58,000 elderly people died alone at home in Japan in 2024
The agency conducted a survey on the issue of loneliness and isolation as part of the government’s fact-finding efforts. The government will use the results to consider measures…
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Japan ruling coalition eyes cash handout plan amid U.S. tariffs, rising prices
Some LDP members have suggested the handout amount to be around ¥30,000 to ¥50,000 per person, while some in Komeito call for ¥100,000.
Adoptees urge new investigation and justice after South Korea confirms adoption abuses
'This is no longer just a matter for investigation. It’s a matter for prosecution,' says adoptee group leader.
Indonesian government expands housing program to higher earners
The Public Housing and Settlements Ministry has introduced a new regulation, slated to be issued on April 21, that grants eligibility for subsidised housing in Greater Jakarta to…
No other option but to surrender ex-president Duterte to ICC: Philippine justice secretary
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla pointed to the “residual powers” of the ICC even after the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established…
Muslims protest controversial property bill in India’s Bhopal
Addressing the protesters, Congress MLA from Bhopal Arif Masood announced that they would not accept the Waqf Bill.
State Audit Office insists collapsed building in Bangkok was quake-proof, contract was about to be terminated
A House Committee summoned the SAO governor to testify after the agency's under-construction office building in Chatuchak district was the only structure to collapse during the…
China eases registration rules to encourage marriages
Under the new rules, which will take effect on May 10, mainland couples will only need their identification cards and a signed declaration affirming they are not currently married…
Thailand urged to respect free expression as US scholar faces ‘lese majeste’ charge
Paul Chambers, a political scientist at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok province, has been charged with defaming the monarchy under Article 112 of the Penal Code, as well as…
Slower growth expected for Malaysian economy
If global macroeconomic conditions continue to worsen, Bank Negara may be forced to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.