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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» KINSHASA - Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» MEXICO CITY - Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.
A wander through pink hotel rooms
Life, Published on 21/03/2026
» We've all been there. You've paced all seven floors, had coffee breaks until you're full and stared at enough mannequins to last a lifetime. Bangkok moves at a rapid speed, and sometimes the "mall crawl" leaves you craving a quiet corner and a chance to actually make something rather than just buy it.
Fifa offering $12 tickets to World Cup play-off tournament
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — Tickets for this month's World Cup Play-Off Tournament matches in Mexico, which will determine two of the final six vacant spots in this summer's historic 48-team tournament, went on sale Tuesday.
US confirms sweeping visa service suspensions
Published on 15/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The administration of US President Donald Trump is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries including Thailand, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Life, Published on 23/12/2025
» 2025 really needs to slow down. The world is mourning as we lost so many talented people across film, television, music and more.
Where Festive Magic Meets Cultural Discovery
Published on 04/12/2025
» As the year draws to a close, the festive season returns as a moment to reconnect, reflect and welcome the promise of a new beginning. This year, Minor Hotels unveils an inspiring collection of festive programmes across Asia and the Maldives, each blending local heritage, seasonal traditions and unforgettable experiences. From mystical jungles and Mekong river trails to Maldivian shores and Bangkok’s glittering skyline, every destination offers its own interpretation of festive magic as 2025 gives way to 2026.
Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81
AFP, Published on 24/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama
AFP, Published on 22/11/2025
» NONTHABURI (THAILAND) - Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her.
Countries qualified for 2026 World Cup, as Curacao seal fairytale
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - The tiny Caribbean nation of Curacao became the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday as Haiti booked their return to the tournament for the first time in 52 years along with Panama.