Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant checked after strong quake
The situation involved a tank connected to spent fuel pools at the plant and was apparently triggered by the strong earthquake that struck off Fukushima.
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Politicians, journalists find India court’s decision to uphold hijab ban ‘disappointing, violation of rights’
After weeks of deliberations, Karnataka's high court ruled that the wearing of the hijab "does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith".
Thai deputy PM proposes calling of snap election in November
It was not immediately clear if the proposal has the backing of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, whose four-year term ends next year.
Japan’s ruling LDP stresses unity with coalition partner at party convention
Many LDP members said Kishida has displayed strong leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Politicians, experts question Luhut’s claims on longer term for Jokowi
Talks of an extension of Jokowi’s term reignited when National Awakening Party chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said in late February that the 2024 general election should be…
Ease Covid-19 curbs further, but keep an eye on Singapore’s health system: Experts
An expert noted that most hospitalised patients with Covid-19 now tend to be older and have other conditions such as stroke or heart disease.
Hijab bans deepen Hindu-Muslim fault lines in India’s Karnataka state
The issue has become a flashpoint for the battle over the rights of Muslims, who fear they are being shunted aside as a minority in India.
Jokowi’s dream of a new capital city takes a step closer to reality
The project is meant to alleviate the excessive burden borne by Jakarta by shifting the headquarters of various government ministries and institutions, as well as diplomatic…
Quarantine-free travel for tourists with vaccine certificates, negative Covid tests proposed
The proposal comes on the cusp of Vietnam’s highly anticipated resumption of inbound and outbound tourism activities (March 15), after a pilot vaccine passport programme began…
Philippines govt bites high rate bullet, borrows P9.14B amid ‘risky’ Ukraine-Russia war
The government borrows more locally through treasury bills and bonds to temper foreign exchange risks while taking advantage of flushing liquidity in the financial system.