Former teacher Bernard Chew fell into despair when he went blind practically overnight. Then a company called Firmenich – and … More
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Cancer survivor dedicates life to educating school dropouts in Jakarta’s poor neighbourhood
JAKARTA: It was a weekday morning in Kojem, an impoverished neighbourhood in the northern part of Jakarta, and children as … More
The Indian diver who has saved more than 100 lives
For years, Shiva helped police find bodies in Hussain Sagar lake in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. And then … More
In awe of the Rafflesia
Tioman is famed for its translucent waters, colourful corals and powdery-white beaches. Beyond these natural attractions, its rainforest holds many … More
Holocaust survivors reunite 71 years later — thanks to Yom Kippur Zoom prayer
‘IT WAS SOMETHING THAT I NEVER EXPECTED’ Ruth Brandspiegel heard the name of her childhood friend Sasha Eisenberg during New … More
Donors pledge $1.7 billion for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
UNITED NATIONS (AP) : More than 20 donors pledged nearly $1 billion for the three countries at the epicenter of … More
Indonesian woman planning suicide attack arrested in Philippines: Military
MANILA (AFP) – An Indonesian woman suspected of planning a suicide bomb attack in the southern Philippines was arrested Saturday … More
After The Vaccine
There is a growing consensus that one or more COVID-19 vaccines will become available at some point in early 2021. … More
Life and times of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
Sheikh Sabah ruled Kuwait since 2006 and steered its foreign policy for more than 50 years GULF NEWS
A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic
Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis. The main … More
Burying his anguish: Indonesian gravedigger lays to rest dozens of Covid-19 victims each day
JAKARTA : Indonesian gravedigger Adang Saputra’s heart breaks every time he hears the all-too-familiar prayers for the dead and the … More
Australia to ease border limits, allow more citizens home
With 24,000 Australians stranded abroad, PM Scott Morrison moves to raise cap on number of people allowed in each week. … More
Tabriz ancient bazaar in Iran
A glance at the album published shows the morning time of the traditional market, aka bazaar, situated in Eastern Azarbaijan, … More
Life in Lao capital returning to normal as pandemic eases
VIENTIANE : As the COVID-19 pandemic situation is eased in Laos, the daily life in capital Vientiane is returning to … More
Wuhan, outbreak epicenter, returns to semblance of normality
By : Dave Lucas : REUTERS
Coronavirus in Africa: Could poverty explain mystery of low death rate?
Is there a link between poverty, crowded accommodation, and Africa’s bafflingly low infection and death rates from the pandemic? As … More
Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Myanmar’s ‘Neck-Coil’ Women Home From Thailand
Myanmar refugees suffer as tourism dries up MAE RIM, Thailand : In the lush countryside of Mae Rim, a 30-minute … More
10 Traditional Malay-Style Airbnbs For A Picturesque Kampung Getaway
Kampung ambience in comfort. 1. Kuang Kampung Retreat @ Sungai Buloh, Selangor Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Nestled in … More
Kampung Grogol Residents Limit Activities in The Slum Neighborhood
JAKARTA : The residents of Kampung Grogol, a slum neighborhood in Central Jakarta, still limit activities in their community, following … More
17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) : Seventeen dead dolphins washed up on Mauritius’s shore on Wednesday, a government official told Reuters, a … More
Designworks: Bewboc House: A simple and subtle design
Bewboc House, a corner semi-detached house in Kuala Lumpur, could easily be mistaken for any other semidee if not for … More
Australia wrestles with Covid-19 second wave, 17 more dead
AUSTRALIA recorded a further 17 new coronavirus deaths on Sunday but infections in the hard-hit state of Victoria, the site of … More
Lat recalls life as crime reporter
KUALA LUMPUR: The year 1974 was an adventurous one for him. January was a sad month as he had lost … More
See the world’s most expensive COVID-19 mask
Art rather than ostentation is the rationale behind the $1.5 million coronavirus mask By : Reuters and Compiled by Christian … More
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