Bruno Mars’ Malaysia concert caught in cross hairs of anti-Israel boycott
Malaysian fans of American pop star Bruno Mars have mixed feelings about him performing in Kuala Lumpur on September 17 due to his alleged support of the Israeli regime.
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Shahjahan Bhuiya, Executioner Turned TikTok Star, Dies in Bangladesh
Shahjahan Bhuiya, who hanged some of Bangladesh’s highest-profile death row inmates in exchange for reductions in his own robbery and murder sentences, then briefly became a TikTok star after his release from prison, died on Monday in Dhaka.
Paris Olympics 2024: Malaysia tells fans angry over ‘cheap-looking’ kit to design it themselves
Malaysian Olympic chiefs have hit back at flak over their athletes’ kit for next month’s Paris Games, telling critics: Do it yourself next time.
China to revamp tech-focused stock market as U.S. still dominates
SHANGHAI -- New measures by China to reshape its market for technology stocks reflect the country's drive for self-sufficiency, as the gap with U.S. tech titans continues to widen.
Mongolia opposition candidate beaten to death during election campaign
A Mongolian opposition candidate was beaten to death, authorities said on Sunday, ahead of parliamentary elections expected this month.
K-pop fans mobilize consumer power for environmental activism
SEOUL -- K-pop fans are reknowned for the strong passion and loyalty they display for artists such as BTS, Blackpink, Exo and Aespa. Concert tickets costing hundreds of dollars sell out in an instant and fan clubs raise money to celebrate star birthdays with advertisements in Seoul metro stations.
