The four-year countdown has finally reached zero. On 11 June, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off its opening match – Mexico vs South Africa – in Mexico City. For the first time in history, the tournament is co-hosted by three nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, with matches played across 16 cities.

With graduation season rolling in for many countries in Southeast Asia, many students will be faced with the same old question: “What university are you going to?” Some may have an answer prepared, others may be undecided. But a number of students face a different dilemma: “Will I even go to college at all?”

Rakshya Bam is one of the young leaders who led the Gen Z uprising in Kathmandu last September. She had several opportunities to join politics or enter parliament, but chose to stay outside and question the government.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.