EU parliament team to visit Bangladesh September 16-18
The delegation members will meet with the representatives of the interim government and civil society to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Bangladesh relations and will…
The day Kathmandu burned
On September 9, violence escalated as groups of arsonists showed up on the streets, vandalising and torching private homes of ministers and businesses connected to those in power.
North Korean leader’s daughter Kim Ju-ae strengthened succession narrative during China visit: NIS
The National Intelligence Service delivered the assessment during a closed-door session of the National Assembly’s Intelligence Committee.
Japan’s Prince Hisahito toasts with guests at luncheon celebrating coming-of-age
Crown Prince Akishino addressed the 32 guests, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stating, “I hope he will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial family.
Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity in Singapore
Some pickleball players told an MP that they have encountered residents throwing things, such as eggs, at them from a height.
Japanese government’s AI Basic Plan to promote use of AI in public institutions
The plan aims to make Japan the world’s most AI-friendly country for development and utilisation.
Parts of Bangkok, Samut Prakan declared rabies zones following outbreak; 30-day ban on animal movement
Residents in the area and surrounding communities within a five-kilometre radius have been urged to exercise extreme caution.
Malaysia’s move towards nationwide vape ban draws mixed reaction from health experts, retailers
The Malaysian Health Minister told the media on Sept 11 that the government is finalising a Cabinet paper to ban vaping nationwide, saying: “It is no longer if we ban, but when…
19 killed after floods, landslides hit several regions across Indonesia
The affected areas include Gianyar, Karangasem, Jembrana, Tabanan, Klungkung and Badung, with the provincial capital, Denpasar, experiencing the most severe flooding.
How locals in South Korea’s Gangneung are coping with prolonged drought
In online communities, users were found exchanging survival tips on how they are managing amid the prolonged drought.