiles to Protect Asian Children
Australian pedophiles, who have been known to seek victims in nearby Southeast Asian countries, may no longer be allowed by the Australian government to travel overseas. The plan, which was announced on Tuesday, may soon help protect vulnerable Southeast Asian children from…
· Carl Samson
Burmese-American Refugee Murdered In Front of His Kids During Robbery in Iowa
Stephen Kim, a Burmese-American immigrant killed in front of his three children, was able to spend his last day with them in a school activity. The 41-year-old resident of Des Moines, Iowa, was shot to death during an attempted robbery last week. He was waiting in his car for…
· Ryan General
Why Anthony Bourdain Kept White People Out of ‘Parts Unknown’ Houston Episode
Anthony Bourdain’s hour-long quests for “Parts Unknown” have taken the chef and best-selling author around the world exploring cultures not commonly featured on American TV. Although the popular CNN TV series usually takes its audience to unfamiliar locations, such as Congo,…
· Khier Casino
Thailand Shows No Mercy to Migrant Workers Who Allegedly Murdered British Tourists
Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun, who were found guilty for killing David Miller, 24, and the rape and murder of Hannah Witheridge, 23, in Thailand lost the appeal against their death sentences. The two Myanmar nationals worked at a diving resort in Koh Tao where the bodies of the…
· Ryan General
Jaw-Dropping Hyperlapse Video Will Take You Through East Asia in 2 Minutes
Asia is home to an incredible number of tourist attractions, however, many have yet to explore the hidden wonders of the region. For those who are having second thoughts on visiting and discovering the continent, a new video by a couple from Switzerland may be just the thing to…
· Ryan General
Indian Police Rescue 6,000 Flapshell Turtles From Poachers in Record Haul
Over 6,000 live freshwater turtles were recently rescued by Indian authorities from poachers, according to a press statement released on Wednesday. Weighing over four tons, all 6,430 turtles retrieved in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, account to India’s largest…
· Max Chang
China Has Been Named the Least Generous Country in the World
In the 2016 World Giving Index report published by the Charities Aid Foundation, China was ranked the 140th most generous country out of 140 countries. In other words, China is pretty stingy on charitable aid. The charity foundation surveyed 1,000 people in 140 countries on any…
· Laura Dang
Photographer Uncovers The Side of Vietnam You Never Knew Existed
Many people don’t know that Vietnam is a country made up of over 50 multi-ethnic groups that are rich in different cultures and traditions. While 54 of those groups are recognized by the Vietnamese government, a number of them are not.
· Ryan General
Hong Kong’s First Hooters is Already Causing Controversy
American restaurant chain Hooters, known for its skimpily dressed female servers is about to open its first restaurant in Hong Kong. A month before its launch, however, the sports bar that bills itself as “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” is already attracting controversy. Set…
· Laura Dang
How Ivy League Students Haggle with Their Schools For More Financial Aid Money
Although many college and post-college students don’t know it, they may be able to negotiate their financial aid. According to CNN Money, one university student successfully increased his financial aid package from zero to over $49,000 in grants and scholarships.
· Editorial Staff
Woman Forces Boyfriend Off the Couch to Take Him on the Most Epic Adventure
Staying on the couch during your day time may sound like a great idea, but after watching one Norway’s viral travel video, you’ll want to rethink the plan.