News & Insights Across Asia
Magdeburg held a memorial service to honor victims of a car attack at its Christmas market, which left at least five dead and around 200 injured. The community mourns while authorities investigate.
A new memorial in Zhejiang Province commemorates the heroic actions of Chinese fishermen who rescued over 380 British POWs during the Lisbon Maru incident 82 years ago.
Beijing Guoan paid tribute to devoted fan Yang Xue by retiring his seat at the Workers’ Stadium during their home game against Shanghai Port, honoring his legacy among over 53,000 spectators.
Two explosions at a memorial ceremony in Kerman, Iran, have killed nearly 100 people and injured over 200, according to Iranian media. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
In Bhopal, India, uncollected ashes of COVID-19 victims are being used to plant trees, offering a unique way to honor loved ones and protect the environment.
Mexican tailor Erendira Guerrero crafts teddy bears from clothes of COVID-19 victims to comfort grieving families, turning garments into cherished memories.
The University of Chicago community held a candlelight vigil for student Fan Yiran, tragically killed in a recent shooting. Professors and peers remembered him as an exceptional scholar and friend.