The cruelty of slandering even dead people: The Japan News
There is no end of people online getting hurt by others’ malice. Heartless expressions can sometimes even cause someone to take their own life. And when there is a flood of…
Society
Fake truth for deniers
If left unchecked, fake truths will continue to corrode the foundations of democracy.
In Nepal, nearly 70 percent of medical doctors fail licensing test
Of the 844 doctors who sat for the exam, only 262 passed.
Why the latest proposal to amend Pakistan’s cybercrime laws is an attempt to further strangle free speech
Pakistan’s digital rights remain hostage to the same political charades that allowed PECA to flourish in the first place.
Mickey and Minnie in hanbok set off comment war
Some comments criticised Disneyland for "cultural appropriation."
Philippine health department warns public about fake page misusing health officials’ photos
The fake page was “maliciously” using the health officials to endorse products and promote false health claims.
Jagat treasure hunt frenzy: Players trespass, damage properties across Thailand in latest craze
Much like Pokémon Go, the Jagat coin hunt game uses GPS mapping to indicate general locations where coins are hidden. However, Jagat involves staff physically hiding coins at…
Frustration mounts among 18,000 Bangladeshis who missed deadline to fly to Malaysia for work eight months ago
A ticket shortage triggered by huge demand ahead of the May 31 deadline last year led to the situation surrounding the workers.
A $2 kimchi stew with God’s love: How this Korean Catholic priest fights youth hunger
The restaurant, which now has five locations, offers struggling young people a chance to enjoy a hot bowl of kimchi jjigae.
Gendered justice: The Kathmandu Post
Law in much of South Asia, including in Nepal, favours men, even in horrifying rape cases.