Marriage

US busts ring accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages in Massachusetts

US Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley said the scheme’s alleged mastermind helped organise sham marriages for over a decade in the “sanctuary” jurisdiction.

‘They’re judging based on 20% of my life’: S’porean star of 90 Day Fiance on online criticism

Singaporean Noor Alimna realised she had feelings for Jonathan Pearce while partying in Singapore and wishing he were there with her.

Married, yet on OnlyFans and dating apps? ‘Nothing happened’ is not enough

In an exclusive relationship, deliberately hiding something that falls outside what you and your partner have agreed on is a breach of trust, says the writer.

My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do?

An IPS study in 2026 found that the proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.

Tokyo govt boosts support for marriage seekers in bid to raise birth rate

According to a survey conducted by the metropolitan government this spring, just under 60% of unmarried people aged 18 to 49 expressed a desire to marry.

CEO Insights

‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore

Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.

K-actors Ha Jung-woo, Cha Jung-won to tie the knot in December

South Korean actor Ha Jung-woo (left) and actress Cha Jung-won are set to marry on Dec 13 in Seoul.

Action star Jet Li denies abandoning first family, says he left past marriage with nothing

Jet Li has denied rumours claiming he had abandoned his ex-wife and their two older daughters.

The bottleneck in dating isn’t matching. It’s time

FirstDate, launched by the Government Technology Agency on Sept 29, is a pilot dating service for public officers aged 21 to 35.

Proposed changes to Muslim law include simpler divorce process, strengthened welfare of children

The number of Muslim marriages fell in 2025, from 5,184 in 2024 to 5,006 in 2025, while the number of divorces rose from 1,440 in 2024 to 1,658 in 2025.

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