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Indonesia’s interfaith couples concerned as resistance to Surabaya court ruling grows

In a vastly multicultural society like Indonesia, interfaith marriage is a growing albeit not commonly acknowledged phenomenon.

  • Published: July 25, 20221:35 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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In China, the heat is on

In the last five days of this hottest period of the year, thunderstorms finally strike, cooling the air and announcing the end of hot days.

  • Published: July 25, 202211:56 am
  • Author Yang Yang
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Volcano on Japan’s island erupts spewing ash and rocks

Japan's Meteorological Agency said the volcano erupted and blew off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers away in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima.

  • Published: July 25, 20227:56 am
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‘Hanbok saenghwal’ joins National Heritage list

The series of cultural practices which encompass the whole experience of making, wearing and enjoying hanbok is the 154th item listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

  • Published: July 22, 20224:19 pm
  • Author Kim Hae-yeon
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Women can’t be denied abortion because of marital status: Indian Supreme Court

A bench of judges also said allowing the woman to suffer an unwanted pregnancy will be contrary to the object and spirit of the legislation.

  • Published: July 22, 20228:58 am
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Don’t come back stoned or try to bring back cannabis: Cops warn Malaysian tourists to Thailand

The Perlis police chief said police would take action against any individual bringing in cannabis into Malaysia even if included a little in cakes or other foodstuff and drinks.

  • Published: July 22, 20228:57 am
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Increasing Covid cases in schools fuel public uncertainty: Poll

When asked what the respondents were uncertain about, 69.7 per cent said if children get infected, the virus would spread among family members.

  • Published: July 21, 202212:54 pm
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Indonesia’s constitutional court rejects call to legalize medicinal marijuana

Indonesia has one of the world's strictest anti-drug laws, with penalties for possession or trafficking of large quantities of narcotics including life imprisonment and death.

  • Published: July 21, 20229:59 am
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Philippines efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report

While the Philippines met the minimum standards, the report flagged the country for not “vigorously” investigating labour trafficking crimes that occurred in the country.

  • Published: July 21, 20229:56 am
  • Author Tina G. Santos
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Blast fishing: Desecrating coral reefs for a bigger catch

Though illegal, the practice continues to run rampant in Indonesian waters.

  • Published: July 21, 20226:56 am
  • Author Cahaya Ratomo

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