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17-year-old marries 15-year-old in NTB, adding to long list of child marriages

National 5 years ago

17-year-old marries 15-year-old in NTB, adding to long list of child marriages

The recent marriage of a 17-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has put a spotlight on the high prevalence of child marriages in the province.

Women prioritized in govt's premarital programs, minister says

National 5 years ago

Women prioritized in govt's premarital programs, minister says

Women are the main target of the government’s premarital programs for future brides and grooms as the women are expected to be the homemakers that give birth and nurture the country’s future generation that is free from stunting, a senior minister said on Monday.

Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life

Newly married couples can receive up to 600,000 yen (US$5,700) to cover their rent and other costs to start a new life from next April if they live in a municipality adopting Japan's newlywed support program, government sources said Sunday.

Citing ‘new trend’, minister bans polyandry for female civil servants

National 5 years ago

Citing ‘new trend’, minister bans polyandry for female civil servants

“This is a new phenomenon. I have encountered many of these cases,” he said.

One couple, two countries: Tale of unplanned separation amid COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion 5 years ago

One couple, two countries: Tale of unplanned separation amid COVID-19 pandemic

Separated between Australia and Indonesia, the hug - and what it conveys - is the missing element, cushioned thankfully by face-to-face chatting via the internet.

Gwyneth Paltrow stunned by derision over her 'conscious uncoupling' announcement

People 5 years ago

Gwyneth Paltrow stunned by derision over her 'conscious uncoupling' announcement

Gwyneth Paltrow says deciding to split with her first husband Chris Martin was painful enough, but nothing could have prepared her for the public mockery that greeted the announcement of their "conscious uncoupling".

Marriage and money help but don't lead to long-lasting happiness

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Marriage and money help but don't lead to long-lasting happiness

We all know big life events like marriage, parenthood, job loss and the death of loved one can affect our well-being. But by how much and for how long?

Muslims allowed to hold marriage ceremony outside KUA office amid new normal

National 5 years ago

Muslims allowed to hold marriage ceremony outside KUA office amid new normal

The Religious Affairs Ministry still limits the number of people attending marriage ceremonies to 10 or 30 people, depending on the venue, and requires that participants adhere to health protocol.

Love at first sight: Pandemic accelerates courtship, wedding

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Love at first sight: Pandemic accelerates courtship, wedding

"You can take off your mask and kiss the bride," the priest said, as a septuagenarian US couple who spent the pandemic lockdown together after a single date married on Thursday.

Big Bang's Taeyang opens up about his marriage and struggles

Entertainment 5 years ago

Big Bang's Taeyang opens up about his marriage and struggles

Big Bang's Taeyang has shared a teaser for his upcoming documentary White Night, in which the South Korean pop star opens up about his 2017 solo album of the same name, the world tour that followed, as well as his marriage to actress Min Hyo-rin.

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