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BLACKPINK lands on Korean stamps in tribute to global K-pop phenomenon

Korea Post said Thursday it will release a commemorative BLACKPINK stamp collection on June 16, featuring 10 stamps and a special collector’s packet carrying portraits of the group’s members. The agency said the release…

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逮捕の八代市議は元力士　どう喝された市幹部「指示は絶対」

First locally transmitted Oz virus case confirmed in Korea

Health authorities said Thursday they had confirmed South Korea’s first locally detected human case of Oz virus infection, a tick-borne disease previously found here only in an imported case. The patient, a woman in her…

Rapist loses appeal, gets more jail time to replace caning because he turned 50

The court said that caning is always a good form of deterrence for sexual offences and it would also give some solace to victims that the attacker has to feel physical pain in addition to incarceration.

Calls to parents rose during COVID-19 pandemic, then dipped

South Koreans called their parents more often during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the frequency declined after social distancing measures were lifted, a report by a state-affiliated research agency showed Thursday. The…

「復興の象徴」新庁舎建設で6千万円収受疑い　熊本・八代市議を逮捕

MOHE says SPM holders’ admission results for 2026/2027 session out May 22

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The outcome of applications for admission into public universities (UA), public higher education institutions (IPTA) and the MARA Higher Education Division (MARA BPT) for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia…

Australia to tour Pakistan for 3-match ODI series beginning on May 30

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that the Australia men’s cricket team will tour the country for a three-match one-day international (ODI) series. In a press release, the cricket board said that…

Can Korea’s praised school lunches keep their full trays?

Behind South Korea’s widely praised school lunch system lies a growing crisis: chronic labor shortages rooted in low pay, physically demanding work and serious health risks. Images of Korean school meals regularly…

Johor MB tables Bill to appoint five unelected assemblymen

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today tabled a Bill to amend the state constitution to allow the appointment of five unelected state assemblymen. The Bill, which had earlier drawn…

Over 60% of people in Japan have plans for Mother's Day, survey finds

Asked about their plans, 21.2% of those surveyed said they will give confectioneries, while 17.6% chose flowers and 14.4% said they will say thank you.

Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026: Announcement delayed amid administrative transition after Assembly election- what we know

Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exam results for 2026 are facing a potential delay. The evaluation is complete, but administrative changes following the Assembly elections require approval from the new government before…

19 arrested following enforcement sweep on beauty, wellness premises in Jurong East

Eight operators are under police investigation.

Kedah Sultan’s birthday moved from June 21 to July 5, public holiday changed

ALOR SETAR, May 7 — The official birthday celebration of the Sultan of Kedah Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has been moved from June 21 to July 5 this year. The change in date was announced through…

Teo Nie Ching: 464 false content pieces tied to supply crisis identified in April

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A total of 464 pieces of false content related to the global supply crisis were identified between March 29 and April 30, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said 312 of the…

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