Johor merchants missing the tourism ringgit
A trader said the best tourism ringgit value would always come from international arrivals.
Did British colonialism make South Asians prone to diabetes, cardiovascular diseases?
South Asians have survived at least 31 famines, which turned them "starvation-adapted" by developing a tendency to generate and store fat instead of burning it off.
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.
Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees
Participating organizations will provide basically free lessons and cover refugees’ travel costs to Japan.
Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances
The women met their intended husbands in 2019 at a Ukrainian government facility that was holding an event to introduce Japanese language and culture to locals.
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.
UNGA declares March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia
However, some representatives expressed reservations, saying that while religious intolerance was prevalent all over the world, the resolution singled out only Islam and excluded…
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…