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The man sustained minor injuries to his neck, and the perpetrators fled from the scene.WORTH A READ VIEW MORE These buildings, while still few in number and mostly hidden from sight in the densely packed city of Seoul, offer the possibility of different lifestyles. Smog in the Punjab region has become a national security issue, threatening public health and productivity on a massive scale. But there is hope in the lessons of history — reflecting on how nations like Britain adapted to similar challenges might offer insights for Pakistan.SOCIETYVIEW MORE The group of about a dozen tourists became ill after going out on November 12, according to British and Australian media. 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The NationMurder, money, betrayal: Unravelling ‘Am Cyanide’s’ web of deaths The NationThai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply The NationThai government vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January The NationNational Health Security Office unveils first ‘Care Box’ in Bangkok to improve healthcare access The NationThai industry taps Japan for clean energy, soil recycling technology The NationFormer Thai PM Thaksin rallies Udon Thani voters with promise of 10,000-baht handout The NationThais urged to change habits as diabetes cases cross 6.5 million The NationThai PM Paetongtarn to showcase Thailand’s progress in several areas at APEC Summit The NationKhao Kradong land issue awaits Thai House committee review after members’ walkout The NationFine dust exceeds safety standard in 56 areas of Bangkok The NationThai PM Paetongtarn heads to US, Peru for a week of meetings The NationThree tough challenges Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party faces The NationBangkok police bust poker game, arrest 16 foreigners The NationThree traditional Phetchaburi dishes at risk of disappearingVIEW ALL MALAYSIA The StarKuala Lumpur’s first female mayor shares her vision to reshape Malaysia’s capital The StarNot enough engagement with us on Gig Workers’ Economy Bill, says Malaysia’s industry players The StarCops receive 11 reports claiming defamation in viral video about Malaysia PM Anwar’s CNN interview The StarEnding child marriages in Malaysia an uphill battle, says minister The StarLate Malaysian Finance Minister Daim cleared of all charges following prosecution withdrawal The StarAI boost for palm oil production in world’s first smart mill in Malaysia The StarSuperbug infections could kill over 80,000 Malaysians by 2030, says Health Minister The StarIncrease the number of mental health professionals in public health facilities, says Malaysian assemblyman The StarMalaysia tops Asia in scam revictimisation rate The StarAI to detect accidents in real time in Malaysia The StarForeign national arrested for gouging man’s left eye during fight in Penang The Japan NewsMalaysia growing in popularity as destination for studying abroad; British-style education available at low cost The StarPreschooler names 47 dialling codes in 60 secs, sets new Malaysia record The StarMalaysian government holding $2.7b in unclaimed monies The StarFormer Malaysian Finance Minister Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery The StarFormer Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passes away at 86VIEW ALL INDONESIA The Jakarta PostImplementation of UN convention on torture remains stagnant, says Indonesia’s Commission on Violence Against Women The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s environment minister slams Yogyakarta city’s mounting waste problem The Jakarta PostIndonesia touts China sea deal without concession The Jakarta PostLessons on coding and AI to start in fourth grade: Indonesia Education Minister The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Presidential Communication Office instals six new presidential spokespersons The Jakarta PostIndonesia can achieve 100% renewable energy within ‘years,’ President Prabowo tells APEC summit The Jakarta PostPramono widens lead over Ridwan in Jakarta race The Jakarta PostIndonesian President Prabowo sees ‘no problem’ with joining OECD and BRICS The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s VP Gibran sets up complaint desk at Vice Presidential Office The Jakarta PostIndonesian government to build 1,100 new houses for those displaced by Lewotobi eruption The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s future capital Nusantara’s flying taxi to operate commercially in 2029 The Jakarta PostOvertourism or balanced development? 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