When schools stop feeling safe
The writer says: "These (disturbing incidents in schools) are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of something deeper – a reflection of what has gone wrong in our schools…
Society
‘Legitimising sexual violence’: Bangladeshi lawyer seeks ban on marrying victims to their rapists
Advocate Md Rakibul Hassan submitted the public interest litigation today, arguing that such marriages undermine the rule of law and perpetuate the culture of impunity for heinous…
Cambodia introduces new anti-vape measures
The order warned of an uptick in the use heated tobacco products (HTPs) among children and youth in Cambodia, which has a significant impact on social order and public health,…
WHO donates life-saving rabies vaccines to high-risk provinces in Vietnam
The post-exposure prophylaxis, valued at US$100,000, aims to shield vulnerable populations, particularly ethnic minority groups and children, who are disproportionately affected…
Scandals prompt retraining of more than 1,000 prison guards at Indonesian prison island
The decision comes amid the revelation that actor Ammar Zoni, currently serving a four-year sentence at Salemba Penitentiary in Central Jakarta for narcotics-related charges, was…
Over 70 injured after stray dog attack in Nepal
Authorities fail to capture the dog due to lack of equipment, victims sent to Birgunj for anti-rabies shots.
How Pakistan’s crypto craze has made it a scammer’s paradise
As crypto fever grips Pakistan, what began as a ticket to financial freedom has become a minefield of scams, stolen wallets, and shattered trust.
South Korea to count same-sex couples as spouses in census for first time
A quiet census update marks first recognition of same-sex couples in South Korea's government statistics.
Injured Gen Z protest victims in Nepal call for justice
Survivors of the September demonstrations continue to battle severe injuries while calling for the arrest of those responsible and government action to ensure accountability.
Non-consensual sexual content, promotion of risky actions among severe online harms in Singapore
The study, released on Oct 22, also indicated that some harms such as cyber bullying and catfishing have been normalised by younger respondents under 35, highlighting the need for…