Malaysia to give pets more paw-tection with new laws
The Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation is proposing pet identification and legalisation of pet ownership in high-rise buildings to counter animal abandonment.
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Health issues caused by marijuana on the rise in Bangkok
At least nine Bangkokians have been treated for symptoms resulting from smoking or consuming marijuana over the past two weeks after the plant was legalised on June 9.
Just 1 in 7 South Koreans have paid for online news content: Report
A researcher explained that the low rate is partly due to the strong presence of platforms delivering online news content.
Pearl River basin flood levels grim
Following recent heavy torrential rains, the Beijiang River is forecast to suffer from unusually severe flooding, the ministry said in a media release late on Tuesday (June 21).
Afghanistan earthquake death toll surpasses 1,000
The disaster comes as Afghanistan continues to struggle with a severe economic crisis since the Taliban took over, as US-led international forces withdrew following two decades of…
Cries for flood relief intensify in Bangladesh as 42 confirmed dead
While thousands of people are in dire need of relief, local administration, even with the army's help, is struggling to reach remote areas due to adverse conditions.
Could South Korea’s gun control offer any lessons?
Most South Korean men are trained shooters, having gone through mandatory military duty. But due to a strict gun control policy, there have been no deadly shooting rampages here,…
Wig capital Xuchang gives the world a ‘head’ start
Wigs can not only cover a retreating hairline, but also add variety to one's hairstyles. Now more and more people are trying out new hairstyles with wigs.
Yoga Day celebrated in Delhi
Titled ‘Yoga for Humanity’, the program witnessed thousands of yoga aspirants perform meditation and spread vibrations of peace and harmony all around from the ground.
Atomic bomb survivor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’ at Vienna conference
Reflecting on his own experience, 82-year-old Sueichi Kido emphasized the horror of the nuclear weapon that devastated and claimed the lives of so many people.