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Half of LGBTQ youth in Japan thought about committing suicide in past year: Survey

The survey results indicate that a lack of understanding, prejudice and harassment by people around them have led them to become isolated.

  • Published: October 26, 20229:47 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Empty talk not my style, says Malaysia PM as he declines debate

He also pointed out that debates were also not part of Malaysia’s political culture.

  • Published: October 26, 20229:24 am
  • Author The Star
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PTI to begin long march to Islamabad on October 28: Imran Khan

Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the former prime minister said the march will begin from the Liberty Chowk at 11am and he will lead it himself.

  • Published: October 26, 20229:19 am
  • Author Dawn
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Indonesia’s FDI growth highest in decades, but outlook ‘bleak’

2023 has been called a “political” year as parties prepare for the 2024 general elections, which may prompt businesses and investors to hunker down with a wait-and-see stance.

  • Published: October 26, 20229:18 am
  • Author Vincent Fabian Thomas
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PM Kishida replaces economic revitalization minster over Unification Church links

66-year-old Shigeyuki Goto, who served as the health, labor and welfare minister in his first Cabinet, will take over Daishiro Yamagiwa's role.

  • Published: October 26, 20228:22 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Indonesia may take legal action against pharma companies as child deaths rise

Found as contaminants in syrup-based medicines, ethylene glycol and diethylene glyccol are thought to be the cause in acute kidney injury cases and deaths.

  • Published: October 26, 20227:03 am
  • Author Linda Yulisman
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35.5 million children affected by lead poisoning in Bangladesh: Experts

According to experts, recycling of used lead-acid battery, adulteration of turmeric and industrial paints are among the major sources of lead exposure.

  • Published: October 26, 20225:59 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Military requests Pakistan govt to conduct ‘high-level’ investigation into Arshad Sharif’s killing

Journalist Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya, allegedly by the local police, on Oct 23.

  • Published: October 26, 20225:58 am
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Chinese President Xi urges military to focus on its centenary goals

President Xi also said that all members of the armed forces must have a thorough understanding of the Party's thought on strengthening the military.

  • Published: October 26, 20225:58 am
  • Author Zhao Lei
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Anwar’s foray into Perak swing state prompts tactical changes by Pakatan Harapan

Datuk Seri Anwar’s PH coalition aims to reclaim the state after losing it during the 2020 Sheraton Move, which saw the federal and Perak state governments fall following…

  • Published: October 26, 20225:57 am
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