SLPP goon attacks trigger massive wave of violence
The attacks on the anti-government protesters triggered a wave of violence across many parts of the country.
Society
Soybean oil crisis: Bangladesh govt cracks down on hoarders
Some traders had illegally stockpiled the edible oil creating an artificial crisis and many of them were caught when they started selling off the oil at higher prices.
Afghan women protest Taliban decree to cover faces
The mandate was the latest in a series of creeping restrictions in Afghanistan, where the Taliban have rolled back the marginal gains made by women.
Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence
Protests continued on Tuesday (May 10) despite the curfew, with some people defying the shoot-on-sight order to torch buildings and vehicles.
Indonesia’s neverending battle against illegal cigarettes
Indonesia is one of the biggest cigarette consumers in the world, with the smoking prevalence 62.9 percent among males and 4.8 percent among females.
‘My gratitude can’t wait’: Marcos addresses nation after runaway lead in polls
While acknowledging that the vote count for the presidential race is not yet final, Marcos Jr. said his gratitude towards those who supported him “cannot wait.”
President Yoon begins term in time of changing world order; tension in Pyongyang
Experts says US-China rivalry may force Yoon to take sides and bear consequences.
Long queues for petrol stations as fuel crisis hits Laos
Petrol stations are limiting customers to a maximum 500,000 kips ($40), which buys less than 30 litres of fuel.
Faulty vote counting machines: More than just a hiccup in 2022 polls
Several reports stated that many voting precincts encountered faulty machines, causing voters to camp inside school grounds or voting centers just to personally feed their ballots.
Water cuts: Over 75,000 user accounts affected in Kota Setar, Pokok Sena districts
The water supply disruption was due to a irrigation canal bund collapsing, as a result of heavy rain.