253 rape cases recorded in 10 districts of Nepal’s Bagmati Province
Despite most perpetrators being arrested and prosecuted, rape cases have not declined, police say.
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One Malaysian killed, 5 Singaporeans injured after express bus crashes into signpost in Malaysia’s Selangor
Four of the Singaporeans did not suffer serious injuries and were discharged from hospital on the same day, while the fifth was transferred to a hospital in Singapore for further…
Widespread flooding hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra, affecting thousands
In the provincial capital of Medan, floodwaters between 30 and 100 centimeters high submerged more than 3,300 homes across seven of its 21 subdistricts.
50% of Bangladeshi women don’t know where to report abuse: survey
Findings capture trends over the past decade, showing how violence continues to affect women in every social group, including those in slums, disaster-prone areas, and women with…
Malaysians’ easy access to porn a major problem, say experts
When adolescents are exposed to porn without proper education, they often absorb harmful ideas about power, control and entitlement, research has shown.
Doctors and civic groups in Thailand urge Health Ministry to revoke 2022 cannabis order
Medical and civic networks warn that it fuels addiction and misuse.
In Nepal, dengue has killed 4 and infected 5,874 since January
Officials say risk is not over yet, as post monsoon is a peak dengue season.
Tokyo hospital director says ‘baby hatch’ saving lives
San-Ikukai Hospital set up the baby hatch six months ago to accept newborns whose parents are unable to raise them. It also allows for pregnant women to come for childbirth in…
Why Thais sell flower garlands at stoplights
In Thai culture, these garlands aren’t just decorations—they’re offerings to Mae Yanang, the spirit believed to protect vehicles.
The power of one case
For a while, Zara Qairina’s death became one of the most consuming public issues in Malaysia. It was more than a news story; it became a national flashpoint, the writer says.