Police arrest ob-gyn for alleged sexual abuse of patients in Indonesia’s West Java
A viral video allegedly showed the doctor sexually abusing a pregnant patient during an ultrasound session.
ADHD patients in South Korea caught in pill shortage
Methylphenidate is often misunderstood as a “study aid,” falsely believed to enhance academic performance for otherwise healthy students.
Philippine health department warns vs risks from extreme acts of penance this Holy Week
Wounds from acts of penance such as self-flagellation and crucifixion are dirty because they are contaminated with dirt, debris or dust, making them more at risk of bacterial…
Herd of 11 elephants damage water pipes in Bhutanese town
With shrinking habitat and food, elephants are moving from the southern foothills to higher altitudes, driven largely by their need for fresh water, which influences their daily…
Hackers take over accounts at Japan securities firms, make illicit stock trades in apparent bid to raise prices
Some individual investors have lost millions of yen through the scams. Criminal groups are also believed to have stolen clients’ authentication information by guiding them to…
US-led world order that allowed Singapore to thrive is fraying: PM Wong
The US-China rivalry is already reshaping the world and will define geopolitics for years to come, Mr. Wong told an audience of about 900 at the annual S. Rajaratnam Lecture on…
Videos, photos, 8,000 pages: More evidence vs Philippine ex-president Duterte
The international tribunal’s prosecutor says at least 421 documents and about 16 hours of audio and video files will be among the evidence against the ex-president in a…
Indonesia’s retail sales barely grow despite Idul Fitri boost
Respondents to the survey said they were more optimistic about the outlook for the next three to six months, as they expect sales to increase in May and August thanks to…
Congress fight against BJP-RSS not just political but ideological: Indian opposition leader Rahul
He further said that to defeat the BJP and RSS, "the path goes through Gujarat. We will fight in Gujarat and win." Notably, Gujarat is the home state of Prime Minister Narendra…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus named among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025
This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh toward democracy following last year's student-led uprising.