Doctors’ strike paralyses medical services in Rajasthan
Many private hospitals have continued to disallow patients to admit either emergency or outpatient departments.
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Iftar ban for government employees deals blow to hotel industry
An industry expert said the ban subjected the hotel industry to a drought this Ramadan, as vanishing room bookings meant hotels normally relied heavily on income from…
UN adopts landmark resolution on climate justice
It applies particularly to vulnerable, poorer nations, including low-lying island states, who are the most threatened by more intense storms and rising sea levels.
Malaysia’s Parliament amends bills to protect children with stricter laws
A total of 10 MPs debated the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which was then passed via a voice vote. The amendments to the Act seek to criminalise the live streaming…
South Korea’s 2024 budget to boost defence, welfare spending
As concerns grow over rising national debt and tax revenue, improving fiscal health has become one of the government's top agendas.
Contract doctor group threatens ‘strike’, mass resignations if demands not met by Health Ministry
Organisers have asked those on strike to take emergency or medical leave from April 3 to April 5 as a sign of protest, adding that it does not encourage demonstrations and…
IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds: PM Shehbaz
Several friendly countries such as Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates, have made commitments to help Pakistan fund its balance of payments.
Japan approves record ¥114 trillion FY23 budget, with focus on declining birth rate
During the plenary session, Kishida also reiterated the importance of possessing counterattack capabilities for self-defense purposes.
Philippines ‘essentially disengaging’ from ICC after ‘failed’ appeal to defer ‘drug war’ probe: Marcos
He reiterated that the government will not cooperate with the probe, citing “very serious questions” on the court’s jurisdiction.
South Korea introduces new foreigner ID cards
This is the first time in 12 years the ministry will introduce a new design for a Residence Card, formerly known as an Alien Registration Card.