Vietnamese teen sentenced to nearly 5 years in jail for beating 8th grader into coma
The case has attracted widespread media attention over the cruelty of the people involved.
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Dengue deaths cross 550 this year in Bangladesh
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, the total number of deaths rose to 551 while with 311 new dengue patients, the total number of cases increased to 99,295.
Nepal set to miss 2026 malaria elimination goal as indigenous and imported cases rise
Over 20 cases of indigenous and nearly 1,000 cases of imported malaria cases have been detected in 2024, which is higher compared to 2023.
Hanoi tightens airport health checks amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak
According to the WHO, from October 24 to December 5, the Panzi health zone in Kwango Province of the DRC reported 416 cases of unknown disease, with 31 fatalities marking a…
Malaysian teenage boys more vulnerable to social media risks than girls, study shows
The “Teens, Tech and Trust: Navigating Social Media in Malaysia” White Paper, published by the Social and Economic Research Initiative, is based on a survey of 185 respondents…
Thai Senate approves amendment to parental control law
Under the amendment, parents still have the right to punish, admonish, or correct the behaviour of their underage children, provided such actions do not involve abuse or violence…
Parental leave benefits in South Korea to increase in January
The changes, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2025, will see the upper limit for parental leave benefits increased to 2.5 million won ($1,740) per month, up 1 million won from the…
RG Kar case: Senior doctors plan 10-day protest in Kolkata from Tuesday
West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors, an umbrella association of senior doctors in the state, is planning a 10-day protest from December 17 to condemn the “default bail”…
Wrong intent: The Kathmandu Post
The new bill on regulating online content seems to be aimed at controlling anti-government narratives.
How climate change has hit Nepali kitchens
Nepal's food security will depend on how the agriculture sector addresses climate-related challenges.