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Kidults' emotional cravings, not just toys, drive POP MART's popularity

by Xinhua writer Zheng Bofei

POP MART has transformed from a niche Chinese brand into a global kidult phenomenon, captivating collectors across Europe with its emotionally charged blind-box toys that blend art, nostalgia, and connection.

LONDON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A crowd of collectors and POP MART fans gathers outside the brand's brightly lit flagship store on Oxford Street, eager to explo

"Pakistan is nurturing, nourishing and promoting terrorism": BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, a member of an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, said their talks focused on fighting terrorism and India's stand on the issue.

She said Pakistan is supporting terrorism and does not want peace and normalcy within the boundaries of India.

Speaking to ANI, Aparajita Sarangi said, 'This is the last leg of the tour...we hav

"President of Malaysia strongly condemned Pahalgam attack": JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, leader of an all-party delegation, said Malaysia strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and supported India's fight against terrorism.

Jha added that countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia have also supported India's stance during their visits.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, 'Our first visit was to Jap

INDONESIA-CIREBON-QUARRY-LANDSLIDE-DEATH TOLL

(250601) -- CIREBON, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo provided by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers working on site of landslides at a quarry in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, June 1, 2025. The death toll of landslides at a quarry in Indonesia's West Java province on May 30 increased to 19 as of Sunday. (BASARNAS/Handout via Xinhua)

Interview: Path to lasting peace in Asia-Pacific should be based on win-win cooperation, says expert

China's practical cooperation with Indonesia and other regional countries has contributed greatly to the region's peace and development, said Indonesian expert Veronika Saraswati.

SINGAPORE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region should be built on win-win cooperation instead of military deterrence, an Indonesian expert has said.

China's practical cooperation wi

(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-MEN'S DOUBLES

(250601) -- SINGAPORE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (R) of Malaysia pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the men's doubles final match against Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae of South Korea at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, June 1, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

Australia's Defence Minister to embark on four-nation tour from June 2

Melbourne [Australia], June 1 (ANI): Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, will travel to Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia from June 2-5 for high-level meetings, as per Australian defence government release.

The Deputy Prime Minister will meet leaders and counterparts in the South and Southeast Asia as part of the Government's commitment to deepening diplomatic and defe

Op Sindoor named after terrorists removed vermilion mark from forehead of sisters: All-party delegation member in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting key global capital including Malaysia to highlight India's stand on terorrism said that a series of air strikes carried by Indian armed forces across Pakistan were codenamed as operation Sindoor after terrorists gunned down husbands of sisters which led to the removal of vermilion markfr

Op Sindoor named after terrorists removed vermillion mark from forehead of sisters: All-party delegation memeber in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting key global capital including Malaysia to highlight India's stand on terorrism said that a series of air strikes carried by Indian armed forces across Pakistan were codenamed as operation Sindoor after terrorists gunned down husbands of sisters which led to the removal of vermilion markfr

"Purpose of mission has been accomplished:" All-Party Delegation member Brittas in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): All-Party Delegation Member and CPI-M MP John Brittas, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting Malaysia on Sunday, said that they have successfully conveyed India's message that all countries should unite against terrorism.

Brittas, while talking to ANI, said that the delegation has held several meetings and also addressed the Indian community he

UN-Habitat Assembly ends with adoption of strategic plan to tackle housing crisis

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded late Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, with the adoption of a bold strategic plan aimed at tackling the global housing crisis.

NAIROBI, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded late Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, with the adoption of a bold strategic plan

MALAYSIA-PAHANG STATE-RAIL PROJECT

(250601) -- PAHANG STATE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos at a ceremony to mark the installation of the first communication, information and signaling (CIS) systems of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) at the Kota SAS Station in Pahang state, Malaysia, May 30, 2025. The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a mega rail project in Malaysia being built by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), marked

"India waited for Pakistan to act, but there was no action," says BJP MP Brij Lal in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP Member of Parliament Brij Lal, part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation tasked with informing nations about Pakistan-sponsored terror has emphasized the urgent need to fight terrorism, highlighting the suffering India has endured due to repeated terror attacks.

'We suffered terrorism for about four decades. We know who is doing it. Initially, we didn't take m

All-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha meets Indian envoy in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): All-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians, led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, was received by Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy, at the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

The High Commissioner provided the delegation with an in-depth briefing on India's ties with Malaysia.

According to the official Twitter handle India in Malaysia (@hcikl), Hig

Drumbeats of fitness, tourism echo as dragon boats make waves across China

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- As May draws to a close, the rhythmic thud of drums and the roar of cheering crowds are once again echoing across rivers and lakes throughout China.

Amid splashing water and synchronized chants, dragon boats surge ahead in fierce competition as Chinese people celebrate Duanwu Festival on Saturday this year.

For millennia, dragon boat racing has remained at the heart of Duanwu Fes