Flood victims in Nepal trapped in tarp shelters since September
Impoverished families expressed their frustration over what they perceive as government’s indifference to their plight and resettlement.
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India’s BJP comes under fire for pilgrims’ deaths at Maha Kumbh Mela festival
The tragedy occurred on Jan. 29 between 1am and 2am as throngs of devotees broke through barricades in an attempt to get to a triangular land mass known as the Sangam Nose, which…
Coffee-crazed South Korea has more Starbucks than Japan
According to Starbucks' global website on Thursday, South Korea recorded 2,009 stores, surpassing Japan by 18 stores, which has a population of over 120 million -- more than twice…
Greed over care: Decoding the unholy doctor-pharma alliance
Research has shown it is common for patients to get treatments they don’t necessarily require. While there may be instances of innocent errors, at other times doctors are well…
Thailand’s viral ‘Hachiko’ who mourned its late owner adopted by Thai princess
When Moo Daeng’s owner, a homeless man, was alive, he took his pet begging in the vicinity of the market for food and money during the day.
Dissatisfaction with politics in Japan higher among social media users
This was revealed by a recent opinion poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Waseda University’s Institute for Advanced Social Sciences.
Family conducts symbolic cremation for Nepali soldier killed in Russian army
Binod Bahadur Sunuwar, 36, was reportedly killed in combat in the Bakhmut region of Ukraine.
Thai government to distribute masks to vulnerable groups amid PM2.5 crisis
The Public Health Ministry has confirmed that sufficient supplies of face masks are available, including 7,383,880 surgical masks and 603,026 N95 respirator masks.
Filipinos warned anew on side effects of injectable glutathione
There is no evidence on the efficacy of glutathione for lightening the skin, and users of both oral (tablets and capsules) and intravenous (IV or “drip”) glutathione may only…
Political turmoil a hit to South Korea’s image but temporary, say foreign residents
Others, however, describe it as a significant hit to the nation's international reputation and trust in its democratic institutions.