South Korea to hold own memorial for forced labour victims, boycotting Japan’s event
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry reverses course at last minute amid growing domestic backlash.
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Lao government to hold perpetrators accountable for suspected methanol poisoning of foreign tourists
In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Lao government expressed heartfelt sadness and sympathy over the deaths allegedly caused by consuming drinks suspected of…
Bali Nine smuggling ring’s transfer plans to Australia clouded by legal issues
Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas told Reuters on Saturday that Indonesia had agreed “in principle” to hand the five prisoners over to Australia, although the details of the…
PTI convoys yet to reach Islamabad for much hyped ‘final call’ protest
On Nov. 13, former PM Imran Khan issued a “final call” for nationwide protests on Nov 24, Sunday, denouncing what he described as the stolen mandate, the unjust arrests of…
Two reported killed in violence in India’s Sambhal; riot sparked by second survey of Shahi Jama Masjid
According to sources, two youths were reportedly killed in the violence, while several people, including policemen, sustained injuries. The protesters ransacked private properties…
47 Nepalis deported from Russia and Bulgaria
Russian authorities arrested 34 Nepalis on October 30 from a call centre in Moscow’s Kuzminki area. The following day, a local court approved their deportation. Many of the…
South Korea fears nationwide rail disruptions as union plans strike from Dec. 5
The unionised workers continue to demand a base salary increase of 2.5 per cent, hiring additional personnel to address severe understaffing, and transitioning to a four-team,…
Root out cause of continuing cases of bullying: The Star
Shocking is the fact that the six students involved in the bullying were sentenced to death earlier this year.
Can Lahore learn from London’s Great Smog of 1952?
Smog in the Punjab region has become a national security issue, threatening public health and productivity on a massive scale. But there is hope in the lessons of history —…
Scam-related claims rise 63%, more than a third of all financial dispute claims in Singapore
Many people think that older folk are more susceptible to scams, but the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre noted that those aged between 31 and 60 made up 72 percent…