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Indonesia’s new history book to highlight past presidents’ achievements: Culture minister

The updated book would adopt a “more positive tone” toward each president, highlighting milestones such as Indonesia’s economic development under Soeharto and infrastructure…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:15 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra
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Vietnam’s National Assembly debates proposal to end death penalty for transport of illegal drugs

This offence, as part of a draft amendment to the Penal Code, is one of eight crimes for which the Government has proposed eliminating capital punishment and replacing it with…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:10 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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China revamping its university majors

While 367 programs were removed in 2019, the number surged to 925 in 2022 and reached a record high of 1,670 in 2023. Last year, 1,428 majors were revoked.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:02 am
  • Author Zou Shou
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Troops, trust and alliance: The Korea Herald

Even a partial US troop withdrawal from South Korea can cast doubt on deterrence.

  • Published: May 27, 202510:46 am
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Address causes of child sexual abuse: The Daily Star

Rape statistics reveal how vulnerable children are, despite legal measures.

  • Published: May 27, 202510:45 am
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ICC prosecutor opposes Philippine ex-president Duterte’s bid to disqualify 2 judges

In a response dated May 22, Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang opposed the Duterte camp’s move, saying that it “fails to call into question the presumption of impartiality…

  • Published: May 27, 202510:22 am
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Survey: Filipinos mostly relied on TV in picking candidates in latest polls

Apart from TV and the internet, the poll said respondents also considered other sources that helped them the most in deciding, such as family, friends, billboards, ads, sample…

  • Published: May 27, 202510:11 am
  • Author Gabriel Pabico Lalu
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Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government

Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus' administration has faced pressure from civil servants, teachers, political parties and the military as the caretaker government attempts to…

  • Published: May 27, 20258:25 am
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Proposal to abolish death penalty for selected crimes sparks heated debate in Vietnam National Assembly

As the debate continues, Vietnam’s lawmakers face a difficult balancing act between compassion and deterrence, reform and public security, international norms and domestic…

  • Published: May 27, 20258:15 am
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Another election, still no answers

The people of South Korea have worked with tremendous dedication and discipline over the past several decades, achieving what the world often refers to as a modern economic…

  • Published: May 26, 202510:16 am
  • Author Yoo Choon-sik

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