"How we can do better" is a new column that takes an insider's look at various industries and the ways they could improve. In this installment, we delve into the importance of urban planning for public spaces for communities. 

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker" on Thursday by posting a musical teaser on Twitter.

From the ancient alleys of Jerusalem's Old City to kitchens around the world, Palestinians are stirring new trends in cooking while abiding by traditions.

A California, the United States, court on Wednesday sentenced one of three men charged in the armed robbery of Lady Gaga's dog walker, in which the singer's French bulldogs were stolen, to four years in prison.

The Rolling Stones wrapped up their 60th-anniversary tour on Wednesday in Germany with an emotional tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.

The directors of Batgirl said on Wednesday they were "shocked" that the US$90 million superhero film had been axed by the studio and would now not be released in any format.

Players can hear, see and shoot their foes, but the field of battle is actually a vast warehouse north of Paris and they are moving in immersive worlds thanks to virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Model Chrissy Teigen and her award-winning singer husband John Legend said that the couple is expecting another child, nearly two years after announcing her miscarriage.

After a major renovation, Patek Philippe’s boutique in Central Jakarta opens its door with timeless designs and new spaces filled with special scent, including dedicated rooms for VIPs.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced they were shelving the movie adaptation of the DC Comics character, which was to star Leslie Grace in the title role, alongside Michael Keaton as Batman, preventing it from being seen in either theaters or on streaming platform HBO Max.

Social media used to be a source of light entertainment for Nora, a 47-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker living in South Africa. But lately, it has become a source of fear.

The Jakarta-based musician has left his usually somber sound behind for a post-rock-influenced ambient album that addresses a higher power's redemptive touch.

Scientists announced Wednesday they have restored blood flow and cell function throughout the bodies of pigs that were dead for an hour, in a breakthrough experts say could mean we need to update the definition of death itself.

Located around 500 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Sculptor, the Cartwheel gained its shape during a spectacular head-on collision between two galaxies.

Hand carving playing tiles for the popular Chinese game used to be a source of income for many, but the introduction of much cheaper machine-made sets whittled away at their customer base and turned their work into a rarity.

Paul and Tracy Naggear have lived in grief since the massive explosion that tore through the Lebanese capital in 2020 killed their three-year-old daughter, and their anger boils over the stalled investigation.

Even as domestic travel resumes, tourism businesses at the famous lake are yet to see the return of foreign visitors.

Following the government’s ban on several gaming platforms and other DSPs for not complying with a controversial regulation, local gamers, developers and ordinary users have taken the fight online.

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated”, a spokesperson said on Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

A land iguana that disappeared more than a century ago from one of the Galapagos Islands is reproducing naturally following its reintroduction there, Ecuador's environment ministry announced on Monday.

The melodic songs from families of endangered monkeys ring out over the jungle near Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex -- a sign of ecological rejuvenation decades after hunting decimated wildlife at the site.

With the theme Expanding Awareness, the 2022 ARTJOG Festival highlights the work of artists from all walks of life, including the young and disabled, to emphasize inclusiveness and shared humanity.

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

South Koreans may soon be able to carry a device inside their own bodies in the form of a bespoke tattoo that automatically alerts them to potential health problems, if a science team's project bears fruit.

The melodic songs from families of endangered monkeys ring out over the jungle near Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex -- a sign of ecological rejuvenation decades after hunting decimated wildlife at the site.

A land iguana that disappeared more than a century ago from one of the Galapagos Islands is reproducing naturally following its reintroduction there, Ecuador's environment ministry announced Monday.

Khaled Bahlawan hammers nails into a traditional wooden boat he built by hand, toiling under the scorching sun on Syria's Mediterranean coast to preserve a disappearing ancient skill.