South Korea has a big household debt problem. The country's unique rental system may be to blame

On their 24th wedding anniversary, Vanessa Bryant honored her late husband, Kobe Bryant, by sharing a nostalgic photo on Instagram, reminiscing about their private wedding in 2001. The couple, who had four daughters together, including the late Gianna, have been memorialized through various projects, including the upcoming release of "Mamba & Mambacita Forever," featuring over 100 murals and stories celebrating their legacy. Vanessa continues to express her grief while focusing on uplifting her family, stating...

The death of Pope Francis has deeply affected millions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, particularly in Timor-Leste, where he was the first pope to visit since independence, drawing massive crowds during his 2024 visit. Leaders like Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos Horta and the Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised his legacy of humility and interfaith dialogue, with memorials including half-mast flags and church bells ringing in his honor. His message of unity and care...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTAs the wife of Singapore’s first president Yusof Ishak, Puan Noor Aishah took English lessons for over a year and actively participated in charitable organizations, preparing meals for donors. Born on May 21, 1933, she became first lady at 26, supporting her husband during significant...

Delta Air Lines Flight Evacuated Due to Engine FireA Delta Air Lines flight at Orlando International Airport was evacuated on Monday after an engine fire broke out shortly before departure to Atlanta. The Airbus A330, carrying 282 passengers and crew, experienced flames in one engine's tailpipe, prompting emergency procedures; fortunately, no injuries were reported. Delta stated that maintenance teams will investigate the cause of the fire, which comes amid heightened concerns about aviation safety following...

Lawyers and relatives have condemned the extensive sentences given to Tunisian opposition figures, labeling them "fabricated" and "unfounded," with plans to appeal. A Tunis court sentenced around 40 defendants, including prominent critics of President Kais Saied, to jail terms totaling 892 years for charges like "conspiracy against state security." The trial has been criticized for lacking key evidence and fairness, prompting Human Rights Watch to state that it did not resemble a fair trial, while...

Pope Francis died at 9:47 a.m. on Monday, initiating the Sede vacante, during which Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the camerlengo, will temporarily administer the Church. The novendiales mourning period begins, leading to a simple funeral as requested by the pope, where he will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, the first pope to do so since 1669. Following the mourning, a conclave of 120 cardinals will elect his successor through secret ballots, with results indicated...