Marriages Tick Up in Asia but Long-Term Demographic Challenges Persist

For the first time in about a decade, the number of marriages in South Korea last year increased from the previous year, according to data revealed by the country’s statistics office on Tuesday. The same thing occurred in China, according to data released earlier this month by the country’s civil affairs ministry. The upticks were … Read more

‘I feel trapped’: Scores of underage Rohingya girls forced into abusive marriages in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — In a bedroom in Malaysia that has become a prison, the 14-year-old girl wipes away tears as she sits cross-legged on the concrete floor. It is here, she says, where her 35-year-old husband rapes her nearly every night. Last year, the Rohingya girl sacrificed herself to save her family, embarking on … Read more

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry ‘evolved’ marriages demands ‘less PDA’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are accused of becoming less tactile as a couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who thrived on PDA in the past, now resisted their affection for public. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, body language expert Darren Stanton said: “Harry and Megan’s relationship has evolved. When looking at their … Read more