Bangladesh’s passport shares 103rd rank with war-torn Libya, Myanmar ranks 97th
The index covers 199 passports and 227 different destinations, and is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority.
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Pakistani’s research leads to first pig-to-human heart transplant
The eight-hour operation took place in Baltimore on Friday, and the patient, a Maryland resident, was doing well on Monday.
Rubin Museum of Art to return two Nepali relics from its collection
The two sculptures are likely to arrive in Nepal within the third week of May.
N. Korea test-fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
The launch came less than a week after North Korea on Jan 5 test-fired what it claimed to be a “hypersonic missile.”
Post-Covid new normal ‘to bring more prosperity for Hong Kong’: Carrie Lam
The HKSAR government expects some US$30 billion in public-sector investment over the next 15 to 20 years.
Indonesia’s spirit doll craze: Just a trend, or something else?
While definitions vary, spirit dolls are said to embody a spirit or supernatural power, or a vessel that channels them.
Indonesia and space diplomacy: Challenges ahead
Space diplomacy is necessary to maintain peace in outer space so that all countries could benefit from outer space activities.
Taiwan mulls lifting ban on Japanese food imports
The ban on food imports was introduced in response to the triple meltdown at the nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture.
Human traffickers use social media to lure job seekers to Cambodia
After arriving in Cambodia, these jobs turn out to be fictitious. Instead, they are forced to repay their debts, often through sex work.
LG’s virtual human to make debut as singer
Singer-song writer Yoon Jong-shin will oversee the overall project from writing songs to vocal training for the virtual human ambassador.