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Fashion

Style Watch: Former sports presenter Reem Shahwa trades the pitch for poise

Reem Shahwa revisits the feminine, romantic style she once loved, balancing motherhood with a practical approach to dressing and an enduring passion for sports.

Arts

International Museum Day: free entry at 19 museums nationwide on May 18

The initiative aims to encourage public visits, especially among younger audiences, and foster appreciation of the nation's history and heritage

South Korea

South Korea's singer-actor IU marks birthday with donation for vulnerable groups

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) South Korean singer-actor IU donated 300 million won (US$200,160) to mark her birthday on Saturday (May 16), her agency Edam Entertainment said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Living

China's ChongQing, a beer designed to pair with hotpot, is now in Malaysia

Designed for shared dining moments and hotpot, ChongQing beer is the first beer from China to be brewed locally in Malaysia.

Music

Former Enhypen member Heeseung to make solo debut as Evan next month

Heeseung, who left K-pop group Enhypen recently, will make his solo debut under the new stage name Evan next month.

Asia & Oceania

Palaces without kings, food without apology

In Karaikudi, the Chettiars built their fortunes across oceans – then brought the world home in teak, tile and spice.

Mind

How to stop that doomscrolling 

This unproductive, and usually emotionally disturbing, activity can be strangely addictive.

Climate

This landfill in Chile is one of the world's largest methane gas emitters

One of the world's largest sources of climate-warming methane gas is a landfill protruding from hills on the outskirts of Chile's capital of Santiago, a recent study by the United Nations environment agency shows.

Music

Shinee to release new EP 'Atmos', with Key set to return after six-month hiatus

K-pop group's new album marks member Key's return to group activities after a six-month hiatus.

Entertainment

Thai actress Mild Lapassalan's husband accused of sexually abusing own brother

In a statement on May 9, the younger brother alleged that his family was aware of the assault but failed to take any action.

Living

For 27 years, this Malaysian grandma taught dancing to help seniors stay active

Helen Ow, 75, says dancing helps seniors stay physically active and supports a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness

Aedes mozzies carry more viruses than previously suspected

Scientists discover this common mosquito is a vector for many potential pathogens.

Fashion

Finding the perfect white wedding dress is not that simple, here's how

Colour analyst Megan Bentley uses colour theory to help brides choose flattering whites and build cohesive wedding looks.

Entertainment

'Culinary Class Wars' judge Anh Sung-jae pauses YouTube channel after wine controversy backlash

Anh's YouTube team said on May 13 it would pause uploads for now as it reorganised and reviewed the channel's direction.

Arts

New York pop-up exhibit unveils all 3.5 million pages of Epstein files

The library, dubbed 'The Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,' has bound all the documents released under the Epstein files

TV Review

'Man On Fire' review: More gas, less brakes please

A terrific cast is left spinning its wheels too often in this new telling of a blood-soaked tale.

Family

A birth defect does not stop this child from dreaming big

Despite wearing a prosthetic left leg due to his malformation, this 10-year-old Cuban dreams of becoming an elite athlete one day.

Living

Heart And Soul: A paediatrician pays tribute to the teachers who shaped his path

Long before the white coat, before the responsibility and long nights on call, I was just a small-town boy. Curious. Impressionable. Shaped quietly by the people who believed in me before I knew what I could become.

Entertainment

After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles 'Tintin'

The New Zealand director said that he has been working on a script for a film about the boy reporter created by the Belgian cartoonist Herge nearly a century ago.

Family

Epic adventure: Family concert promises an afternoon of musical discovery

'The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Malloy' sees the return of the popular presenter narrating his journey through classical and popular music.