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UN chief warns against stigma, discrimination fueled by Internet, social media

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underlined that "hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion, and threatens the common values and principles that…

  • Published: June 20, 20228:55 am
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S. Korea’s former presidential office Blue House turns into concert venue, tourist hot spot

Open to the public from May 10, the Blue House has drawn more than 770,000 visitors in a month, all curious for a glimpse into the life of their former leaders.

  • Published: June 20, 20228:50 am
  • Author Chang May Choon
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Being at the wrong place at the wrong time can mean quarantine

Even after Shanghai residents were allowed to venture out of housing compounds, many are unwilling to do so, for fear of crossing paths with a Covid-19-positive person, or even…

  • Published: June 20, 20228:20 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Bangladesh flood situation likely to get worse, cry for help grows louder

Locals said many people have taken shelter on nearby highways or river banks as the flood centres are either overcrowded or located far away from their homes.

  • Published: June 20, 20227:20 am
  • Author Dwoha Chowdhury and Mintu Deshwara
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Chadchart descends on tech centre after rain slams traffic to a halt in some areas

The Bangkok Governor also went live on Facebook as he visited the centre without advance notice.

  • Published: June 17, 202210:58 am
  • Author The Nation
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“Agnipath”: Why is India’s armed forces reform triggering protests?

Under the new scheme, around 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually and most will be eased out in just four years.

  • Published: June 17, 20225:58 am
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Shehbaz, Imran’s spouses richer than husbands

This was revealed in disclosures made to the Election Commission of Pakistan for the year ended June 30.

  • Published: June 16, 202211:23 am
  • Author Kalbe Ali
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Debt collection agencies in S’pore must have police licence under proposed law

Debt collectors will also be required to first verify that the person they are collecting debt from is the debtor.

  • Published: June 16, 20229:00 am
  • Author Wong Shiying
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Boy rescued after four days in a well in India

Earth moves and cranes were used to dig a tunnel next to the well to rescue the 10-year-old.

  • Published: June 15, 202210:34 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Health dept issues guidelines on use of cannabis as food additive

According to guidelines, food business operators, including markets, restaurants and outlets, are required to clearly display that cannabis is being used as an additive, among…

  • Published: June 15, 20226:56 am
  • Author The Nation

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