CEBU, Philippines — Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi called for unity among Southeast Asian nations Wednesday as a rapid shift in the regional military balance is raising the risk of “dangerous miscalculations,” in an apparent reference to China’s naval activities in the South China Sea. Given the rising risk of “coercion against vulnerable countries,” along

The 30-year-old tells 8days.sg why she decided to go all out for a Corpse Bride-inspired Halloween shoot, even though the movie's couple doesn't end up together.

In a landmark decision, a Michigan court has affirmed a nearly $9.7 million ruling against Henry Ford Macomb Hospital for negligence that led to Cathleen Allen's tragic death after cosmetic surgery complications. Medical testimony highlighted that prompt action could have preserved her life. The jury attributed liability to both the surgeon and hospital, underscoring the urgent need for stringent patient safety measures.

Gerard Butler is a passionate advocate for Mary's Meals, an organization dedicated to providing vital school meals for children in Liberia. Since its launch in 2006, the charity has served over 260 million meals, making a meaningful difference in children's nutrition and education. Reaching more than 95,000 children daily through local volunteers, the program exemplifies community engagement.

Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are facing challenges in planning the summerhouse at their Hampshire estate. They have submitted a request for a certificate of lawfulness to transform the structure, initially approved as a swimming-pool pavilion, into residential quarters. Although the summerhouse has served as guest accommodation for prior owners since 2012, the New Forest National Park Authority is currently assessing the appropriateness of their application.

An Australian couple who postponed their wedding to build a fairytale castle in Tasmania are still working on it 22 years later. Christina Kent and Francis Shepherd have used around 100,000 bricks to construct the 27-room Castle Phoenix, which stands 17 metres tall. Despite financial and health challenges, only three of its eight turrets are complete, and their wedding remains on hold.

Report says North Korea takes much of the wages earned by its workers who are sent to Russia under threat of retribution