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Japanese students at Harvard worried by U.S. move

The University of Tokyo decided on Friday to temporarily accept Japanese and other international students who become unable to study at Harvard due to the U.S. administration’s…

  • Published: May 28, 20259:51 am
  • Author Sayaka Inozuka and Hitoshi Kawabata
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Seoul’s pet patrol hits 1,449 with new canine cadets

The new teams finished an eight-day program covering crime prevention through environmental design, patrol guidelines and hands-on patrol exercises.

  • Published: May 28, 20259:50 am
  • Author Lee Si-jin
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Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore

The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.

  • Published: May 28, 20259:37 am
  • Author Joyce Teo
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Nepal’s health ministry directs agencies to prepare for outbreaks as monsoon approaches

As many as 71 districts have reported dengue infection this year. Risk of a coronavirus resurgence is also rising as neighbouring India reports cases.

  • Published: May 28, 20259:36 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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How Nepal’s social norms and cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental health.

Psychologist Rama Karki says Nepali society is divided into two main groups when it comes to mental health: One group that doesn’t recognise it at all, and the other is a…

  • Published: May 28, 20259:34 am
  • Author Skanda Swar
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Nepal’s queer couples caught in red tape

Nearly two years after the Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriage registration, queer couples in the country still face discrimination and inconsistent enforcement.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:41 am
  • Author Aarati Ray
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More than a vacation: Jeju’s new educational retreats to revitalise regional communities

At the heart of Jeju’s Learncation program is a simple but powerful idea: education doesn’t have to be confined to traditional classrooms.

  • Published: May 27, 202511:20 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Survey: Filipinos mostly relied on TV in picking candidates in latest polls

Apart from TV and the internet, the poll said respondents also considered other sources that helped them the most in deciding, such as family, friends, billboards, ads, sample…

  • Published: May 27, 202510:11 am
  • Author Gabriel Pabico Lalu
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Pair of Yubari melons sells for US$7k at auction in Japan’s Sapporo

The sale marked a ¥2 million drop from last year.

  • Published: May 27, 202510:09 am
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Jailed but not failed: Inmates turn prison into industrial unit in Nepal’s Gulmi

Prisoners craft exports bound for the UAE and Japan. Woodcarving inmates earn up to Rs45,000 a month.

  • Published: May 27, 202510:08 am
  • Author Santosh Mahatara

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