As we bid farewell to 2021, let us take a look at some of the moments that Indonesians should be proud of in spite of the challenges faced throughout the year.

Thousands of residents claim they have not been properly compensated for homes and businesses that were demolished to make way for Senegal's new commuter railway line.

In the era of COVID, it almost feels like the norm.  

The Iraqi capital Baghdad celebrated the renovation of the historic heart of its book trade, in the latest sign of an artistic renaissance after decades of conflict and strife.

Dozens of nativity scenes light up the village of Banovci in northeastern Slovenia, drawing throngs of visitors every December.

A variety of holiday hamper ideas to help those in need of inspiration this jolly season.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he's sleeping soundly after becoming the first premier in nine years to inhabit the official residence, which is reputedly haunted by ghosts.

A traditional healing therapy for the common cold, kerokan remains popular despite lacking scientific evidence.

From bags to book covers, established designers and design-conscious consumers alike choose their favorite local designs of the year.

A pair of black and white lemurs named Pavel and Anna are the latest additions to the collection of Jakarta Aquarium and Safari at Neo Soho, West Jakarta.

"Take time to understand the planet that you want to land on – it’s really important not to just walk in the door," said Oldham, whose company is based in San Jose, California. "You have to figure out how you add value.”

Here is a list of the things Indonesians looked up most on Google, throughout 2021.

Laos opened a new $6 billion rail link with China to much fanfare this month, but the party could be short-lived as the government grapples with a potential debt crisis.

NFTs have sometimes sold online for astronomical sums. But what exactly are these digital assets, and how are they traded?

France football star Kylian Mbappe is to be the new face for Dior's men's fashion and perfumes.

Indonesia's best designers share their 2022’s fashion trend predictions.

The law, which was approved by 36 votes to 27, allows adults in Malta to possess up to seven grams (0.25 oz) of cannabis and grow up to four plants.

Why buy the latest pair of sneakers, when you can buy the latest pair of virtual ones instead?

A Japanese billionaire arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking Russia's return to space tourism after a decade-long pause.

Several creative entrepreneurs are working to change how 'jamu' should be served to adapt to the modern world.

Sculptures of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, two Black Americans whose deaths at the hands of police in 2020 rocked the United States, are to be auctioned for charity.

Historically, the LBGT community has actively contributed to Indonesia’s creative industry. But its involvement has been practically diminished, and those still on the scene have to be satisfied with a meager spotlight.

Boxes of flowers pile up as influencer Caicai speaks into her smartphone from a small studio at Asia's biggest flower market -- with thousands of customers eagerly awaiting her view on the best deals.

The 414-kilometre (260-mile) route took five years to construct under China's trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative.

For three years, a collective of 10 young Nigerian performers has sought to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance.

Early millennials are likely no stranger to agony aunts or advice columns in many publications and platforms. In the social media era, the mysterious personal advisor manifests in many different forms.

"The presence of animal fur in our pages and on our digital media is no longer in line with our values, nor our readers," Elle's international director Valeria Bessolo Llopiz said.

Plants, fish and an aquarium. Some consider aquascapes to be merely fancy aquariums, but they couldn’t be more wrong. It is an art form, and owing to the growing number of enthusiasts over the years, the aquascape industry is growing in profitability as well.

Italian fashion house Armani announced Wednesday it would no longer use angora wool, a product made from rabbit hair, as part of its fur-free policy.

The South Pacific nation opened its borders to international travellers for the first time since the pandemic began.