The Philippines achieved an important victory for its financial reputation by eliminating its position on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The Financial Action Task Force reviewed the Philippines’s financial reforms successfully and announced to removal of the country from their watchlist. What is the FATF Grey List? FATF includes nations in its grey list when their systems …

During a large-scale operation, the Philippine police detained more than 450 persons in a raid against a ‘Chinese run’ scam activity in Manila. The crackdown conducted on February 20 resulted in the arrest of 137 Chinese nationals and five Chinese bosses. Police found out that the area was being used as a scam hub. Police also found that scamming victims …

Taking place on March 1, the Kai Tak Sports Park opening ceremony is going to feature performers such as film star Donnie Yen Ji-dan and Cantopop idol Joey Yung Cho-yee, in addition to mainland Chinese table tennis champion Fan Zhendong. Hong Kong authorities have promised to take strict action against scalpers selling tickets for the opening ceremony, as passes are …

The educational institutions Green Field School based in Dehradun established a significant international partnership which links them to Jiyugaoka Gakuen High School located in Tokyo Japan for educational collaboration. The 2nd Virtual Student Interaction Programme held on 19 February serves to develop “Global Citizens” under this student partnership. Dr. Tomoko Imai at Jiyugaoka Gakuen High School believes the initiative holds …

Billions Entertainment, the representative agency of singer Kim Sung-kyu, is disheartened to report the premonition-fulfilling story of Kim Sung-kyu’s biological sister passing away this morning (22nd) while battling illness. The agency was very saddened because of this particular passing. Support and sympathies for Kim Sung-kyu and his family are rolling in from fans and the public during this hard time. …

Only around 1 in 6 Japanese citizens hold valid passports, according to the latest data. There’re 21.6 million passports in circulation as of December 2024, representing around 17.5% of the country’s population, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The number of Japanese citizens travelling abroad has picked up pace but is still much less than the numbers seen before the …

The United Arab Emirates reached an important achievement as it placed 10th globally in the prestigious Global Soft Power Index 2025. The Brand Finance analysis checked how 173,000 policy makers business leaders and civil society members assessed 193 different countries. The UAE achieved two noteworthy accomplishments in 2025 by experiencing a dramatic increase in its Nation Brand value from $1 …

The highly anticipated Netflix Korean drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ – starring IU and Park Bo Gum in the lead roles – has just released its trailer. The clip beautifully captures the changing seasons of life and also highlights the duo’s chemistry. The official synopsis is based on a spirited girl and a steadfast boy in Jeju and their …

English footballer and former Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze has praised Spanish players for their courage during the trial of Luis Rubiales, former Royal Spanish Football Federation chief, for kissing Jennifer Hermoso. Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony after Spain’s triumph in 2023. The Spanish high …

It has been made public that iconic Japanese musician and record producer Tatsuro Yamashita will perform at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’25 on Saturday, 26th of July, 2025. Although he was a newcomer to this popular music festival, the performance has now turned out to be an excellent rehearsal for the artist’s subsequent performances at this sought-after music festival. A …