Hazardous materials found in kids’ items from Chinese platforms in Seoul
In the latest safety inspection conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on 24 items of summer shoes and clothing for children from AliExpress, Shein and Temu, 14 were…
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All 4 on board confirmed dead in South Korea Navy patrol aircraft crash
No civilian casualties had been confirmed as of press time and the cause of the crash has yet to be identified.
A step closer to making all schools and nunneries in Bhutan period-friendly by 2029
Sanitary pad bins in schools and nunneries will help make Bhutan period-friendly, with the government aiming for 100 percent period-friendly institutions by the end of the 13th…
Malaysia’s Silver Mums embrace parenthood after 50
According to Malaysia's Statistics Department, the number of women giving birth at 50 and above rose from 36 in 2022 to 58 in 2023.
Illegal hill cutting threatens Bangladesh’s Bandarban school
Locals allege the illegal activity is causing serious harm to the local environment and disrupting classroom activities.
Vax-preventable diseases surging anew in East Asia and Pacific: WHO
Measles cases across the region are now at their highest level since 2020, based on WHO data.
Japan to create digital archive of manga, anime and games to further boost soft power
The government also aims to promote the online distribution of local arts and cultural properties, with the goal of fostering regional revitalisation.
Japan’s penal code changes allow more flexible approach to inmates
The change will combine conventional prison work with new forms of guidance and education.
‘Johnny Somali’ trial raises the question: How should Korea handle ‘nuisance influencers’?
Calls grow for stern response to foreign creators who come to mock and harass.
Amnesty, 4 other organisations call on Pakistan to end crackdown on human rights defenders in Balochistan
Last week, the Balochistan High Court rejected constitutional petitions seeking the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Chief Organiser Dr Mahrang Baloch and two other…