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Indonesia 16 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Jokowi to leverage his endearing popularity with Indonesians to boost influence

Five months after stepping down as president, Joko Widodo has been kept busy by the queue of people keen to meet him at his house in Solo in Central Java, seeking his advice, bringing in petitions, or just to thank him for his contributions to the country.

World 8 Mar 2025 | 01:49 AM

Western Australia polls to test popularity of Albanese's party

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Voters across the state of Western Australia headed to the polls on Saturday, setting the stage for a final political contest before Prime Minister Albanese calls a national election that is due by mid May.

Nation 14 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Breaking fast along the beach gaining popularity

BUTTERWORTH: The view is breathtaking, the air is breezy and most importantly, it's free.

World 5 Mar 2025 | 11:07 AM

Analysis-Mexico's Sheinbaum popularity may insulate her from tariff devastation

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on goods from Mexico have not only left President Claudia Sheinbaum politically unscathed from likely economic damage but may strengthen her hand as Mexicans rally against perceived unfair treatment.

World 11 Mar 2025 | 05:07 PM

Kazakhstan gains popularity among Indian tourists, students

ALMATY, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key destination for Indian tourists and students, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting the Indian ambassador to Kazakhstan.

Aseanplus News 7 Mar 2025 | 11:42 AM

SOMA now riding the wave of popularity and releases lively new single 'Aku Tetap Raya' for the coming festival season

Veteran but yet rising singer SOMA has notched another feather in her caps with new lively number 'Aku Tetap Raya' for the coming Hari Raya festival.

Thailand 23 Feb 2025 | 01:19 PM

Thai govt thanks The White Lotus and Blackpink's Lisa for boosting Samui’s popularity

The HBO Max TV series with pop star Lisa has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings, contributing to Thailand's growing appeal as a filming destination.

Laos 22 Feb 2025 | 05:35 AM

Laos to boost tourism amid increased popularity

Laos has been intensifying its efforts to boost tourism and promote sustainable growth, as the country has experienced a remarkable surge in both domestic and international visitors in 2024.

Other Sports 9 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Popularity of muay thai continues to surge

BACHOK: Muay thai continues to solidify its position as a premier combat sport, with an increasing number of young people showing interest in it.

India 20 Feb 2025 | 11:27 AM

Malaysia gains popularity as a destination for Indian corporate events

NEW DELHI: (Bernama) Malaysia's appeal as a destination for business events and incentive travel has grown among Indian companies amid a surge in tourist numbers from India.

Sabah & Sarawak 12 Feb 2025 | 05:24 AM

Red Ribbons, lasting wishes: Tham Kung Temple's Wishing Tree gains popularity

KOTA KINABALU: The Wishing Tree at Tham Kung Temple in Sandakan has become a beloved attraction, especially during Chinese New Year, as locals and visitors uphold the tradition of making wishes.

World 5 Feb 2025 | 09:07 PM

Roundup: Cairo's biggest book fair concludes with growing popularity of translated Chinese books

CAIRO, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) wrapped up on Wednesday, witnessing a notable surge in interest in translated Chinese books as readers from across the Arab world sought deeper insights into China's culture, history, and modernization.

World 16 Jan 2025 | 06:05 PM

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in U.S. red, blue states

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The idea that students' cellphones need to be banned during the school day has been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the U.S. states, as at least eight states, namely California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, have enacted such bans over the past two years and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.

Smartphones 16 Jan 2025 | 09:04 AM

Banning cellphones in US schools gains popularity in red and blue states

At least eight states have enacted such bans over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.

Entertainment 20 Dec 2024 | 10:05 AM

After series adaptation, 'Light Shop' webtoon sees explosive popularity

This renewed interest mirrors the impact of Kang Full’s previous webtoon-turned-Disney+ series 'Moving', which gained global acclaim last year.

World 14 Dec 2024 | 05:14 PM

Chinese automobiles gaining popularity among Ghanaians

ACCRA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaians are increasingly falling in love with Chinese automobiles, a business executive said late Friday.

Gadgets 7 Jan 2025 | 07:30 AM

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

While the coronavirus pandemic spurred many people to head outside in search of birds, for others, smart feeders that snap photos and video of backyard visitors have brought the hobby inside.

Rugby 6 Dec 2024 | 11:38 AM

Rugby-American Maher says her popularity was born out financial necessity

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - American Ilona Maher is arguably the world's most popular rugby player, boasting the largest social media following of anyone in the sport, but the 28-year-old said her focus on growing her social media profile was born out of financial necessity.

Family 1 Jan 2025 | 07:00 AM

A 2015 book on dealing with ‘emotionally immature’ parents is gaining popularity

'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents', by Lindsay Gibson, talks about parents who refuse to validate their children’s feelings and intuition, have difficulty regulating their emotions and may be reactive, inconsistent and lacking in empathy or awareness.

Metro News 2 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Race walking gains popularity among youths

IT WAS a fitting finale before the year came to an end, with the successful conclusion of two major junior walking championships.

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