Asia & Oceania

AirAsia X now flies direct to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur

At launch, AirAsia X will operate four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul

Entertainment

F4 singer Ken Chu cries during solo concert in China

Reportedly those tears are due to his alleged exclusion from Taiwanese boy band F4's upcoming concert tour.

Wellness

Two new treatments for malaria 

As drug resistance grows towards the medicines that treat this infectious disease, these two approaches offer new hope.

Fashion

Television show ‘Palm Royale’ puts iconic 60s fashion front and centre on screen

Apple TV's 'Palm Royale' highlights 70s style, pairing star performances with meticulously curated vintage fashion.

Entertainment

Taiwanese actors Chen Bo-lin, Hsiu Chieh-kai facing over 2 years in jail for conscription evasion

The two 42-year-old stars could spend up to two years and eight months in jail for evading military service, the prosecutors said.

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian beefing with psychics who said she'd pass bar exam

She's understandably upset she is not a lawyer yet. But says: 'Falling short isn't failure – it's fuel.'

Malaysia

Malaysians suggest upgrades for Unesco sites nationwide

Improvements to the Unesco-listed sites are needed to boost the country's appeal for Visit Malaysia 2026 and beyond.

Living

Contradictheory: Is the Internet dead?

They say most online content is generated by bots and algorithms, so maybe humans aren't the dominant species on the World Wide Web anymore.

Entertainment

Labubu movie reportedly in the works for the big screen after Sony Pictures closed deal

Labubus, sold by China's Pop Mart, became a phenomenon this year.

Singapore

Man who rushed at Ariana Grande gets nine days jail

SINGAPORE: The serial intruder who charged at actress Ariana Grande during a movie premiere at Universal Studios Singapore was given nine days' jail on Monday (Nov 17).

Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo alludes to Ariana Grande’s S’pore premiere scare

The incident happened on Nov 13 when a man jumped a barricade and charged at Ariana Grande at the film's yellow carpet premiere in Singapore.

Arts

Gerhard Richter top in global artist ranking by Germany's Art Compass

The legendary Cologne-based painter has held the top position unchallenged for 22 years now

Family

How a pet's death can teach kids about grieving and facing the inevitable

Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about the void created by the demise of a loved entity.

Fashion

China’s homegrown luxury boom offers lessons for the global fashion scene

China's evolving luxury landscape reveals how brands rooted in local identity can capture modern consumers – and inspire markets far beyond its borders.

Animals

Want to go hiking with your dog? Here are some tips for doing so

As many dog owners know, plenty of dogs enjoy hiking just as much as their owners, and hiking is a great way to exercise with your canine companion.

Entertainment

HK action star Donnie Yen once borrowed money from loan sharks to survive, had only RM53 in bank account

The 62-year-old had insisted on shooting a movie using his own money, but it failed to perform well at the box office.

Arts

7 must-see displays at National Gallery Singapore’s Impressionist exhibition

There are more than 100 works by 25 artists on display at Into The Modern: Impressionism From The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston.

Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s handwritten note to Liam Payne on auction 1 year after death

Taylor Swift has a history with multiple One Direction alumni.

Entertainment

Simone Biles details the 3 plastic surgeries she’s undergone including a breast augmentation

The other two are eyelid surgery known as a lower blepharoplasty, and one intended to repair her earlobe following an incident when she was young.

Women's World

The trend of increased adolescent aggression 

Teenage rebellion is a tale as old as time, but digital and social influences seem to be ramping up violent tendencies.