Bangladeshis worry amid US immigration crackdown
Thirty-one have already been deported; officials say more could be sent back.
Seoul launches 4th spy satellite to boost North Korea surveillance
South Korea’s military now operates an increasingly integrated cluster of surveillance satellites. Officials say the system is expected to reduce the time it takes for…
Two Thai ex-prosecutors jailed for aiding Red Bull heir in hit-and-run case
The court ruled that Netr Naksuk and Chainarong Saengthong-aram violated Article 172 of the Corruption Prevention and Suppression Act by collaborating to alter witness statements…
Noise pollution at workplaces overtakes all other hazards as Malaysia’s leading occupational disease
The relentless roar from heavy machinery, thunderous hammering and other high-decibel industrial effects from factories, construction sites and logistics hubs mean that workers…
Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged
Health authorities still call for heightened vigilance against mosquito-borne illnesses, intestinal infections, and imported mpox cases.
H2(N)O: Nor any drop to drink for Karachi’s other half
Karachi’s water crisis won’t be solved with billion-rupee mega-projects but through people-centred reforms that give informal settlements legal recognition and reliable…
Fleeing Pakistan, Afghans rebuild from nothing
Many of them had lived in Pakistan for decades after fleeing successive wars and crises.
Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce
The ceasefire was extended to April 30 "aiming to continue the rebuilding and rehabilitation process with momentum", the junta information team said in a statement.
Experts predict visa-free extension for Chinese tourists to Malaysia will boost economy
Apart from stability, which allows tourism stakeholders to plan their products well ahead, they say positive spillovers can be anticipated for the hospitality and retail sectors.
Thai PM Paetongtarn orders full cooperation in Bangkok building collapse probe, reviews visa-free policy
The PM specifically requested the State Audit Office to submit all documents, including a report from the investigation committee, which indicated a breach of contract by a…