China’s retirees to see increase in pensions
According to a government release, retirees can see as much as a 4 percent increase in their monthly payments retroactive to Jan 1.
Society
Helmets made compulsory for pillion-riders in Mumbai
Offenders attract a fine of Rs 500 for riders without helmets and suspension of their driving license for up to three months or both.
Pfizer to sell patented drugs at not-for-profit prices to 45 low-income countries
Pfizer said its plan includes 23 wholly-owned, patented medicines and vaccines that treat infectious diseases, certain cancers, and rare and inflammatory diseases.
America’s deadly fascination with guns
Gun-related killings make up more than 70 per cent of all homicides in the US in a year.
Concept store offers children food for thought
The store, part of the "know your food" campaign of the United Nations Children's Fund, offers attractive displays to help children identify and understand nutritional foods.
There is just one way to save Dhaka
The writer says the hard reality is that Dhaka's traffic problem will not go away anytime soon.
Over 100 marijuana trees found growing at former diplomat’s house
The 78-year-old former diplomat was detained during a raid on Saturday (May 21) while his 53-year-old son was detained in Shah Alam on Monday (May 23).
Why war in Ukraine matters to youth in Singapore
“The conflict has left an impact on our daily lives in Singapore, from raising prices to fuelling longer-term worries like regional and national security”, states the writer.
Vietnam field hospital team leaves for UN peacekeeping mission
The hospital will focus on applying science and technology in medical examination and treatment, as well as continue preventing and controlling diseases in the harsh environment.
“Journalism in Bangladesh is like swimming in a pond full of crocodiles”: Press freedom event
With polls nearing, media freedom more crucial now, speakers tell event marking World Press Freedom Day.