Teachers’ protest in Kathmandu enters eighth day
The striking teachers have turned down the government’s call for talks.
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Gloves come off as US State Department vows to keep cancelling visas
Days when Israeli military actions in Gaza sparked US-wide protests across American campuses are now a thing of the past. Today, universities face a new reality, where even minor…
China eases registration rules to encourage marriages
Under the new rules, which will take effect on May 10, mainland couples will only need their identification cards and a signed declaration affirming they are not currently married…
Address it early: The Kathmandu Post
With teachers announcing strikes, government inaction would jeopardise the future of countless students.
Vietnam among Asian countries most vulnerable to climate change
Despite driving 60 percent of the world’s economic expansion in 2024, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are still not ready to cope with climate shocks and the…
Disability certificate: A missed step in Bhutan’s inclusion agenda?
The absence of a disability certificate is a significant barrier for many who seek access to basic services, entitlements, and legal protections.
Thailand urged to respect free expression as US scholar faces ‘lese majeste’ charge
Paul Chambers, a political scientist at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok province, has been charged with defaming the monarchy under Article 112 of the Penal Code, as well as…
Indonesia President Prabowo says revival of military’s dual function ‘nonsense’
Massive protests broke out nationwide shortly after the recent controversial revision to the 2024 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, with protesters voicing concerns about the risk of…
Malaysia full steam ahead with reforms amid challenging market conditions
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the Madani Economic framework is “clearly in place” and the execution via the National Industrial Master Plan 2030 and…
Thailand becomes 68th nation to ban physical punishment on children
The driving force behind this legal reform was a concerted effort by government agencies, human rights organisations, and educational bodies to modernise the law and better…