No notice over Biden’s possible absence of G7: Japan Cabinet Secy
Japan “has not received any notice from the United States,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
Seoul to trial visa route for foreign domestic helpers
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has frequently called for foreign domestic workers to be allowed to work to help raise birth rates and keep women from leaving the workforce mid-career.
Cambodia reaffirms toxic-waste vows
The 16th meeting of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions was held in Geneva, Switzerland, with 1,400 participants from 182 countries and international…
Poaching surges as wildfires force animals out of forests
According to some locals, the poachers and hunters work in cahoots with some of the locals to find ideal spots to set traps for wild animals.
Hong Kong murder suspect ‘commits suicide’ after fleeing to Japan
A suicide note found at the scene suggests he committed suicide “to avoid punishment”, the Hong Kong Police Force said in a statement on May 6.
15 decisions expected from SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Goa
The decisions taken in this meeting will shape Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Leaders’ Summit in July in New Delhi.
Lure of easy money leads Nepalis into traps of online fraudsters
The scams mainly take place through social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Australia rescues Indonesian fishermen from desert island after cyclone
However, eight fishermen are still missing, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said.
Endangered white-crowned hornbill spotted in Pulau Ubin
This is the first time a white-crowned hornbill has been sighted here for almost 40 years.
ADB to give $230 million for Bangladesh flood victims’ rehabilitation
The project will address the climate change impacts by developing innovative climate-resilient infrastructure.