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‘Gerak Khas’ actor Deen Maidin, whose real name is Shamsuddin Maidin, 60, (centre), known for his role as Detective Lingam, at his ‘lemang’ stall in Taman Putra Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, March 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

From screen to stall: ‘Detective Lingam’ returns with ‘lemang Gerak Khas’

File picture of people visiting to cherry blossom viewing at Chidorigafuchi, one of the moats around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo April 4, 2024. Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan’s western island of Shikoku, marking the opening of the season in 2025, Kyodo News Agency reported. — AFP pic

Japan’s first cherry blossoms of 2025 bloom in Kochi, marking start of season

The restaurant identified the bird as a rare ‘sunflower chicken’ from Guangdong province, fed with juice from sunflower stems and flower heads.

Pricey poultry: Shanghai restaurant roasted for RM290 ‘music and milk-fed’ chicken

Researchers at Tokyo’s Keio University are conducting their study using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) — created by stimulating mature, already specialised, cells back into a juvenile state. — Pexels.com pic

Japanese scientists achieve breakthrough in spinal cord treatment using stem cells

Participants play Mheibes, a decades-old fiery game in which rival teams must find a ring hidden by their opponents, at Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad early on March 19, 2025, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. — AFP pic

‘It’s in our blood’: Iraqis keep centuries-old mheibes game alive during Ramadan

A drawing by French author Victor Hugo, entitled ‘Mirror with birds’ is pictured during a photocall at the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) in London on March 18, 2025. The exhibition is set to run from March 21 to June 29, 2025. — AFP pic

Beyond ‘Les Miserables’: French writer Victor Hugo’s hidden talent as a masterful illustrator shines, 140 years after his passing, at a London exhibition

A Snoopy figurine is displayed as part of the 'Snoopy In Style' exhibition to mark the Peanuts comic strip's 75th anniversary in Paris, France, March 20, 2025. — Reuters pic

Snoopy the fashion icon celebrated in Paris exhibition

Nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn, a Thai child tattoo artist works on his uncle’s tattoo at the 2025 Thailand Tattoo Expo in Bangkok. — AFP pic

The milk-tooth tattooist: Nine-year-old Knight debuts at Thailand Tattoo Expo

The 2,490-baht limited edition Merge ‘A Day Bag’ that had teen shoppers brawling at a Thai department store on March 21, 2025. — Picture from Instagram/merge.official_

Thai shoppers clash over Merge bag, forcing brand to pull limited edition product for safety reasons (VIDEO)

A view of the interior of the Proton e.MAS 7. — SoyaCincau pic

Proton e.MAS 7 makes international debut in Nepal as EV demand soars (VIDEO)

Forests’ capacity to soak up CO2 has been diminished due to global warming, disease, wildfires and large-scaled land clearing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Soil and sediment: Underestimated heroes locking away the majority of CO2, study reveals

Gisele Pelicot was hailed as a hero for her courage and dignity throughout the three-month trial. — AFP

Gisele Pelicot to publish memoir, ‘A Hymn to Life’ in 2026

Keukenhof welcomed more than 1.4 million people to the park in 2024. — AFP pic

Dutch sun shines on world’s largest flower park’s 2025 debut

The state of our desk can influence our day-to-day, as well as the perception others have of us. — shironosov/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Organised chaos or meticulous order: Do you need a tidy desk to work efficiently?

This photograph shows a front view of the Jaguar Type 00 concept car displayed during its Europe presentation event in Paris on March 21, 2025. — AFP pic

Jaguar looks to woo younger, wealthier, tech-savvy drivers with US$160,000 all-electric Type 00

Annie Clemmons, owner of online bakery Chapman's DC, bakes an eggless pavlova in the ghost kitchen she uses for her business in Silver Spring, Maryland, on March 17, 2025. — AFP pic

In US, a pastry chef attempts to crack an egg-free menu