Kerala trans-man to become mother; couple set to welcome baby in March
It will reportedly the first such pregnancy of a trans person in India.
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Police clashes, political drama at memorial for Seoul crowd crush victims
The clash with law enforcement authorities took place despite the event having been reported to the district’s police in advance.
Jokowi’s development push leaves graft fight by the wayside
Indonesia’s score on Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perception Index slid four points to 34, the country’s biggest decline in 25 years and one of the worst…
What’s behind helicopter parents on school trips?
Tragedies like Sewol, Itaewon play a part in the breakdown of public trust, some say.
Over 1.9 million Vietnamese households still struggle with poverty: Ministry survey
The survey showed that the overall national poverty ratio was 7.52 per cent, with 4.03 per cent being poor households and 3.49 per cent being near-poor families.
Philippines social media craze: Survey finds 77% of Filipinos more engaging online than in real life
However, as the pandemic started taking a heavy toll on people’s lives in 2020, nine in 10 respondents are more dependent on their mobile phones for leisure now than two years…
What ChatGPT means for Korea
In the era of AI, a good sense of humour has become more valuable than exam skills.
Seoul city to crack down on teen use of ‘Room cafes’
The facilities called "room cafes" or "multi-rooms," are businesses that provide private spaces, simple snacks, and drinks.
Ending Pakistan’s recurring electricity crises — a seven-point action plan
The energy minister tried to downplay the blackout, saying it was not a major crisis, but it was possibly the worst crisis to hit the grid in the nation’s history.
S’pore teen detained under ISA planned to declare caliphate on Coney Island, bomb army camp
The authorities said that he is believed to have acted alone and had not radicalised others.