A sociologist traces how the international dating industry evolved from “mail-order brides” to “passport bros,” and why economic anxiety and shifting gender norms keep traditional roles in demand.

The term “Mail Order Bride” originated on the American frontier in the 19th century. At that time, the number of men on the frontier far outnumbered the number of available women, and lonely farmers ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino woman suspected of being a mail-order bride was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday. According to ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino woman suspected of being a mail-order bride was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday. According to ...

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A child bride sentenced to death by Iran over the death of her husband will not be hanged after she was 'forgiven' by the family of the victim. Goli Kouhkan, a member of the Baluch minority without ...

Holly Ramsay's wedding to Olympic Swimmer Adam Peaty was quite a regal affair, held at the awe-inspiring 1499 Bath Abbey on ...

An interesting development involving a newlywed couple exchanging their vows in style has sparked discussion online. In a video which has since gone viral on social media on December 10, 2025, the ...

A child bride has been executed in Iran after killing her much older husband following years of domestic abuse, according to human rights monitors. The death sentence against 24-year-old Rana Faraj ...

A “fictosexual” man who wed a fictional, computer-synthesized pop singer four years ago said he’s now unable to communicate with his wife, but is still in love with her. Akihiko Kondo, 38, was dating ...