TOKYO: Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year. The small firm, which specialises in group tours largely for Chinese clients, is at the sharp end of...
NIBONG TEBAL: The Madani government continues to demonstrate strong commitment in addressing teacher shortages, achieving a placement rate of over 98% for teacher positions nationwide, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that less than 2% of teaching positions nationwide remain vacant, with a total of 53,000 teachers appointed since 2022 to meet schools' staffing needs. "This...
ADDIS ABABA: Malaysia and Ethiopia have agreed to bring 60 years of its diplomatic relations to greater heights through new areas of cooperation. This was agreed upon during a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopia's President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde. Anwar said the cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia would reach high value sectors such...
The 22-year-old is now raising money to help the city of Hervey Bay, Brisbane, build its first Buddhist temple. Model-actor Dom Petchthamrongchai was one of Thailand’s rising young model-actors before he shocked fans by entering monkhood in March this year. Today, the 22-year-old is simply known by his monk’s name, Punnadhamm, and is dedicating his time to...
At Benz Hui’s memorial, daughter Charmaine says she still can’t accept his death and regrets not having more time with him. It was a poignant scene at the farewell ceremony of veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, who passed away on October 28 at the age of 76 from cancer-related organ failure. The ceremony was held at Tai Wai...
Chris Pérez and Selena Quintanilla shared a powerful love story cut short far too soon. Learn more about the husband who still keeps her memory alive. Chris Pérez’s love story with Selena Quintanilla remains one of the most cherished romances in music history. The two met while performing together in Selena y Los Dinos, forming a bond that...
The 'Grey's Anatomy' star, who plays Dr. Richard Webber, revealed he was actually diagnosed with a form of cancer. Grey’s Anatomy star James Pickens Jr., who has been on the show for 20 years, is now the epitome of the famous phrase, “life imitates art,” but for an unfortunate reason. Like his character on the show, the 71-year-old actor revealed...
As the movie star finally received his first Oscar, find out just how much money Tom Cruise has made over the years. Tom Cruise isn’t just one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces — he’s also one of its wealthiest. With a career spanning over four decades, Cruise has turned blockbuster success into a financial empire. “I make movies...
Tom Cruise has had a high-profile love life ever since launching his acting career in the '80s. Here's a complete breakdown of the 'Mission: Impossible' star's romantic history. Tom Cruise’s love life has been closely followed for decades, ever since he broke out in the 1983 classic Risky Business. He’s had three high-profile marriages—each ending when his wife...
It's been 30 years since Selena Quintanilla was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar. Learn more about the motives behind Yolanda's crime here. Selena Quintanilla will always be remembered as the queen of Tejano music. Her hits, including “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “Como La Flor,” “No Me Queda Mas,” “Dreaming of You,” and “I Could Fall in Love,” showcase...
