Second group of Indonesian evacuees arrive home from Syria
They went on a three-day journey that saw them travel overland from Damascus to Beirut and then on an hours-long flight to Soekarno-Hatta, after rebel forces ousted the regime of…
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Families of Kanjuruhan stadium crush victims in Indonesia seek US$1.1m in compensation
135 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in the Kanjuruhan stampede, which occurred after a match between home team Arema FC and archrival Persebaya Surabaya at…
Why fewer Malaysians are saying ‘I do’
Figures from the Statistics Department show that the number of couples who tied the knot has gradually fallen from 207,882 in 2016 to 188,100 last year.
Amnesty International honours four Palestinian journalists with Human Rights Defender award
The organisation also lauded all journalists in Gaza “including those who have paid the ultimate price — with their lives.
‘Literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life’: Han Kang
Han is the 121st recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature and only the 18th woman to receive the honor. She is also the second Korean Nobel laureate, following former President…
How to keep stray dogs and cats warm this winter
Winter is brutal for stray animals, but small acts can save lives. Build simple shelters, offer warm meals, and leave water for birds. Encourage community efforts to create a…
Bhasani’s 144th birth anniversary remembered in Bangladesh today
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bhasani's family and various social and political organisations will be placing wreaths at the grave of the great leader at…
Nobel Prize winner warns against rapid progress of AI
Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto, Canada, who won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, said that swift and forceful action by governments and…
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Laureate out from Tehran prison for treatment, vows to fight on for women’s rights
Ms. Mohammadi is a political prisoner who has been sentenced to lashings and a total of more than 30 years in prison on charges that include spreading propaganda against the…
Malaysian author explores complexities of teenage life with debut Tamil-English book
With a master’s degree in education psychology, Vanitha says although the book is primarily written for younger readers, it also serves as a guide for parents and educators,…