All travellers know that navigating different cultures can often be a daunting task. Knowing the customs, the language and when you're at risk of offending someone are all key when living abroad. Take ...

Xian'er, a self-described "little monk", is being trained to text in English. The WeChat account of a robot "monk" in Beijing that uses artificial intelligence to speak with the public started ...

A foreigner who was filmed being slapped in the face by a Buddhist monk on a train last week says he is "sabai, sabai" about the incident and still loves Thailand. The incident happened on Sunday, Dec ...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the new Peacock film Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie. Proceed at your own risk! Monk ultimately gets to say his trademark "here's what happened": the ...

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