Centuries before chess spread across Asia, another board game captivated people throughout ancient China. Known as Liubo, it was played by emperors, nobles and ordinary families during the Han Dynasty, appearing so frequently that complete game sets were buried alongside the dead. Yet despite its popularity more than 2,000 years ago, the game’s rules have…

Screen grab from Hong Kong’s now deleted anti-drug campaign Hong Kong’s prison service has withdrawn an anti-drug video featuring AI-generated virtual K-pop idols after social media users said it, on the contrary, resembled a promotion campaign for illegal substances.The Correctional Services Department uploaded the controversial video, titled “Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap,” to its social media…

The people we surround ourselves with can quietly influence our character, reputation and the choices we make. More than two centuries ago, George Washington offered a simple piece of advice about the importance of choosing one’s company carefully. In his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour, Washington wrote: “Associate yourself with Men of good Quality…

Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK’s Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…

IShowSpeed has received huge news ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The popular streamer and YouTuber revealed that the FIFA World Cup’s official X account sent him a direct message confirming that his song “Champions” has been added to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album. The update came after weeks of support from…