In South Korea, surge in domestic violence feared during long Chuseok holiday
According to police data, domestic violence reports rose 62.3 percent and dating violence 30.5 percent during last year's holiday compared to non-holiday periods.
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Authorities to seize lion that escaped and attacked two in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi
On Saturday night, the lion belonging to influencer Parinya Parkpoom, 32, escaped from his home and attacked a boy and a man before being recaptured.
Ferry passengers, farmers, and madrasa student among 8 killed by lightning across Bangladesh
Of them, three died in Cumilla's Homna upazila, police said. Locals said several people were waiting for the Uzanchar–Ghagutia ferry when heavy rain began. Moments later,…
Singapore’s migrant workers to get more support, training to look after their mental health
Project Dawn, formed in 2020, refreshed its approach to empower migrant workers through programs and activities, including a 24/7 crisis helpline.
What is the ‘I love Muhammad’ row sparking communal tensions in India
Indian media outlets reported that a lightboard with the slogan “I Love Muhammad” stoked tensions between Muslim and Hindu communities, with some people from the latter…
Activist Shahidul Alam sails for Gaza waving Bangladesh flag and hope
He has embarked on a turbulent journey, joining the Freedom Flotilla Coalition as the first Bangladeshi, joining humanitarian activists from at least 37 countries, on a pivotal…
Why drag is political: The use of art and performance to challenge corruption in the Philippines
On September 21, numerous drag queens joined the Trillion Peso March, a nationwide protest against corruption in government-led flood control infrastructure projects.
Extreme weather puts Hanoi’s outdoor workers at risk
A survey of more than 300 outdoor workers in the capital revealed two types of risks: cumulative risks—prolonged exposure to heat, air pollution, and noise; and event-based…
Only 60 interpreters for 44,000 deaf Malaysians—why the community struggles
The presence of sign language interpreters is not just about convenience – it is about rights and equality.
In Bhutan, only a few drug offenders publicly named online despite thousands of arrests
Although the number of arrests has decreased by 914, the public is left questioning why so few cases result in public "naming and shaming" on the police's social media.