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Adoption by same-sex couple is akin to endangering children: Child rights commission tells Supreme Court

The commission said that the same-sex should not be allowed to adopt children as it would be akin to endangering children, including their understanding of different facets of…

  • Published: April 18, 20239:45 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Chinese accused of blasphemy shifted to Abbottabad in army helicopter over safety fears

The accused, who works at the Dasu Hydropower Project, was taken into custody by the Komila police on Sunday night after labourers at the site accused him of blasphemy.

  • Published: April 18, 20239:35 am
  • Author Umar Bacha
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Chinese court ruling shines light on ‘WeChat overtime’

The lawsuit pointed out that offering a non-fixed work-hour system to an employee requires written permission from the local labor administration.

  • Published: April 18, 20239:34 am
  • Author Cao Yin
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Cracks showing in Umno-DAP forced marriage: Former PM Ismail Sabri

He also said that there is a likelihood that these cracks would soon lead to “a permanent break-up”.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:48 am
  • Author Zakiah Koya and Martin Carvalho
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Japanese bomb suspect’s home searched, possible gunpowder found

With the G-7 summit scheduled for May in Hiroshima, Japan’s VIP protection system must be urgently reviewed.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:46 am
  • Author Yohei Murakoshi and Go Tateishi
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Indonesia’s house members in spotlight for failing to disclose wealth

The Indonesia Corruption Watch, has reported 55 lawmakers to the House of Representatives’ ethics council for their failure to do their obligation as public officials.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:44 am
  • Author Nur Janti
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How ‘gas station in the sky’ boosts South Korea’s defence

Fuelling up fighter jets in the sky, a tricky manoeuvre, is essential to reinforce the Air Force’s combat and war-fighting capabilities.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:43 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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DPM Wong outlines 5 key shifts for Singapore

He said the next stage of nation-building will need a new definition of success and new approaches towards skills and social support, among others.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:42 am
  • Author Goh Yan Han
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South Korea’s President Yoon’s approval rating dips to 6-month low

“The way Yoon officials have dealt with public doubts was a blow”, said Bae Cheol-ho, a senior researcher.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:41 am
  • Author Choi Si-young
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UN dedicates $5.5m towards emergency nutrition, food security interventions in flood-affected areas

The Pakistan floods of 2022 were the tenth most expensive climate disaster to have buffeted a nation over the last decade, according to risk modelling firm RMS.

  • Published: April 18, 20238:39 am
  • Author Amin Ahmed

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