Indonesia passes long-awaited privacy bill
The bill was first proposed in 2014, but deliberations dragged on over the status of a prescribed oversight agency.
Philippine health department stresses fossil fuel impact on public health
According to a spokesperson, the Philippines has been seeing the rise of respiratory illnesses due to air pollution, of which fossil fuel is a major contributor.
S’pore’s largest train and bus depot to open in 2025
Construction of the facility was initially planned to be completed by 2024, which was pushed to 2025 due to delays arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nghe An border guards build ‘house of goodness’ to help those in need
With a population of about 10,400 people, more than three-quarters of the people in the two communes live under the poverty line.
Army chief appointment will be as per Constitution and on merit: PDM chief
Incumbent Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is set to retire in November, with the new chief’s selection causing a stir in political circles.
PNP claims bloodless anti-drug operations in September
However, citing several news reports, a research project tracked two men who were killed by the authorities — William Dionisio, 38, and Hideki Hernando, 27.
Kishida Cabinet’s declining approval ratings give govt sense of urgency
The issue of the Unification Church is believed to be the biggest reason for the public to be casting a stern eye on the Cabinet.
Angelina Jolie arrives in Pakistan to visit people affected by floods
She is currently visiting as part of the the International Rescue Committee’s emergency response operations.
Jokowi, Hollywood actor get Global Citizen Award
As the leader of Indonesia’s G-20 presidency, Jokowi has promoted global cooperation over geopolitical division following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
Pakistan flood-borne diseases could get ‘out of control’ as deaths rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the surge in diseases has the potential for a “second disaster”.