Asking Eric: I’m hurt that some of my family plans to skip my destination 40th birthday bash

Dear Eric: I have a milestone birthday next year (40!) and have been telling family and friends that I’d like to have a party or gathering with them in my country of birth. I moved away from home 15 years ago to Europe. My parents, sister and sister’s family all live in the same city … Read more

Filipinos in Kuwait cautioned vs unauthorized public gathering

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos in Kuwait were told to follow local laws and were reminded that unauthorized public gathering is prohibited in the Gulf state. The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait issued the advisory on Thursday days after more than a dozen Filipinos were arrested in Qatar for joining a rally that Qatari authorities deemed as … Read more

Thousands Rally Against ‘Lovečka’ Group in Busan

Thousands Brave Rain for Rally Against ‘Lovečka’ Group In the heart of Busan, a pouring crowd congregated today at Busan Station Square, undeterred by sheets of rain. They gathered to voice their opposition and demand freedom from ‘Së Korea,’ a controversial Protestant group leading a national emergency prayer campaign. Underneath glistening umbrellas and raincoats, an … Read more