TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Protected landmarks and humanity’s cultural heritage are threatened by the US-Israel war with Iran. UNESCO-listed sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque in Iran, are among the historical landmarks that have been damaged by the US-Israeli strikes that began on February 28. UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body, has expressed its concern about the…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Malaysia has been ranked as the third safest retirement destination in the world by International Living, according to its latest report on global retirement safety. Portugal and Ireland secured the first and second positions, respectively, while Vietnam ranked ninth. The list of safest retirement destinations considers factors such as crime, political stability,…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Every year, ahead of the Oscars, movie geeks get to act like sports fans, discussing the Academy Award “race,” talking odds and percentages, and debating which films and which stars are frontrunners in the cinema Olympics. The 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, March 15, has all the makings of an epic Oscar showdown. Two brilliant,…
Veteran Pakistani television and film actor Shujaat Hashmi has passed away in Lahore after a period of illness, his family confirmed. According to relatives, the senior actor had been unwell for some time before his death. Funeral prayers were offered at 9.00 p.m. on Friday at Jamia Naeemia Garhi Shahu, after which he would be…
Home is where the heart is, and a lot of effort goes into creating the perfect house that not only reflects your past but also has enough space to hold your present and future. Season 9 of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is captures the everyday routine and memories that turn a space into a home. It…
For JJ Valaya, fashion has always been about storytelling — of journeys, dynasties and craft traditions that stretch across centuries. Now, as his label approaches 35 years, the designer is expanding that narrative into accessories. The newly-launched JJ Valaya Accessories marks the house’s first dedicated handbag line, with styles like an oversized velvet clutch, a…
A free comeback concert for boy band BTS in central Seoul next week is expected to draw up to 260,000 people, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Wednesday, making it one of the largest public gatherings in the area since the 2002 World Cup. The chart-topping K-pop group is marking the release…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta will be entirely closed during Nyepi Day (Day of Silence) on March 19, 2026, which is a day before Eid al-Fitr. The closure of the Hindu temple area on the border of Yogyakarta-Central Java is a form of respect for the sanctity of Catur Brata Penyepian. “On March 19,…
Bollywood actor and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sonam Kapoor changed the fashion conversation in Bollywood years before French luxury brand Louis Vuitton appointed Deepika Padukone as their global brand ambassador and Gucci did the same with Alia Bhatt. An early adopter of international designers, she championed avant-garde silhouettes, vintage couture,…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, it is worth noting that the Best Actress Oscar category is about more than simply recognizing outstanding performances. Over the years, the award has also marked important milestones in film history, including when Halle Berry became the first woman of color to win for Monster’s Ball, and…
