Buddha-era structures, coins unearthed in Nepal’s Panditpur, Nawalparasi West
Lack of funds has stalled plans to acquire 40 hectares needed to preserve the 6th century BCE archaeological remains.
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Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
Taiwan’s rare move on Dec 4 to block the popular app has triggered a severe backlash among users, in a democracy that prides itself on protections for freedom of expression.
How IP cameras become South Korea’s quiet privacy risk
Weak passwords, cheap devices, loose rules keep Korea’s IP cameras exposed.
Pakistan-origin man from Sydney falsely identified as Bondi Beach gunman fears for his life
Photos of a beaming man in a green Pakistan cricket jersey had subsequently pinged across social media. But the photo was taken from the Facebook profile of a different Naveed…
Hong Kong watchdog logs rise in complaints about matchmaking services
Since 2022, the Consumer Council has received 268 complaints concerning matching services, with most of them concerning candidates failing to meet their stated requirements and…
Six deaths in Sudan, countless tears in Bangladeshi villages
With the latest deaths, number of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN missions rises to 174.
Relocation of South Korea’s presidential office puts hundreds of jobs at risk
Over 200 indirectly hired workers at Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, are to be laid off, as labour groups highlight problems in public-sector employment.
Football superstar Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta sent to 14-day police custody
During the highly-anticipated event at Salt Lake Stadium, fans turned violent and threw bottles and chairs after the Argentine legend left early.
Stolen dinosaur fossils returned to Mongolia from France
The official handover ceremony took place on December 11, 2025, in Paris. The transfer follows a confirmed investigation by French authorities, which established that the fossils…
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ranked 3rd in Forbes’ list of world’s most powerful women
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission was ranked first, and Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, was second.