OPINION: Neo-abolitionism of prostitution, it works
Sweden seems to have uncovered an excellent approach—a pioneering law has made selling sex legal but buying illegal. The myth remains that prostitution is the oldest profession…
Fall in new infections after China changes criteria again
Lab tests now needed to confirm infections, instead of relying on clinical diagnosis. New coronavirus infections in China fell yesterday after the health authorities changed the…
Outcry over Indonesia minister’s remark urging rich to marry poor
The minister yesterday clarified that his statement on the cross-economy class marriage was meant to be a suggestion, and was not mandatory. A senior Indonesian minister has…
China’s foreign minister proposes joint fight against virus
Wang suggests China-Asean leaders’ meeting. China proposed on Thursday a special China-ASEAN leaders’ meeting on novel coronavirus pneumonia to be held at an appropriate time…
Russia bars entry of Taiwanese nationals: IATA
According to a notice published on Thursday Taiwanese passport holders are not allowed to enter Russia anymore. Taiwanese passport holders are not allowed to enter Russia anymore,…
Journalists and diplomats seriously concerned over Chinese embassy statement
The Chinese embassy’s statement objecting to an article published by the Post is against press freedom and breaches diplomatic protocol, they say. Nepal’s media fraternity and…
UK announces new points-based immigration system
The new “Points-Based Immigration System” will award points for specific skills, professions, salaries or alifications/attributes, and visas will be awarded to those who gain…
Taiwan set to begin Diamond Princess evacuation Friday
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA, 外交部) told a news conference, that Taiwan could bring home its nationals from the virus-struck Diamond Princess cruise ship as early…
India-US to sign mega defence deals during Trump’s visit; trade deal not on cards
The much-anticipated trade deal between India and the US is not on the cards during President Donald Trump’s visit. Even though the much-anticipated trade deal between India and…
China’s latest data helps WHO understand outbreak
Director-general calls on countries to seize the window of opportunity. The World Health Organization has said that the latest data from China helps it better understand the…