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Sindh, Punjab bar councils announce lawyers’ strikes on May 9 after Lahore police clashes

According to a correspondent, dozens of lawyers were arrested and wounded in police action, while some members of the press, law enforcement agencies and bystanders were also…

  • Published: May 9, 20248:12 am
  • Author Rana Bilal, Abdullah Momand and Imtiaz Ali
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Architects group calls for a climate-resilient urban design after fallen tree incident

Community groups and professional bodies could be roped into decision-making processes. There should be a tree planting initiative by encouraging the planting of suitable species…

  • Published: May 9, 20248:11 am
  • Author Sheila Sri Priya
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Schools told to avoid midday, outdoor graduation rites in the Philippines

The advisory aims to spare students and teachers from health risks posed by the heat wave affecting many parts of the country.

  • Published: May 9, 20248:00 am
  • Author Melvin Gascon
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Anime film “Your Name” producer referred to prosecutors for suspected violation of child prostitution law

The producer had previously been indicted on suspected child prostitution and child pornography offences.

  • Published: May 9, 20247:57 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Plans for Thai maid to inherit $3.7 million in assets from French boss hit a snag

The plan was put on hold when authorities found potential legal breaches after scrutinising the shareholding structure of her boss’ company GVNE, reported Bangkok Post.

  • Published: May 9, 20247:56 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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Beijingers unwind in ‘hush hour’ as community libraries spread

By 2021, more than 90 percent of the city's population had easy access to community libraries at 6,830 locations.

  • Published: May 9, 20247:55 am
  • Author Xin Wen
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Singapore waging war against drugs; death penalty effective deterrent: Minister for Home Affairs

In 2019, Singapore changed its policy towards drug abusers. Now, those who abuse drugs without committing other offences are sent for treatment and do not get a criminal record.…

  • Published: May 9, 20247:54 am
  • Author David Sun and Christine Tan
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Has money displaced romance on dates?

For individuals who do not prioritise or desire romantic relationships, the preference for a 9 to 1 ratio in sharing dating expenses signals her limited willingness to invest…

  • Published: May 9, 20247:50 am
  • Author Grace Kao, Meera Choi
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One dead, another injured as tree falls in Kuala Lumpur city centre

Firemen at the scene found 17 vehicles that had been pinned by the fallen tree. The KL Monorail line was also blocked and a bus stop damaged.

  • Published: May 8, 202411:07 am
  • Author The Star
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Singapore is world’s 4th wealthiest city, overtaking London: Report

The Republic is now home to 244,800 resident millionaires or individuals with liquid investable wealth of US$1 million (S$1.35 million) or more, 336 centi-millionaires with…

  • Published: May 8, 202410:42 am
  • Author Angela Tan

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