10 die of dengue in 24 hrs, 990 hospitalised in Bangladesh
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, with the new deaths and cases, the death toll rose to 471, while the total number of cases rose to 88,715.
National affairs
Philippines a target of state-backed hackers from China, says National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
At the Senate panel on women’s final probe into Philippine offshore gaming operators, NICA Deputy Director General Ashely Acedillo bared that the hacking groups are called…
Indonesians to head to polls for first-ever simultaneous local elections
Over 200 million voters will head to the polls to elect their local leaders across 545 regions, namely 37 governors, 93 mayors and 415 regents, as well as their respective…
Day of clashes in Pakistan capital end in protesters’ retreat
At least six lives were lost in the three days of protests, which included a policeman and three Rangers officials who perished in a vehicular accident, officials and hospital…
Gender-based violence remains a neglected issue in Indonesia, UN says
The global cost of violence against women is estimated to be at least US$ 1.5 trillion, with a world bank study finding that gender-based violence can cost some countries between…
Tension prevails in Sambhal as toll climbs to 5; internet snapped
A curfew-like situation prevailed in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on November 25 following the violence over a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid which left five…
Could India’s multi-billion-dollar dream to host the 2036 Olympic Games become a nightmare?
As India formally begins its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, some are questioning what kind of turning point this could be for a country where cricket still dominates…
Thai children in crisis, threatening nation’s future
Overlapping child-related issues could potentially limit GDP growth to below 2%.
Malaysian Home Ministry ordered to return seized Swatch ‘Pride’ watches
Justice Amarjeet Singh made the order after allowing Swatch's judicial review application against the authorities' raid on the watches. He said the raid that was conducted in May,…
Attempts on to destabilise Bangladesh
Two student leaders, Mahfuj Alam and Sarjis Alam, have condemned the actions of individuals trying to provoke conflict and undermine the progress made after the July uprising.