Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old man who holds the record as the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted by a Japanese court after it found the evidence used to convict him was fabricated. Hakamada,...

In a groundbreaking move for LGBTQ rights in Southeast Asia, Thailand has officially endorsed its landmark marriage equality bill, becoming the first nation in the region and the third in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage....

In a shocking and deeply disturbing crime, a man in Vietnam desecrated his late uncle’s grave, stealing his bones in an attempt to extort money from his family. The man, identified as Luu Thanh Nam...

In a startling revelation, a South Korean blogger has claimed to have terminated her pregnancy at 36 weeks, or nine months, prompting an investigation for murder. The claim, made public through a YouTube video, has...

A government official in Thailand is facing serious accusations of collecting salary and bonuses for a decade without performing his duties. The case has reignited concerns over the persistent issue of corruption in the country’s...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who was kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia’s Papua region, has been freed after more than 19 months in captivity, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Mehrtens was safely retrieved by a...

Estonian Slackliner Jaan Roose Makes Historic Tightrope Walk Across Istanbul’s 15 July Martyrs Bridge In an awe-inspiring feat of athleticism and precision, Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose made history by crossing the Bosphorus on a tightrope,...

Karin Tabira’s Unprecedented Achievement Amidst High Failure Rates In a remarkable feat that has caught the attention of culinary experts and enthusiasts worldwide, 10-year-old Karin Tabira from Kumamoto, Japan, has become the youngest person ever...

Japanese government offers 600,000 yen for women to marry rural men According to Asahi News, the Japanese government is offering women living in Tokyo 600,000 yen (US$4,200) as an incentive to marry men in rural...

Neom Executive Faces Backlash Over Racist Rant Following Worker Deaths A top executive associated with Neom, the world’s largest construction project, is facing intense scrutiny after a racist outburst linked to the death of three...