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Young in your 40s? In Korea, it's becoming a loaded label
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (234+ words) What does it mean to be "young in your 40s" in South Korea? It is clearly not intended as a compliment on one's youthful looks. A new survey released Wednesday examining perceptions of the recently emerged label "Young Forty" found that…...
Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (260+ words) SEOUL " A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf " born in 2024 and weighing about 30 kilogrammes " escaped…...
PH hopes for lasting peace, expresses cautious optimism on US-Iran talks
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (232+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippine government on Thursday expressed hope that the recent agreement between the United States and Iran to hold peace talks would lead to a permanent end to the conflict. American and Iranian delegations are set to meet…...
India eyes snakes, crocodiles to guard rivers along Bangladesh border
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (389+ words) KOLKATA " India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorized crossings. Bangladesh is almost entirely encircled by India and the border stretches for…...
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (815+ words) ISLAMABAD " Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States…...
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Dep Ed bolsters support for Middle East-based Philippine schools
1+ day, 7+ min ago (394+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Department of Education (Dep Ed) on Tuesday reached out to Filipino educators and more than 23, 000 learners across 27 Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) in the Middle East to ensure their welfare amid the ongoing regional conflict. In a virtual…...
In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (634+ words) ANNABA, Algeria " On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country's first visit by a Catholic pontiff. For the city's small Christian community, Pope Leo…...
Thai police seize 1. 6 tons of drugs hidden under cabbages
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (256+ words) BANGKOK " Thai police have seized 1. 6 tons of ketamine and crystal methamphetamine buried under cabbages in the bed of a pickup truck, with the driver arrested on drug trafficking charges. The Thai man, aged 39, was arrested over the weekend when he…...
Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know
2+ day, 32+ min ago (633+ words) TAIPEI " The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is in China for the first time in 10 years. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun sees her visit as laying the foundation for "peace and stability" with Beijing, which claims Taiwan is part…...