Indonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program
The group said shutting down the fact-checking program in the US may lead to similar decisions for the company’s programs in other countries.
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Nobel laureate Malala says Taliban do not see women as humans, created a system of ‘gender apartheid’
Delegates from Afghanistan’s Taliban government did not attend the two-day summit on girls’ education in Muslim nations being held in Islamabad despite being invited, Pakistan…
Assassination of former Cambodian MP sparks political firestorm
The incident has become a flashpoint for escalating political tensions, with opposition figures from both countries denouncing the killing and demand justice.
Massive Catholic procession in Philippines ends after over 20 hours with 8.1mil devotees
Every year on January 9, starting in 1787, devotees flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to join the Black Nazarene procession, accompanying the image as it was pulled from Luneta…
Femicide: Targeting women because they’re women
A UN report revealed that femicide remains alarmingly widespread worldwide, with 85,000 women and girls killed intentionally in 2023.
No timeframe for resolution of internet problems, says Pakistan Telecommunications Limited
Internet users across Pakistan complained of slow internet and hindered access to services throughout 2024.
China seeks overseas graduates
The move is an effort to fill critical roles, particularly in high-tech, biopharmaceuticals and other innovation-driven industries, as more Chinese overseas graduates return to…
Dashboard cameras: No longer just a nifty accessory for Malaysians
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said that with dashcams, driving can be safer as motorists are aware they are being recorded.
Nepal to test influenza patients for HPMV
The virus causes flu-like symptoms and poses higher risk for young children, the elderly, and those with weak immunity.
Landmark Bill tackling workplace discrimination passed in Singaporean Parliament
The Workplace Fairness Bill specifies that employment decisions based on five groups of characteristics are unlawful: age; nationality; sex, marital status, pregnancy status and…