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Kawasaki Police failed to interview man despite reports of stalking; later arrested on suspicion of abandoning body

According to the police, the victim had been consulting the police about the stalking behavior of her ex-boyfriend since June last year. The police verbally warned Shirai at that…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:46 am
  • Author The Japan News
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With child weight gain on the rise in China, hospitals innovate

Studies predict that if the trend of rising obesity rates is not effectively addressed, by 2030, the prevalence of being overweight and obese among Chinese adults and children…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:24 am
  • Author Zhao Ruinan and Liu Kun
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Deaths of 3 children after taking anti-rabies vaccine ring alarm bells in India’s Kerala

The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Kerala’s medical preparedness and stray dog control measures, even as grieving families demand accountability and immediate action.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:23 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

Experts have criticised the initiative, calling it an ineffective approach that avoids addressing the root causes of Dhaka's severe air quality issues.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:12 am
  • Author Helemul Alam
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Philippine government to push for shorter working hours for mums

Apart from reduced working hours, the proposed amendments will also include “parental leave” for all genders to “promote shared caregiving responsibilities.”

  • Published: May 6, 20257:05 am
  • Author Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral
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15% of South Korean wage workers have flexible work schedules: data

Nearly half of the remaining workers say they wish to have such arrangements, too.

  • Published: May 6, 20257:00 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Decline in Indonesia’s press freedom alarming

The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) recorded 38 cases of violence against journalists in the first five months of the year, more than half of the 73 incidents reported…

  • Published: May 5, 202511:59 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts

As an alternative to traditional gifts of carnations, Koreans opt for cash with a side of fun.

  • Published: May 5, 202511:20 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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Japanese woman remembers seeing off suicide pilots near end of WWII

After the war, the former students were called the “Nadeshiko unit” after the flower used as their school emblem. As they got older, their attendance levels at the ceremony…

  • Published: May 5, 202511:19 am
  • Author Hitoshi Kawabata
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GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera

The Straits Times videographers capture the key moments and highlights of a whirlwind 9-day general election campaign – from speeches on Nomination Day, to rallies and…

  • Published: May 5, 202511:08 am
  • Author The Straits Times

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