The floods are spawning a certain, and deadly, health crisis in Pakistan
Income disparities and lack of awareness have contributed to chronic medical issues among sections of the population.
Society
Man who travelled on trains without tickets during government job repays debts
During his service, the man had kept records of all the fare of train travel without a ticket.
Xi urges all-out rescue efforts after earthquake
The Chinese president also underlined the need to strengthen earthquake monitoring work to guard against secondary disasters.
Get-rich-quick schemes, dubious job offers still going viral on social media
A ministry spokesperson said that fake news about Covid-19 may have dropped because more are becoming aware of the issue, as well as growing confidence in government reports.
Philanthropist influencer admits being fooled by ‘rich’ Khmer beggar
A news website reported that the beggar and his family members earned about 5,000 baht per day begging separately at various markets.
Miss Universe Thailand kicks off Bangkok trash separation scheme
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt, in appointing Anna Sueangam-iam, said the new campaign would bring huge savings while also turning garbage into an asset.
Women’s group tackles taboo subject to aid Pakistan flood victims
Much of Pakistani society operates under a strict code of honour and speaking openly about women's issues such as menstruation and sexual health is rare.
Hong Kong unveils first anti-Japanese war memorial hall
Located in Sha Tau Kok of New Territories, the memorial hall, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, is featured with exhibitions on local resistance efforts.
Vacant Japan homes enjoying new lease on life
According to government statistics, as of 2018, there were 8.48 million vacant houses nationwide, with the figure more than doubling in the past 30 years.
Over 47,000 pregnant women in shelter camps across Sindh: Provincial health minister
The government had on Aug 25 officially declared a “national emergency” in light of the rain-induced floods which have killed more than 1,200 people.