A 16-year-old Japanese boy has been rescued from a scam syndicate in Myanmar near the Thai border, Thai authorities confirmed on Friday night.
US says military exercises with Philippines ‘purely defensive’, for force readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, "purely defensive" and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve regional security, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.
Facing deportation despite Japan upbringing, kids falling through immigration system gaps
However, under the revised law, innocent children who had no choice about coming to Japan and have since grown up in the country's education system and culture may also face deportation. Some of these children don't properly understand their parents' native language and culture, and would likely face a difficult life if deported.
Japan zoo bans solo male visitors to prevent flirtation, citing family and couple discomfort
Zoo director shares her struggle with openly rejecting, turning away visitors, frequently feeling forced to smile, respond politely
Adani agrees to resume full electricity supply to Bangladesh
Gautam Adani`s Adani Power has agreed to fully restore electricity supply from its 1,600 MW power plant in eastern ...
Bangladesh Revises History Textbooks, Ziaur Rahman’s Legacy Restored While Mujib-Centric Influence Diminished
Bangladesh has introduced radical changes to its school curriculum, reflecting the country's ongoing political and ideological divisions that date back to the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan, ...
Muhammad Yunus, Elon Musk hold talks to bring Starlink Internet to Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that he has discussed with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a potential collaboration to launch Starlink satellite internet service in ...
Lights grow dimmer in Indonesia’s civil service as President Prabowo’s budget cuts bite
Indonesian President wants $25.8b in savings from ministries and govt agencies for his priority programmes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China will ‘play along to the end’ with U.S., its top diplomat says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China will "play along to the end" if the United States is bent on suppressing the country even though Beijing does not wish to be in conflict with ...
New Georgia bill aims to curb corporations from buying housing
State Rep. Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta) says HB 305, a bill he sponsored, would bring balance to Metro Atlanta's housing market ... ( read original story ...)