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Abdul Khan steps out of cousin Amir's shadow this Saturday when five British South Asian fighters share the same card at Wembley Arena for the first time. The 23-year-old, raised by his mum after his parents separated when he was 10, says boxing gave him a home when he needed one most.
A child psychiatrist is helping South Asian families overcome the cultural shame that keeps autism diagnoses secret for years, delaying critical care. Her work reveals how family honor and stigma create barriers that traditional healthcare systems miss entirely.
South Korea's under-18 handball team dominated Kuwait 36-28 in Jordan, securing a spot in the Asian Championship semifinals. The young athletes will now face Qatar as they push toward the finals.
Japan's women's soccer team dominated South Korea 4-1 in Sydney to secure their spot in Saturday's Asian Cup final against Australia. The victory sets up a thrilling rematch between Asia's top teams, with Japan looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2018.
In a historic first, a North Korean women's soccer team visited South Korea after eight years and won the Asian Champions League final. The emotional victory brought together divided neighbors through the power of sports.
As gold prices hit record highs, South Asian brides are discovering a creative solution that lets them honor tradition without breaking the bank. One-gram gold jewelry uses a thin coating of real 24-carat gold over base metals, giving women beautiful pieces at a fraction of the cost.
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A debut film from South Africa is filling a massive gap in cinema by showing queer Black girlhood as fun, tender, and joyful instead of traumatic. Black Burns Fast brings the playful spirit of 2000s rom-coms to a boarding school love story that finally gives young audiences the representation they deserve.
South Korea is launching six pilot programs across Southeast Asia to test AI-powered solutions for traffic jams, aging buildings, and water systems. The 2026 K-City Network brings smart city technology to real urban problems in five nations.
South Korea is helping six cities across Southeast Asia tackle traffic jams, water shortages, and safety issues with AI-powered solutions. The projects could transform urban life for millions while opening new markets for tech companies.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
Japan delivered a masterclass performance, defeating South Korea 4-1 to set up a thrilling Women's Asian Cup final against Australia. The showcase of skill and teamwork promises an epic showdown at Stadium Australia this Saturday.
Twenty-two million South Africans are about to get more reliable water, electricity, and waste services thanks to a massive infrastructure upgrade. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank just committed half a billion dollars to modernize essential services in the country's eight largest cities.
South Korea just scored a major win in the global defense market, landing multi-billion dollar orders for its homegrown KF-21 fighter jet from Southeast Asian nations. The breakthrough marks a David-versus-Goliath moment as Korea Aerospace Industries challenges US and European defense giants.
At 10 years old, Hasrat Gill flipped through TV channels and discovered something that changed everything: women playing cricket. Now 20, she's representing Australia and inspiring a surge of South Asian girls to pick up the sport.
A North Korean women's soccer team will cross into South Korea this week for the first sports visit in eight years, marking a rare moment of connection between the divided nations. The Asian Champions League match could help build bridges through the shared love of the game.
South Korea is launching 60 promising deep tech companies into North American, European, and Asian markets with targeted funding and local partnerships. The program already helped 26 companies generate $12.28 million in exports in its first year.
South Korea and Brazil just formalized a partnership that could accelerate innovation across two continents. The agreement brings together Asian precision and Latin American resources in a win for global cooperation.
Australia captain Sam Kerr delivered a breathtaking goal in front of her hometown crowd, securing a 2-1 victory over China and sending the Matildas to their fourth Women's Asian Cup final. The hosts will face either Japan or South Korea on Saturday as they chase their first continental trophy since 2010. #
Two major Asian economies just committed to deepening their partnership in a big way. South Korea and India announced plans to double their bilateral trade while working together on everything from clean energy to cutting-edge technology.
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