K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25

The 25-year-old singer was found dead at his home in southern Seoul late Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Police Agency told AFP, adding that there was no evidence of foul play.

Japan boosts tourism industry with new visa regulation

Japan makes efforts to boost its tourism industry by introducing a new online tourist visa system and visa waiver arrangements.

Ileana D’Cruz announces her pregnancy, netizens ask about partner

Her fans are congratulating her on her pregnancy. Some, however, asked when she get married. Back in 2019, the media reported that she was dating an Australian photographer. They both, however, parted ways in 2019.

WATCH: Emirati astronaut shares video of Makkah, Madina from space

The video showed the two cities illuminated with lights at night. The video has gained traction on social media. He first focused on Madina and then showed Makkah.

India to have 2.9m more people than China by mid-2023, UN estimate shows

The demographic data from the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of World Population Report, 2023 estimates India’s population at 1,428.6m or 1.4286 billion against 1.4257bn for China.

China slams ‘arrogant, prejudiced’ G-7 statement

Accusing the G-7 countries of "smearing China" and "interfering in its internal affairs," Wang said "the statement reflects the group's arrogance, prejudice and conscious desire to contain and block China."

Music giant raises alarm over AI hit

Universal Music Group wants platforms and creators to be on the “right side of history” against “deep fakes and fraud”

Iran prepared to ‘destroy Tel Aviv’ – President Raisi

The latest anti-Israel invective came amid heightened tensions between the Jewish state and the Islamic Republic

Netflix subscribers at record high, password crackdown coming

Netflix said it expects to begin rolling out its options for paid password sharing this quarter instead.

Soaring inflation dampens Eid holiday spirit in crisis-hit Pakistan

The South Asian country of more than 220 million people saw year-on-year inflation hit 35.4 percent in March. Food prices surged more than 47 percent in 12 months, with transport costs rising by 55 percent.

From calligraphy to smart cities: Saudi Arabia’s cultural diversity on display

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia has participated in the 34th edition of Sarajevo International Book Fair. The fair is an opportunity...

British PM Sunak under ethics investigation

Rishi Sunak allegedly failed to mention his wife’s shares in a childcare company