One in every 41 births a stillborn in Bangladesh
UN reports on Bangladesh say at least 100,00 children die before reaching the age of five.
Malaysia running low on blood supply, especially rare negative blood type
According to Penang Hospital, negative blood types are found in only about 5% of the donors in Penang, and in Malaysia as a whole.
Philippine military welcomes possible F-16 sale; expert sees easy US Congress nod
The US State Department green-lighted the sale, which includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the country, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on…
Teachers across Nepal stage mass protest in Kathmandu for Education Bill
The teachers took to the streets to pressure government to pass the bill.
Japan PM Ishiba once again apologises over gift voucher fallout
The Prime Minister, who is under fire for handing out gift vouchers worth ¥100,000 to 15 newly elected Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers, admitted that he “lost sight of…
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment verdict set for Friday 11 a.m.
The eight-member court has been deliberating for five weeks since concluding 11 rounds of hearings on Mr. Yoon’s case on Feb. 25, marking the longest period of deliberations for…
Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, March 31, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).
2024 recorded as South Korea’s hottest year in half-century
The country saw 103.6 abnormally warm days based on daily low records and 76.7 abnormally warm days based on daily high records.
Philippine ex-president Duterte counsel’s arguments have ‘little weight’ – ICC-accredited lawyer
Meanwhile, Mr. Duterte’s lawyer Nicholas Kaufman argued that the ICC cannot exercise jurisdiction as the 80-year-old former president was “kidnapped,” echoing the sentiments…
Parties accuse Nepal’s ex-king of plotting against the republic
Maoist Centre calls for leaders defending the new constitution to correct past mistakes and unite.