Asia
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Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Each beverage has its own unique character so you can choose which one you’d like to party with. With the holiday season fast approaching, Starbucks is bringing the…
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia after company suspends trip
MV Odyssey ship slated for years-long voyage around the world cancels operations due to high fuel prices A luxury cruise ship that had embarked on a years-long voyage…
Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia as rising fuel prices halt operations
Monthly fuel expenses that historically averaged approximately $1,800 per cabin (approximately €1,600) have recently reached an estimated $6,000 to $8,000 in parts of Asia, Villa Vie Residences said…
ACN report: 220 million Christians face persecution worldwide
Persecution of Christians has worsened in 55% of the 18 countries examined in Aid to the Church in Need’s report for 2024–2026. The pontifical foundation warns that 413…
A rare hound with a storied past faces an uncertain future in Bangladesh
Dogs are generally not treated well in Bangladesh, where the majority Muslim population holds a conservative approach to domesticating dogs. Here, kicking a resting or passing stray dog…