Philippine school shooting kills 3 students
The incident marked one of the deadliest school-related attacks recorded in Eastern Visayas, if not the country.
Education
Half of South Korean elementary teachers feel helpless dealing with parents
The issue of teachers’ rights has drawn national attention since the suicide of a 24-year-old elementary school teacher in Seoul’s Seocho district in 2023.
Global tensions keep Nepali students in home universities as enrolment climbs
The education ministry figures show that 749,392 students are currently enrolled in universities and academies across the country.
Viral footage of school violence and bullying in Bhutan sparks public outcry, multiagency investigation
In a press statement, the school said the incidents involved two related cases of student-to-student violence. Disciplinary action was initiated after the incidents were verified…
Forgotten Francophone archive revised; will preserve Cambodia’s national memory
The digital library brings together a growing collection of books, journals, newspapers and archival materials related to Cambodia, many of which are rare, out of print or…
Pressure mounts to halt, review Indonesia President Prabowo’s free meals programme
The National Commission on Human Rights recently flagged some shortcomings in the programme, including ineffective implementation, a lack of transparency, recurring food poisoning…
Telegram temporarily banned in India till June 22 to prevent cheating in re-exam
The decision has been taken to prevent alleged paper leaks and misinformation campaigns ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.
Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers
New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.
Growing discontent with policymaking keeps Indonesian students on streets
From fuel price hikes to multibillion-dollar government programmes, a growing list of grievances has fuelled recurring protests during President Prabowo Subianto’s first two…
Jakarta students protest against costly programs, rising fuel prices
Following protests on Friday, June 12, students swarmed streets in Central Jakarta to demand a halt to the government's costly flagship programmes and a national strategy to…