The open manhole that laid bare Karachi’s systemic rot
This year alone, 23 people have died in Karachi by falling into manholes and open sewers, of whom eight were children.
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Building fire kills 20 in Jakarta: Police
The fire erupted on the first floor at around midday on Tuesday, and then spread to the upper floors. Some employees were having lunch in the building at the time.
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
According to the National Police Agency and other sources, about 16,000 of the toy guns have been imported from China since December last year and distributed to 78 companies…
Man who fell into a 1,000-foot-deep gorge in Myanmar and trapped for six days rescued alive
He did not suffer any major injuries, according to the report.
English meltdown in South Korea’s college scholastic ability test drives students back to cram schools
The English portion of this year's exam saw its smallest pool of top scorers, raising fresh doubts over whether Korea’s exam system can ever truly reduce its reliance on private…
Vietnam, Malaysia team up to save sailors in distress off Malaysian waters
The ship had 15 crew members on board, comprising 13 Vietnamese, one Indian, and one Bangladeshi national.
In China, children’s smartwatches raise concerns about peer pressure, exclusion
Teachers and experts call for greater supervision as youngsters are exposed to digital addiction.
Japan recalls much-loved Pocky, other Glico chocolate products over smell
The company said eating the products poses no health risks.
Is this the wildlife experience we want? Bangladesh’s Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals
Daisy the lioness' escape did not expose danger. It exposed neglect.
Border casinos draw tourists—but rule-breaking, fake IDs and rising crime fuel concerns in Nepal
Businesses say casinos boost footfall in Nepal’s frontier towns, but authorities warn of widespread regulatory breaches, money-laundering risks and political protection enabling…