More Japanese textbooks warn about risks of generative AI
Following the introduction of the right to vote for 18-year-olds, many textbooks also have content that encourages students to think about the impact of the internet and social…
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Bangladesh detects first case of bird flu since 2018
Officials were closely monitoring the situation after the infection was detected on March 13. Necessary measures were also taken to contain the spread of the virus.
Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage in Pakistan
A meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Indus River System Authority decided on Wednesday to make only “drinking supplies” for one month in April, and then review the…
National flag badges compulsory on school uniforms from April 21, says Malaysian Education Ministry
The circular added that it applies to all government schools, government-aided schools, matriculation colleges and teachers' training institutes.
Thai woman spends US$176k to clone beloved French bulldog
Paphaeng, now five months old, is Thailand’s first cloned dog. Despite a slight difference in the left ear pattern, she appears healthy and cheerful.
Delhi Budget 2024: Focus on women’s welfare with financial aid, safety measures, and childcare support
In a bid to empower women and enhance their safety, the Delhi government has announced several welfare schemes in its budget, including a Rs 2,500 monthly honorarium, installation…
China swoops in to replace Asian USAID projects axed by US President Trump
The contracts were terminated on Feb 26 after President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk launched a sweeping overhaul of US foreign assistance, which included dismantling the US…
Why Koreans don’t apologize when bumping into others
Experts say this apparent inattentiveness to others' private space is rooted in Korea’s collectivist culture, where individual privacy often takes a back seat.
Impure justice: The Kathmandu Post
Removal of a Dalit family for a religious rite in Siraha is one of innumerable cases of discrimination in Nepal.
The price of perfection: South Korea’s early education crisis
The competition is so fierce that people joke about toddlers taking entrance exams in diapers just to secure spots at prestigious kindergartens — viewed as essential prep for…