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McDonald’s Japan ends Pokemon card Happy Meal promotion early amid reports of food wastage, scalping

Following the start of the promotion, pictures have surfaced online of bags of food left unclaimed in McDonald’s Japan stores, or left haphazardly outside them.

  • Published: August 12, 20258:45 am
  • Author Ian Cheng
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Series of bomb scares across South Korea raises security concerns

Between July 4 and August 11, eight bomb threats were reported to authorities, seven of which were made over the course of one week. All were determined to be false after police…

  • Published: August 12, 20258:05 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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More grads chart career paths in west of China

According to the Communist Youth League of China Central Committee, so far this year, more than 48,000 college graduates have participated in a national program to work at the…

  • Published: August 12, 20258:00 am
  • Author Zou Shou
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Indonesian parents back Roblox ban plan over child safety concerns

They cite growing fears that the popular gaming platform exposes children to inappropriate content and risky online interactions.

  • Published: August 12, 20257:59 am
  • Author Gembong Hanung
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Pakistan’s religious minorities seek end to forced conversions, intolerance

Sunday’s march in Karachi centred around two main demands: the denationalisation of educational institutions, and an end to forced conversions.

  • Published: August 12, 20257:57 am
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Loose edible oil: A health bomb in Pakistan’s market

Typically sold in bulk without proper packaging or labelling, it often contains harmful chemicals, impurities, and biological contaminants.

  • Published: August 11, 20259:39 am
  • Author Aamir Shafaat Khan
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In South Korea, Gangnam students are quitting school, but not their studies

Amid intense academic competition, students are dropping out earlier to focus solely on their college entrance exam.

  • Published: August 11, 20259:25 am
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Two Vietnamese tourists die at sea amid strong winds in Greece, embassy confirms

The Embassy of Vietnam in Greece advises Vietnamese citizens travelling in Greece that as there are currently gale-force winds, they should avoid standing close to cliff edges,…

  • Published: August 11, 20259:22 am
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Why does Manila struggle to sustain a lasting hawker culture?

Cultural perception in the Philippines associates street food with poverty and poor sanitation, hindering its development into a recognised culinary heritage.

  • Published: August 11, 20258:45 am
  • Author Mara Cepeda
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3 million South Koreans sign refusal of life-prolonging treatment

Increasing number of people are saying no to end-of-life care, choosing to 'die with dignity.'

  • Published: August 11, 20258:37 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik

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