Suicide leading cause of death in South Korea’s military: Human rights body
By cause of death, suicide accounted for 44.9 percent of the total number, while death from disease recorded 36.7 percent.
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Bad weather forecasted in 11 Malaysian states on June 29
The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, expected to occur on until 7 pm.
Construction completes on world’s highest tunnel
Connecting the Dechen township of Lhasa, and Samye township of Lhokha city, the Gokarla Tunnel is a key section of the Lhasa-Tsethang Highway.
Indonesia’s anti-corruption authority faces crisis of confidence as scandals pile up
An investigation into one of their own workers found indications that a person skimmed hundreds of millions from budgets of other employees.
Over 5 percent of Chinese women remain childless at 49
A study released noted that the rising trend of lifetime childlessness could further push down China's overall fertility level and its birthrates.
Cambodia transitioned from battlefields to markets: PM Hun Sen
He also said that the other one of the key mission was to foster a peaceful, friendly and cooperative border with neighbouring nations.
Jokowi to begin rights settlement program amid criticism
Earlier this year, the President expressed regret on behalf of the state for the country’s past abuses, promising to provide restitution to the victims.
China-North Korea border tourism boom raises concerns over funding weapons program
The South Korean government fears that increased tourists in the border areas is providing an opportunity for North Korea to earn foreign currency.
1 in 10 teens exposed to narcotic painkillers: study
The survey, however, was not able to distinguish whether the drug had been prescribed for medicinal use or was illegally given to addicted teens.
‘Pesantren’ heresy claims spark rights concerns
Allegations that the school could be linked to the breakaway Indonesian Islamic State movement has sparked concerns from rights groups.