In mint condition: How South Korea’s ‘Suneung sharp’ exam mechanical pencil becomes the hottest resale item
SEOUL, Nov 15 — Mint seems to be the next trending colour in South Korea. This year, an unassuming m...
Turkey scrubs up its baths to keep hammam tradition alive
ISTANBUL, Nov 15 — For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they mostly fel...
Ozempic’s influence? British ‘Vogue’ editor voices concern over skinny model trend
LONDON, Nov 15 — The editorial director of British Vogue magazine on Wednesday said she was worried ...
Global diabetes rates double in 30 years, developing countries hit hardest, study says
PARIS, Nov 15 — The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over t...
Don’t sleep on it: TGV launches first-ever Indulge Coway Berex bed cinema at Suria KLCC
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — TGV Cinemas has introduced Indulge Coway Berex bed halls at its Suria KLCC ou...
Exam-obsessed South Korean parents turn to live-streamed prayers for divine intervention
SEOUL, Nov 14 — Nine-hour prayer sessions, live-streamed speaking in tongues, bowing before a Buddhi...
Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall fetches US$4.8m at Geneva auction
GENEVA, Nov 14 — A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the down...
What to do this weekend (Nov 15 to 17)
Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. The Wizard of Oz View this ...
Queen hands out country’s highest arts award to iconic illustrator Lat
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, presented the ninth Anuger...
Hold my Ozempic: British Vogue editor sounds alarm over comeback of ultra-thin models
LONDON, Nov 14 — The editorial director of British Vogue magazine on Wednesday said she was worried ...
Scam gone wild: Insurance detectives bust claimants wearing bear costumes to damage own cars
LOS ANGELES, Nov 14 — Four people who allegedly dressed as bears and damaged their own luxury cars i...
US man fakes kayaking death, pockets RM1.7m life insurance, flees to Europe leaving wife and three kids
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 — A US man by the name of Ryan Borgwardt, who went missing in August while kayaki...