Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl

Crab, Claaaaab, and high prices in Asakusa. Rising prices in Japan have put ramen restaurants in a tricky position, since part of what makes the beloved noodle dish so beloved is that,... Read more »

Angus Taylor’s claim support is a ‘privilege of citizenship’ leaves Deepa and others with an impossible choice | Australian immigration and asylum

When Deepa Chaudhary’s newborn slept, she used the time to find out what support she could get as a permanent resident in Australia. The answer was: not very much. Chaudhary moved here... Read more »

Is it safe to wear earbuds while sleeping? Doctors explain the risks to your ears and hearing

Many people pop in earbuds at bedtime, hoping that soothing music, guided meditations, an intentionally boring podcast or a blast of white (or pink or brown) noise will drown out honking horns,... Read more »

After Sidra demolitions row, J&K minister tells forest officials: ‘First understand the law’ | India News

3 min readSrinagarMay 23, 2026 10:30 PM IST As the demolition of dwellings belonging to tribal people in Jammu’s Sidra snowballed into a major controversy, Jammu and Kashmir’s Forest and Ecology Minister... Read more »

TCM practitioners can join hands with eligible clinics to manage patients’ health: Koh Poh Koon

SINGAPORE – Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners and registered clinics will be able to submit proposals to jointly manage the health of Singapore residents from next week. Announcing this on May 23,... Read more »

VIRAL VIDEO: What Premanand Maharaj’s 26-year-old handwritten ‘secret diary’ reveals about his spiritual awakening | India News

Premanand Maharaj’s secret diary video: Amidst rising concerns over the unforeseen and uncertain halt of Saint Premanand Maharaj’s nightly padyatras and varta sessions, a rare video showing the diaries of the spiritual sage... Read more »

Bizarre Japanese vending machine sells “Peace and Equality” and “Angels and Demons”

We find out just how devilish and angelic these 100-yen surprises are. Our reporter Natsuno Futon was strolling the streets of Oyama City in Tochigi Prefecture the other day when she came... Read more »

Turning to theatre to spotlight mental health, tackle gloom in youths

SINGAPORE – After turning 16, Ms Priscilla Khong wanted to end it all. “I grew up in a good family. My father’s a pastor. My mother is a doctor. I would say... Read more »

Government asks for Delhi Gymkhana Club land back, cites ‘strengthening’ defence infra as reason | India News

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 23, 2026 01:10 PM IST The Union government on Friday started the process of taking back the land leased to the Delhi Gymkhana Club, saying the 27.3... Read more »

Japan’s instant ramen snack theme park features an athletic course even adults can enjoy

Sample ramen pizza, alongside other limited-edition items to pick up, or just make your own treats. Snacks in Japan come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from ever-feuding mushrooms and bamboo... Read more »