Japan to offer 4th-generation Japanese descendants long-term resident status
People with long-term residency can stay indefinitely in Japan and spouses and children can also accompany residents with the status.
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Hong Kong chief exec vows to do more to address domestic violence cases
He also urged residents to cooperate with the government in handling cases of domestic violence.
Every initiative in 9 years showed faith in women’s potential: PM Modi
In order to build a gender-neutral equality system, and to bring women at the forefront of all incisive, positive developments, the government focused on a holistic approach.
Ending poverty: ‘Real test of good governance’
Leila de Lima, principal sponsor and author of the bill Magna Carta of the Poor, said it could be the “game-changer” in the fight against poverty.
Indonesia warns of rabies, as rabid dog bite cases on the rise
Rabies in humans has one of the highest fatality rates of any disease, at nearly 90 percent once symptoms appear, according to a health ministry spokesman.
Emaciated, sick elephant in Sri Lanka to return to Thailand on July 1
Plai Sak Surin, known as Muthu Raja among Sri Lankans, was one of three elephants the Thai government donated to the Sri Lankan government in 2001 as a gesture of goodwill.
Rohingyas should not be forced to return: UN
Currently, more than a million Rohingya live in Bangladesh.
Amnesty calls for global action as extreme heat waves wreak havoc on human rights
A lot of the public health advice on avoiding exposure to heat presupposed that people could afford to stay indoors, negotiate different working hours, and access adequate water,…
Pita, Paetongtarn lead Thailand into ‘rainbow era’ at Bangkok Pride
The politicians also joined the parade and also spoke to the crowd of thousands of LGBTQ+ participants, vowing to implement legislation to promote same-sex marriage and gender…
Doctors, nurses protest proposed changes to healthcare laws
The government proposed revisions in the current laws to streamline them, but at least five unions have raised concerns.