World’s happiest places: Taiwan ranks highest in Asia at 26th

Finland, Iceland, and Denmark continued their longstanding lead at the top of the global rankings. Costa Rica rose to fourth place, becoming the first Latin American country to enter the top five. Heavy social media use is reportedly linked to lower wellbeing, particularly among young people. Nordic countries remain the world’s happiest, with Finland, Iceland, … Read more

How Indonesians are fighting plummeting marriage rates

Read the story in Bahasa Indonesia A decade ago, Talitha Rarasty thought marriage was the end goal. “It’s like an achievement and a template in human life,” she said. “You go to school, university, get married, have kids, and if your life’s not according to this template, you are deemed unsuccessful.” But as she approaches … Read more

The Retro Revival of Wired Headphones: Why Gen Z Prefers Them Over Wireless

The retro ‍tide of ‍wired headphones is making a surprising comeback, especially among young people. Despite the dominance of wireless technology,​ wired headphones are ⁣being embraced as a⁣ fashion statement and a nostalgic nod to⁢ the past.​ This resurgence is ⁤notably evident ⁢among Generation Z, who are redefining what it⁢ means to be trendy. Wired … Read more

Driving change through sports and HIV awareness

Marouane Abouzid, a 25-year-old from Casablanca, grew up in an environment where social challenges and gender stereotypes were pervasive. However, his perspective changed the day he joined “The Ball is Your Protection” program, an initiative by TIBU Africa in partnership with UNAIDS, which uses sports to raise awareness about HIV, gender equality, and gender-based violence.  … Read more