MAGELANG, Indonesia (AFP): Hundreds of lanterns were released into the sky by Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Wesak day at the temple of Borobudur for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. More than a thousand Buddhists from across the archipelago gathered at the largest Buddhist temple in the world, situated in Magelang, Central Java, to commemorate … [Read more...] about Indonesians celebrate Wesak at world’s largest Buddhist temple
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Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to 8 years in prison
Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to eight years in prison Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian and her husband have been jailed for child sex offences. Zara, who featured in the 2016 Marvel movie with Benedict Cumberbatch, was sentenced to eight years in prison while her martial arts instructor husband Victor Marke was sentenced to 14 years at Nottingham Crown … [Read more...] about Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to 8 years in prison
Pakistan says it foiled suspected suicide attack against Chinese nationals
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani police arrested a would-be suicide bomber who planned to blow herself up near a convoy of Chinese nationals along the China Pakistan Economic-Corridor (CPEC), a police statement said. Monday's arrest came two weeks after a woman suicide bomber blew herself up on a university campus in the southern port city of Karachi, killing three Chinese teachers and … [Read more...] about Pakistan says it foiled suspected suicide attack against Chinese nationals
Chinese university a laughing stock after telling students to do swim test ‘online’
Shanghai University has become the subject of mockery after it moved a practical swimming examination "online". The dean's office at Shanghai University announced on May 15 that undergraduates finishing their bachelor's degrees due to take a 50-metre swimming test could participate online from home. In China, students at some of the most prestigious universities must learn … [Read more...] about Chinese university a laughing stock after telling students to do swim test ‘online’
Which country tops leave benefit for new dads
PETALING JAYA: The birth of a new family member is a significant milestone for both parents. New bonds are formed and new responsibilities, distributed. There are a slew of things to do, from breastfeeding and pumping breast milk, to taking care of the newborn (and other children), preparing meals and cooking, and other household chores. Having dad around to help with these … [Read more...] about Which country tops leave benefit for new dads