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Emergency situation declared in Thailand’s Hat Yai as government escalates flood relief efforts

Evacuations to hospitals or safe shelters are being prioritised, alongside the delivery of essential supplies, fuel and communications equipment. All military branches have…

  • Published: November 26, 20259:11 am
  • Author The Nation
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Population growth is outpacing Pakistan’s ability to adapt to a climate-stressed, resource-limited world

The moment demands political courage and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths: our institutions weren’t designed for 255 million people, and our policies still assume…

  • Published: November 26, 20259:09 am
  • Author Aisha Khan
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Vietnam launches new project to strengthen domestic violence response

Domestic violence remains widespread in the Southeast Asian country, with findings from the 2019 national survey showing nearly 63 percent of women have experienced at least one…

  • Published: November 26, 20258:05 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Massive Dhaka slum fire under control after 5 hours

Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with crowds running in panic, residents desperately trying to save valuables, and firefighters battling the flames alongside locals using…

  • Published: November 26, 20258:00 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Severe floods devastate central Vietnam

Relentless rain in Central Vietnam has submerged thousands of homes, destroyed crops and swept away livestock. Residents face massive losses and a long road to recovery as…

  • Published: November 25, 202510:22 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Teen tragedies spark debate over AI companionship

With millions of adolescents worldwide turning to chatbots for emotional support, experts are calling for comprehensive safeguards and regulations.

  • Published: November 25, 20259:34 am
  • Author Qinghua Chen and Angel M.Y. Lin
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Experts warn Nepal of a ‘silent epidemic’ due to antibiotics misuse

Experts warn of a ‘silent epidemic’ due to the misuse of antibiotics.

  • Published: November 25, 20259:23 am
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Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity

Already home to over 241.5m people, the country is projected to cross 300m by 2030 and approach 400m by 2050.

  • Published: November 25, 20258:25 am
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Bangladesh quake: High risk Dhaka buildings still in use

More than two and a half years have passed since 42 buildings in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj were declared "highly risky" and ordered to be demolished within three months.…

  • Published: November 25, 20258:14 am
  • Author Helemul Alam and Dipan Nandy
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Malaysia plans social media ban for kids next year

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects all platform providers to implement electronic know-your-customer identity verification by next year. The…

  • Published: November 25, 20258:10 am
  • Author Martin Carvalho

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