Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never
While other countries spend years developing policies before genetically modified organisms (GMOs) hit the shelves, Bangladesh prefers the chaos-first, consequences-later model.
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful across the world.
Myanmar delegation arrives in Moscow on goodwill visit
They are scheduled to attend the military parade in the Russian capital to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 to be held in…
Czech utility CEZ to appeal court ruling, vows to proceed with Korea nuclear deal
A court injunction has temporarily blocked its $18 billion nuclear plant deal with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.
More than half of South Koreans feel chronic resentment: survey
Nearly 70 percent of respondents answered they believe the world is unfair.
Saplings from tree exposed to atomic bombing planted at U.N. headquarters to mark 80 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings
The saplings are a symbol of peace and resilience, said U.N. Undersecretary General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, who participated in the…
2 men injured after knife attack at Tokyo subway station
The 43-year-old suspected attacker was apprehended by passengers and arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder. Police said that both victims were conscious after the…
Foreigner behind MRT station molestation caught 7 years later when he re-entered Singapore
The offence happened on Aug 22, 2018. The 34-year-old suspect, a construction worker at the time, did not know the 21-year-old victim.
Stakeholders urge Malaysian government to address persistent shortage of medical specialists
With the Health Ministry’s target of 28,000 specialists by 2030 looking increasingly unattainable, they say there is a need to increase the number, especially in fields such as…
From silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autism
Over the past several years, thousands of young patients have been treated, benefitting from a unique blend of acupuncture and developmental interventions.