17 years’ jail, caning for man who spiked flatmate’s water and tried to rape her
The victim and the man then exchanged a series of text messages, but he continued to maintain his innocence.
Yoon vetoes legislation requiring govt. purchase of surplus rice
The President's veto on the contentious bill requiring government purchase of surplus rice, marks his first veto of a bill since he took office.
India’s Rahul Gandhi appeals defamation conviction
Gandhi, 52, is looking to overturn the conviction before elections due next year.
Pro-Jokowi parties close ranks as election near
It is believed that five of the seven pro-government political parties are expected to build a grand alliance for the 2024 presidential election.
Malaysia’s plan for bank loans to be granted against retirement savings draws ire
Netizens had in March slammed the initial bank loan idea announced by Datuk Seri Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, saying they were unhappy that their savings needed to be used…
Private doctors protest over Indian state’s move to enshrine right to health
Private doctors in Rajasthan state are up in arms against the government, alleging that the new Bill places an unfair burden on private institutions to provide free healthcare.
Thailand Election 2023: Election fever rises as candidates register in Bangkok
Party leaders, including the respective prime minister candidates, have come along to encourage their candidates while they were registering.
Sexually harassed university students felt they couldn’t go against professors
According to the Sexual Harassment on Campus National Network, there have been many cases in which university professors and other teaching staff were tied to harassment of…
Japan law takes effect to get cyclists to wear helmets, faces uphill battle
During the pandemic, bicycles gained attention as a means of transportation that avoids close contact with others. Shared bicycles became popular in the hope that they would make…
Farmers should get easy agriculture loans: Bangladesh agriculture minister
The government extends agricultural loans but farmers cannot avail bank loans as the informal sector attaches tough conditions to such funds.