Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosted the World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday, drawing praise from international media outlets for what European journalists called a spectacular celebration of Me…
Authorities in Western Australia have confirmed that a man died after being bitten by a shark near Gracetown, a coastal settlement 260 kilometres south of Perth. Police responded to the scene on Tu…
Leaders from Brazil's favela communities delivered a pointed message to international businesses and investors this week, declaring that their neighbourhoods have built thriving economies without o…
Japan's fertility rate has fallen to a new record low, according to data released by the country's health ministry, compounding concerns about a demographic crisis that is reshaping the world's thi…
Archaeologists working in the highlands of northern Laos have uncovered a cluster of massive stone urns that appear to date back centuries, offering new clues about a civilization whose identity ha…
Shibuya, the glitzy Tokyo district famous for its neon-lit scramble crossing and rowdy nightlife, is cracking down hard on visitors who leave trash behind. Local authorities announced this month th…
Alibaba confirmed on Wednesday that its Qwen artificial intelligence model will power services across multiple sectors in China, from fast food operations to commercial aviation. The technology gia…
James Miller had heard the warnings for years. Friends who attempted New Zealand's most notorious he…
The New Zealand men's football team claimed a 2-0 victory over Haiti in the first of two international friendlies played in Auckland this week, setting the stage for a commercially significant retu…
Reverend Peter Koon Ho, a prominent Hong Kong legislator, has demanded clarity from authorities after officials took custody of an undocumented baby following the arrest of its parents in one of th…
Visitors to Shibuya now face immediate penalties for dropping rubbish, as Tokyo's most visited district launches one of Japan's toughest anti-litter enforcement campaigns ahead of the 2025 World's …
In a whirlwind last-minute trip to Singapore, renowned food influencer That Food Guy discovered a treasure trove of centuries-old flavours and unique brews. His visit included an exploration of the…
