Influx of people taking risks to cross Andaman sea: UN
UNHCR reported that more than 1,900 people have already made the journey since January – six times more than in 2020.
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Bangkok is the most livable city for expats in Asia, survey finds
Bangkok came in at number six on InterNations 2022 ranking of best cities for expats to live and work in globally.
Profile: Gen Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new army chief
Lt Gen Munir is an outstanding officer, but it was earlier believed he would remain the proverbial dark horse in the race for the army chief’s position.
Filipino referee admits he cheated to help Manny Pacquiao win
In a video, renowned Filipino referee Carlos Padilla admitted that he facilitated a rigged result in Manny Pacquiao’s infamous fight against Australian Nadal Hussein.
China’s six astronauts in two missions make historic gathering in space
The meeting of the crew members marks the first time that as many as six Chinese astronauts are travelling in space at the same time.
Man climbs building in Hunan province to help put out fire
The local mailman bravely climbed up to the second floor of the building where 92-year-old Liu Jianjun lived to help put out the accidental fire in her kitchen.
Nobel Peace laureate calls for weapons to free Ukraine
Oleksandra Matviichuk said international law – her usual weapon for defending human rights – was no longer effective.
Muslim student in India confronts teacher for calling him a ‘terrorist’
The 45-second video of the incident shows the professor explaining that he had passed the remarks “as a joke”.
Shingkhar Lauri: A picture of changing Bhutanese villages
“During three days of celebration, I got to observe the varied cultures—Ache Lhamo dance, especially”, the author writes.
Japan’s Emperor has prostate biopsy as precaution
The Emperor underwent a biopsy at a hospital in Tokyo on November 27.