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In South Korea, record-high college graduates not working or looking for jobs

There are 4.058 million people in the country with a college degree who are considered an "economically inactive population," which refers to those aged 15 or over who are unable…

  • Published: July 22, 20241:52 pm
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Keep promise on rights, press freedom, President Marcos urged ahead of State of the Nation Address

As Mr Marcos delivers his third State of the Nation Address today, July 22, various media groups urge the President to prioritize legislative measures to decriminalise libel and…

  • Published: July 22, 202410:55 am
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‘Locked in death cell for terrorists,’ claims former PM Imran in rare interview with UK publication

Mr Imran, 71, has been imprisoned at the Adiala Jail for almost a year upon his conviction in three cases — the Toshakhana reference, the cipher case, and the Iddat case, in…

  • Published: July 22, 20248:05 am
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Malaysia to take action against social media platforms, says Communications Minister

The decision to take action comes after discussions with three other ministries, namely, the Digital Ministry, the Home Ministry, and the Prime Minister's Department, says…

  • Published: July 22, 20247:55 am
  • Author The Star
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S’pore orders social media sites to block 95 accounts, in first such use of foreign interference law

The network of almost 100 accounts published coordinated posts spreading allegations that Singapore is being controlled by China.

  • Published: July 19, 20241:00 pm
  • Author Ng Wei Kai and Samuel Devaraj
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Installation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as 17th King of Malaysia to take place tomorrow, July 20

To be held at the Balairung Seri of Istana Negara, the event will formally mark the beginning of the five-year reign of Sultan Ibrahim as the country's Head of State.

  • Published: July 19, 202412:52 pm
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Thai Lower House approves 122 billion baht for digital wallet scheme

Of the 461 attending lawmakers, 297 voted for the bill in the first reading and 164 voted against. There were no abstentions.

  • Published: July 19, 202411:45 am
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PTI vs the state: Suppression of the people’s will

On Feb 8, the people of Pakistan announced their verdict. The electorate spoke, and it spoke against the status quo. Regrettably, almost six months on, schemes to suppress the…

  • Published: July 19, 202411:40 am
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South Korea’s top court recognises legal rights of same-sex couple for first time

The years-long court battle started when plaintiff So Seong-wook filed an administrative lawsuit against the National Health Insurance Service in February 2021, who initially…

  • Published: July 19, 20248:35 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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PM Kishida apologises to forced sterilisation victims; compensation plans being worked out

The Prime Minister sought to show as much respect as possible, not only accepting the plaintiffs’ wishes regarding compensation but also setting no restrictions on their…

  • Published: July 19, 20248:05 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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