Stigma, criticism follows deepfake victims in South Korea
Derogatory comments toward deepfake porn victims constitute secondary victimization, legal experts say.
National affairs
Empowering youth for political engagement
Since the founding of the Republic of India, it has maintained the status of a vibrant democracy and is widely regarded as one of the most stable countries in the region, the…
Kim Jong Un executes several officials after deadly floods, media says
Around 20 to 30 regional government officials in the flood-stricken northern region were shot in August, TV Chosun said, citing an unidentified South Korean government official.
Labour unrest in Bangladesh intensifies
Around 200 factories shut, as government warns of stern action against anarchists.
Yoon administration proposes 1st hike in pension charges in 27 years to slow fund depletion
Raising contribution rate to 13 percent could extend public pension fund's life span by at least 16 years, officials say.
Amid workers’ protests, business leaders urge Chief Adviser Yunus to deploy more army personnel
Production at factories has been suffering since the beginning of the week due to workers' unrest. At least 50 garment factories, mostly in Ashulia, were closed yesterday amid…
Former Pakistani PM Imran petitions Islamabad High Court against ‘possible’ military custody
Government spokesperson for legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik earlier hinted that Imran’s May 9 cases might go to the military courts. However, the Punjab government said last…
Interfaith groups in Indonesia welcome Pope Francis with delight
Various religious organisations in Indonesia welcome Pope Francis to Jakarta with messages of hope that the papal visit, the first in over three decades, will provide an example…
South Korean doctors warn of rapid collapse of emergency rooms due to understaffing
Currently, South Korean ERs are focusing exclusively on critically ill patients requiring urgent care, and are unable to admit those with conditions like a ruptured appendix or…
Government aims to restore Malaysia Airlines to former glory
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says efforts to restore Malaysia Airlines have already started.