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  • Russia-Ukraine conflict
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    • SOCIETY

A shelter in Ukraine saved hundreds of cats and dogs – and a lion

Russia’s Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine upended lives across the country.

  • Published: April 29, 20227:15 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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‘Children’s Day only for Korean children’: Cultural Heritage Administration

The organisation said that seven royal tombs and palaces would offer free admission but noted the offer was exclusive to Korean children only.

  • Published: April 28, 20222:27 pm
  • Author Kim Hae-yeon
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India’s VP expresses concern over growing sensationalism in media

He also stressed that freedom of the press is indispensable in a democracy and that the media plays a vital role.

  • Published: April 28, 20229:12 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Philippines ‘TruthTokers’ count on public pushback

With only a handful of legitimate fact-checkers in the media industry, independent fact-checkers have volunteered to clean up the platform.

  • Published: April 28, 20229:02 am
  • Author Ana Roa, Krixia Subingsubing, Mariejo S. Ramos
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Just 34.8 per cent of people in rural Vietnam have access to clean water

Data also revealed that only 84.2 per cent of people in urban areas have access to clean water.

  • Published: April 28, 20227:47 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Philippines launches vaccine drive for kids against non-Covid diseases

Poor surveillance of diseases such as measles, as most efforts are geared towards Covid-19, was also cited as a factor for rising cases.

  • Published: April 28, 20227:29 am
  • Author Gabriel Pabico Lalu
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China’s efforts in recycling of plastic waste paying off

China is now has the world's largest plastic recycling capacity, helping dispose plastic waste from other parts of the world

  • Published: April 28, 20226:49 am
  • Author Hou Liqiang
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Dung fuel: India taps new energy cash cow

Manure is mixed with household waste to produce flammable methane gas and an organic residue that can be used as fertilizer.

  • Published: April 28, 20226:48 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Hong Kong must cut red tape to tackle housing problem: Former development secretary

He says the red tape was formed when Hong Kong developed a blame culture that forced civil servants to protect themselves.

  • Published: April 27, 20222:51 pm
  • Author Eugene Chan
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Hong Kong launches citywide home vaccination service

Unvaccinated persons aged 70 or above and persons with impaired mobility will have the opportunity to register for the free vaccination service.

  • Published: April 27, 20222:30 pm
  • Author Wang Zhan

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