Rohingya mark Eid in Indonesia limbo after treacherous sea voyage
From mid-November to late January, more than 1,700 Rohingya refugees landed on Indonesian shores, according to the UN refugee agency.
President Yoon’s aides, PM offer to resign over election defeat
Chief of Staff Lee told reporters that President Yoon would humbly accept the election defeat, and put in his best efforts to change course in national affairs and stabilise…
Democrats investigate clip allegedly showing Thai female politician in bed with monk
Democratic Party spokesman Rames Ratanachaweng added the female politician would be expelled if there was evidence she had conducted an affair with the Buddhist monk, her adopted…
Why the Himalayan Third Pole is crucial in climate governance
The Himalayan glaciers play a part in regulating the regional climate, as they influence monsoon patterns and help to ensure an ecological balance in the surrounding areas.
No respite from water crisis in Karachi even on Eid days
The supply of water through tankers from seven official hydrants would remain suspended until Thursday as tanker drivers would not turn up at duty due to Eid celebrations.
I was told to scam Singaporeans: Bangladeshi man who was trafficked to scam compounds
In early 2022, Abdus Salam, an engineering graduate, accepted an IT job in Cambodia through a broker which promised a US$1,000 (S$1,300) monthly salary, five times more than in…
Two Chinese top universities deny cat abuser admission to postgraduate programs
The move sparked discussions on the importance of moral assessment during admission processes.
Taiwan bridge built during Japanese colonial era serves vital post-quake function
Local residents have expressed surprise that the old bridge, built in 1930, had the stability to withstand the April 3 earthquake, and is now being used in place of the toppled…
Vietnamese bread tops TasteAtlas world’s 100 tastiest sandwiches rankings
Vietnamese banh my (bread) was first made popular in Vietnam by the French since 1859, but a source from the HCM City’s Tourism Department said it could have been present in the…
Hijacked MV Abdullah: Crew allowed to offer Eid prayers
The 23 crew members offered Eid prayers on the ship's deck while guarded by heavily armed pirates.