Turkish expert team arrives to probe Dhaka airport fire
An eight-member team meets the civil aviation adviser to discuss the investigation.
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More than 550 weapons looted during Nepal’s Gen Z protests still missing
Police say 285 heavy weapons, including INSAS and SLR rifles, and 271 small firearms are still unaccounted for.
Japan grapples with deepfake pornography, with laws yet to catch up
The government intends to improve its grasp of the situation, including through collecting information on cases reported to the police and schools, and compile a national plan by…
Many Malaysians calling for law ensuring young ones take care of their elders
Malaysia only has eight government-run elder care centres under the Social Welfare Department, while most private or charity homes operate without proper licensing due to red…
Senior Indian Congress leader Ramesh targets central government over Russian oil
This development comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that India would stop buying oil from Russia, sparking controversy over the government’s stance.
AI cameras to cover all intersections in Hanoi
The system of 1,873 AI cameras will start work from December, gradually improving infrastructure and contributing to ensuring safety as well as reducing traffic congestion in the…
Pakistan approves ban on Islamist party under anti-terrorism act
A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) after the meeting said the ban was “unaimously” approved by the federal cabinet.
South Korean Gender Minister pledges to address inequality felt by young men
The newly renamed Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will respond to some of the backlash sparked by recent changes, and fears that addressing "reverse discrimination" claimed…
Bangladesh chief adviser’s team and bureaucrats failed to push reforms forward: economist
Renowned economist Debapriya Bhattacharya today said that it is regrettable that the enthusiasm and dedication the chief adviser showed in regard to the White Paper, taskforce…
How five-year plans drive China’s progress
John Ross, former director of London Economics and Business Policy Bureau in the UK affirmed the effectiveness of China's economic planning system, arguing it "provides an…