Indonesian university investigates alleged plagiarism involving history lecturers
The investigation involves two books written by Gadjah Mada University lecturers on the history of the Madiun regency in East Java and Raden Rangga Prawiradirdja III.
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Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India’s Kolkata
The legal case has reignited criticism of India’s poor record on women’s safety, despite the introduction of tougher laws following the 2012 gang rape and murder of a woman on…
Over 11m children under 5 in peril as they breathe toxic air in Pakistan’s Punjab, UNICEF warns
The Air Quality Index for seven cities in Punjab was above 400 today, reaching 774 in Sialkot. The index ranks AQI above 300 as “hazardous” to health.
‘Women over 30 would have uteruses removed’; remarks of CPJ leader, novelist get wide attention
On the channel, he also said that he would make it law for “women who are single after 25 years old not to be allowed to marry.”
Sting operations, whistle-blowers and detailed menus: China doubles down on food safety
Eateries will soon have to disclose how dishes were prepared including ingredients, and whether their dishes contain pre-cooked items, as well as describe flavour profiles and…
From extra time off to health issue: The evolution of Cambodia’s smoking culture
Data reflects changing attitudes, with 95% of Cambodians supporting higher cigarette taxes and nearly 96% advocating for price increases on tobacco products.
Thai authorities find nine Myanmar nationals, including four children abandoned in the forest by smugglers
They were found hiding among the bamboo trees on a hillside. A two-year-old boy was crying because of hunger, while the other children were also tired, according to reports.
Late sultan’s Filipino heirs fail in bid vs French court ruling on Malaysia dispute
Malaysia had been left stunned when the heirs of the last sultan of Sulu won a $14.9-billion award in a French arbitration court in 2022, prompting them to go after Malaysian…
Two pilots involved in military aircraft crash in Binh Dịnh found safe
Both pilots were reported to be in stable condition and have been brought down from the mountain.
Maid charged with rash act over death of 4-year-old Australian girl in Singapore
According to court documents, the maid allegedly failed to ensure the safety of the victim that day by taking her to cross a road at an unsignalised junction without holding on to…