South Korea’s working parents challenge ban on dawn delivery
South Korea’s dawn delivery services are drawing renewed attention after a public petition opposing possible restrictions gained thousands of signatures, following online…
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State must ensure every woman receives her rightful share in inheritance: Pakistan top court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the state must ensure every Pakistani woman gets her share in inheritance and called for a mechanism to assist them in securing this “divinely…
Pakistani pilgrims with certain diseases, health conditions to be barred from performing Haj in 2026
The religious affairs ministry in Pakistan urged doctors to issue health certificates to pilgrims after proper verification to avoid legal action, and warned that in the event of…
Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ containing etomidate on rise in Japan’s Okinawa
In May, the Japanese government designated the substance, which is known to depress cerebellar neuronal activity essential for body coordination, as a prohibited drug.
Southeast Asia protesters at COP30 highlight regional vulnerability, call for more adaptation finance
Countries from the Global South – the developing parts of the world, including Southeast Asia – are pressing developed countries to contribute more climate finance to help…
No easy fix for Tokyo’s soaring real estate prices
Some observers have cited real estate purchases by foreign nationals as one of the causes of the rising prices. However, in line with its pact with the World Trade Organisation,…
Vietnam, US make major progress in 5th round of trade talks
Major progress has been made on multiple issues, including services, digital trade, agriculture, technical barriers to trade (TBT), and sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS),…
Thai Public Health Ministry holds public hearing on new alcohol control draft directive
The draft includes a six-month grace period for alcohol sale time restrictions, according to a Government House source.
Pakistan’s National Assembly approves changes to Army Act
Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to have his tenure reset upon his appointment as chief of the defence forces, after the National Assembly approved…
Vietnamese lawmakers discuss regulations to protect children on e-commerce platforms
Several National Assembly deputies called for stronger measures to protect the rights and safety of children on e-commerce platforms during a discussion in Hanoi.