New Covid-19 regulations send mixed signals on holiday curbs
The central government has asked regional administrations to urge the public to limit their “nonessential” mobility and tighten border restrictions.
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Gender-based violence rose by 53 percent during the pandemic
While the spread and mortality due to Covid-19 in Bhutan has been minimal, its impact on the economy and society has been enormous.
Japanese ambassador to Afghanistan meets Taliban official
The Japanese ambassador called on the Taliban to respect the human rights of women and ethnic minorities and sought the establishment of an inclusive political system.
HK judiciary voices concern over attempts to intimidate judges
After recent incidents involving suspicious postal items, the judiciary said it has taken a host of additional measures to step up the security in court premises.
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
ICC asks PH govt to show proof it is investigating drug war killings
Since Duterte unleashed his drug war, security forces say more than 6,000 suspected drug dealers have been killed because they fought back violently.
Court of Appeal rejects Najib’s application to postpone SRC appeal decision date
Bernama previously reported that the Pekan MP applied to push the decision date to a later date as he would be undergoing self-quarantine upon his return from Singapore.
Afghans ‘marry off’ baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
Women's rights activists predict the rate of child marriage could nearly double in the coming months.
In shock move, India announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies
The government will, however, allow certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses