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MANILA, Philippines — Bea Alonzo has tapped veteran publicist and film producer Chris Cahilig as her interim manager following the resignation of longtime talent manager Shirley Kuan, who stepped down on Aug. 11 after nearly six years with the actress.
Some Japanese clinics have been advertising private “beauty sleep” treatments on social media and prescribing potentially addictive psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Escape Venice’s crowds for Padua, less than a 30-minute train ride away and one of the country’s most dynamic cities
Escape Venice’s crowds for Padua, less than a 30-minute train ride away and one of the country’s most dynamic cities
Kim joins Indonesian broadcaster RCTI’s anniversary special
A Guardian correspondent’s sobering account of the US betrayal of Ukraine – and the possible reasons behind it
A prestigious school in the holy city of Varanasi and its controversial, dogmatic teachings are the subject of this shocking documentary
Kim Soo-hyun has made his first public appearance in 17 months after he nearly suspended activities following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron.
New Zealand is looking to follow Australia's lead in restricting social media access for minors. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Getty Images)
Oscar Hamilton died after he was stabbed at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton in 2024. (Supplied)
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After an eight-year absence, Libreville has once again become a showcase for Gabon’s rich cultural diversity, as the 15th edition of the Festival of Cultures brings together traditions, languages, rituals and craftsmanship from across the country.
The undead are climbing out of their graves all over town, so gore levels are high – but this noirish miniseries sets itself apart by being delightfully offbeat and genuinely poignant
Iraq has called for creating a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia, citing a "crisis of trust" between the two countries, a senior Iraqi official told state broadcaster Iraqiya TV.
Miki Peled, the legendary producer and founder of the Festigal show, passed away at the age of 87, it was announced Monday morning.
Iranian state-affiliated TV Channel 3 has released a video threatening US President Donald Trump's son, Barron Trump, detailing specific surveillance against him and offering a $10 million reward for his death, Iran International reported on Monday.
Social media may have been built to connect people, but entertainment and diversion now appear to be its main draws.
Solehah Yaacob went viral with her pseudo-history claims. She is fighting against her dismissal
Solehah Yaacob went viral with her pseudo-history claims. She is fighting against her dismissal
Best known for his four-time Emmy-nominated role in House of Cards, the actor now plays a CIA executive alongside Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman
Best known for his four-time Emmy-nominated role in House of Cards, the actor now plays a CIA executive alongside Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman
Actor Han So-hee said Monday that being cast alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik in the Korean remake of the Hollywood hit "The Intern" (2015) felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she could not pass up.
South Korea's media watchdog said Monday it tracked down and banned access to 64 foreign websites that allow users to create pornographic content and deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI).
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to reporters at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, on Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay, File)
Self-described world's first robot cultural complex seeks entertainment only robots can deliver
Drivers have been urged to regularly review their traffic records and pay fines in good time after Dubai Police confirmed they impounded 497 vehicles in the first six months of this year over unpaid fines.
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Kim Soo-hyun has made his first public appearance in 17 months after he nearly suspended activities following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron.
Big Bang, now a 3-member act, promises 'more music and performances' ahead
The city’s rich history and culture have so far flown under the radar, but its fiercely proud inhabitants are determined to change that
Mildred Okwo’s earnest film about the conflicting romantic wishes in a Nigerian family struggles to connect with its promising premise
This Booker-listed epic set in Aids-era Kingston is a triumph – bitter, bawdy and ravishingly queer
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined French President Emmanuel Macron, football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Fifa president Gianni Infantino as the Esports World Cup drew to a star-studded close in Paris on Sunday.
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens, Belarus' state media has reported.
As the Fab Four put it over six decades ago now, money can’t buy you love. The Mop Tops from Liverpool got that right. Love is, as we all know, the great sustainer in life.
Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Actor Han So-hee said Monday that being cast alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik in the Korean remake of the Hollywood hit "The Intern" (2015) felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she could not pass up.
Sydney – New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for noncompliance.
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog said Monday it tracked down and banned access to 64 foreign websites that allow users to create pornographic content and deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI).
Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children
A 335-meter-long underground passage that remained closed beneath central Seoul for more than four decades opened Monday as a cultural venue, launching with an immersive exhibition to celebrate Big Bang’s 20th anniversary.
Seoul police launch review of 92,800 closed missing-person reports
Proposal calls for risk tiers, certified handlers, muzzles or possible confiscation of highest-risk dogs as authorities review fighting-dog rules
Proposal calls for risk tiers, certified handlers, muzzles or possible confiscation of highest-risk dogs as authorities review fighting-dog rules
Wellington is proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of global turnover for tech firms, but a coalition partner has vowed to block the measure
Wellington is proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of global turnover for tech firms, but a coalition partner has vowed to block the measure
The self-taught guitar prodigy has come a long way from Phuket market performances as she prepares for her biggest stage yet
The self-taught guitar prodigy has come a long way from Phuket market performances as she prepares for her biggest stage yet
In an extract from her new book, the Prague-born food writer shares two ways to preserve summer vegetables so they can be savoured year-round
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group NCT 127 on Monday released its seventh full-length album, "Blingy," marking the 10th anniversary of its debut with a pledge to remain united and return to its roots.
National Theater expands World Traditional Opera Festival with regional troupes, Thai and Chinese companies