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by Elodie CUZIN Outside the dilapidated Michigan home where civil rights icon Malcolm X once lived, Aaron Sims hesitated before confiding that he voted for Donald Trump. In majority-black Detroit and across the nation, African Americans overwhelmingly support Democrats. But in 2016, their voter participation dropped — and with next year’s presidential election looming, their […]

Tied for first place in the race for the world’s most powerful passports, Singapore and Japan each have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries. Across the globe, other nations aren’t quite so lucky and have to go old school and patiently apply and pay for visas, hoping that their life’s credentials are enough to […]

K-pop superband and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors BTS’s influence has spilled over into the toy industry. When toymaker Mattel Inc. launched its line of BTS Barbie dolls, worldwide sales rose by 10 percent, a testament to the strength of BTS’ “army”, or the group’s dedicated fanbase. On Tuesday (Oct 29), Mattel reported a “surprise jump” in […]

The US Department of the Interior has grounded its fleet of Chinese-made drones as it conducts a review of the program. Nick Goodwin, an Interior Department spokesman, did not provide a reason for the decision but it comes amid US security concerns over Chinese electronics. Goodwin said the review had been ordered by Interior Department […]

Filipinos poured into cemeteries by the millions on Friday for a rite to remember their dead, blending expressions of grief and faith in Catholic-majority Philippines with a party-like ambiance. Vendors hawked cartoon-themed balloons and police seized karaoke machines at graveyard checkpoints, while inside families swept tombs clean and prayed before candles as part of All […]

by Poornima Weerasekara with Jerome Taylor in Hong Kong China warned Friday it would not tolerate any challenge to Hong Kong’s governing system, as it laid out plans to boost patriotism in the city and change how its leader is chosen or removed after months of pro-democracy protests. Beijing also said it would brook no […]

It has been two years since the passing of the late Kim Joo Hyuk so his friends and former co-workers are paying tribute to his memory. On Oct 30, 2017, Kim Joo Hyuk passed away in a fatal car accident. The South Korean actor debuted in 1998, gaining popularity with an appearance in several dramas […]

Malaysia has opened up in the South China Sea (SCS) conflict, showing growing interest in the defence of its territorial integrity which is taken for granted by China. On Oct 17, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah says Kuala Lumpur’s ability to prevent other countries encroaching on its waters is lacking, and military upgrades are needed. […]

Kate Middleton is reportedly doing her best to resolve ‘difficulties’ between Prince William and Prince Harry. Phil Dampier, royal author said that the Duchess of Cambridge is trying to “bring the couples together” after “feeling sorry for Meghan” Speaking to the Express, he said: “Behind the scene, I’m told Kate is doing her best to […]

From reports of chopsticks and wet wipes used by celebrities going on sale, now, we have a drip bag used by Singapore singer JJ Lin that has been offered for sale online. 38-year-old Lin was in China’s Zhenjiang city in Jiangsu province last Saturday (Oct 28) for the latest leg of his Sanctuary 2.0 World Tour. The […]

Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor who plays the God of Thunder Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is interested in another popular franchise these days. Times of India said Hemsworth was asked if he would like to be part of the popular Star Wars science-fiction franchise in which he responded, “Oh yeah, I’d love to.” Another […]

by Kang Jin-kyu North Korea fired two projectiles on Thursday, the South’s military said, with nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington at a deadlock. The weapons were launched from South Pyongan province in an easterly direction over the sea, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, without specifying the type of device involved. “We […]

by Hiroshi HIYAMA / Kyoko HASEGAWA A major fire devastated a historic Japanese castle on the southern island of Okinawa on Thursday morning, destroying large parts of the World Heritage site’s complex, local authorities said. The Shuri castle is a key part of a complex dating back to the Ryukyu Kingdom, and is believed to […]

by Jerome TAYLOR Hong Kong on Thursday confirmed it had plunged into its first recession since the global financial crisis as months of seething pro-democracy protests and the US-China trade war exact a heavy toll on the financial hub. The semi-autonomous Chinese city has been upended by nearly five months of huge, often violent, pro-democracy […]

Angelina Jolie and her children looked happy as they arrived in Spain where the actress started filming for Marvel’s Eternals. She was seen shopping after arriving on the island of Fuerteventura, dropping by local grocery and discount stores with her kids while juggling work/life balance. It looks like she is stocking up for a long […]