Five tourists dead, including British woman and Aussie teen, after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos
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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Distress over North Korea loudspeakers compromising South Korean border residents’ health
The broadcasts consist of peculiar sounds like sirens and metal clanging, stop and start repeatedly at all hours, and has a range of noise levels, according to local reports.
Shared housing points to new possibilities in South Korea
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.
Kuala Lumpur’s first female mayor shares her vision to reshape Malaysia’s capital
Mayor Maimunah wants to encourage a shift towards vertical living and addresses challenges of creating a sustainable, equitable environment for all.
Implementation of UN convention on torture remains stagnant, says Indonesia’s Commission on Violence Against Women
Excessive use of force during arrests is among the contributors to the persistence of torture and abusive practices, the commission's deputy chairwoman Mariana Amiruddin said.
Not enough engagement with us on Gig Workers’ Economy Bill, says Malaysia’s industry players
The group warned that failure to engage with industry stakeholders could cause unintended consequences including inefficient implementation, higher entry barriers for gig workers,…
Malala Yousafzai, Jennifer Lawrence highlight plight of Afghan women with documentary ‘Bread and Roses’
The documentary follows three women living under the Taliban regime.
Scholarships in 4 Philippine schools offered to Myanmar refugees
At present, there are 31 Burmese scholars in the Philippines studying in four universities.
Workplace accidents involving foreign workers soar in Japan
In 2023, the number of foreign workers killed and wounded reached a record high of 5,672, including 32 fatalities.
Chinese man robbed of US$52,000 in Osaka after planning to hand cash to woman he met online
The man sustained minor injuries to his neck, and the perpetrators fled from the scene.