Schools in Pakistan’s Punjab mull early summer vacation if heat persists
Educational institutions and district administrations have been advised to take immediate measures to protect students and staff from extreme heat.
Cambodia’s Environment ministry announce distribution of water filters, clean stoves to communities
The initiative will cover all of the Kingdom’s rural regions, with the aim of distributing 600,000 stoves and 620,000 water purifiers. The free distribution of these items is…
Gaza at center of Indonesia President Prabowo’s latest Middle East tour
Before departing for Abu Dhabi as part of his Middle East tour, President Prabowo Subianto said that Indonesia is ready to temporarily evacuate a total of 1,000 injured…
Japan ruling coalition eyes cash handout plan amid U.S. tariffs, rising prices
Some LDP members have suggested the handout amount to be around ¥30,000 to ¥50,000 per person, while some in Komeito call for ¥100,000.
Adoptees urge new investigation and justice after South Korea confirms adoption abuses
'This is no longer just a matter for investigation. It’s a matter for prosecution,' says adoptee group leader.
Indonesian government expands housing program to higher earners
The Public Housing and Settlements Ministry has introduced a new regulation, slated to be issued on April 21, that grants eligibility for subsidised housing in Greater Jakarta to…
No other option but to surrender ex-president Duterte to ICC: Philippine justice secretary
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla pointed to the “residual powers” of the ICC even after the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established…
Muslims protest controversial property bill in India’s Bhopal
Addressing the protesters, Congress MLA from Bhopal Arif Masood announced that they would not accept the Waqf Bill.
State Audit Office insists collapsed building in Bangkok was quake-proof, contract was about to be terminated
A House Committee summoned the SAO governor to testify after the agency's under-construction office building in Chatuchak district was the only structure to collapse during the…
China urges US to get back to equal dialogue
The China Film Administration said on Thursday evening that the country — the world's second-largest film market — will moderately reduce the imports of US films.