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Philippines among world’s most water-stressed countries due to climate change

If unaddressed, a new report by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warns that 40 to 80 percent of the country’s water supply could…

  • Published: November 26, 20259:12 am
  • Author Gillian Villanueva
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South Korea pushes for soldiers, civil servants to have right to refuse unlawful orders

The move comes on the heels of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024.

  • Published: November 26, 20258:10 am
  • Author Hwang Joo-young
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Japan PM Takaichi’s cabinet approval at 72% as voters back aggressive fiscal stimulus, child benefits

The Cabinet’s approval rating appears to be shored up by strong backing for the administration’s economic policies.

  • Published: November 25, 20259:45 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Loss of experienced health professionals in Bhutan undermines quality of service

Over the last five years, 936 health professionals have left the system.

  • Published: November 25, 20259:22 am
  • Author Neten Dorji
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‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims

Senator Imee’s allegations laid bare the depth of the rift within the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling family, which saw the peak of their political comeback in the 2022…

  • Published: November 25, 20258:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Accused in Philippine flood works mess go missing; ‘manhunt’ on

The Quezon City Police District reported that despite visiting all registered addresses of four of the accused, its operatives failed to serve the warrants because “none of the…

  • Published: November 24, 20251:26 pm
  • Author Keith Clores, Zacarian Sarao
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South Korean teen’s death after 14 hospital rejections exposes ER crisis

The case has renewed scrutiny of Korea’s fragmented emergency-care system, an issue that has drawn repeated criticism amid chronic shortages of pediatric and critical-care…

  • Published: November 24, 20259:23 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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Friday’s earthquake lays bare Dhaka’s fragility

After Friday's 5.7-magnitude earthquake, which caused at least four deaths in Dhaka, experts warned that far greater losses await if the authorities fail to act now.

  • Published: November 24, 20257:57 am
  • Author Helemul Alam, Dipan Nandy, and Ahmed Deepto
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Tension flares in Nepal’s Simara as Gen Z youths continue protests

Gen Z protesters accused police of failing to arrest individuals named in their complaint over Wednesday’s clash. Police have since detained two.

  • Published: November 21, 20251:31 pm
  • Author Laxmi Shah
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Japan to charge foreigners more for residence permits, looking to align with Western countries

Residence permit fees were raised by ¥2,000 in April this year, setting them at ¥6,000 for changing residence status and renewing stays and ¥10,000 for those applying for…

  • Published: November 21, 20258:00 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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