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Japan kicks off election campaign as support for the ruling LDP dips
Japan on Tuesday (Oct 19) kicked off its first official day of campaigning ahead of the Oct 31 general election, with a media poll showing support for the ruling party easing, in a blow for recently installed prime minister Fumio Kishida.…
Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after Asean pressure
Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Ms Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and a famous comedian Zarganar, local media reported.
Minutes after military ruler…
Five critically endangered monkeys shot dead in Vietnam
Poachers in Vietnam have shot dead five critically endangered langurs, a type of monkey killed for bushmeat and traditional medicine, state media said on Tuesday (Oct 19).
Rangers and police found the dead grey-shanked douc langurs…
China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
China has denied reports that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year, insisting instead that it was a routine spacecraft check.
Hypersonic missiles are much faster and more agile than normal ones,…
Covid prevents children from attending kindergarten
The Corona pandemic for the third year in a row in Mongolia caused children to be isolated from their schools and deprived of their right to education. Despite the opening of schools in the fall of this year, the suffering of children and…
Sri Lankan fishermen launch flotilla protesting Indian poaching
Sri Lankan fishermen have launched a flotilla of boats to demand that the government do more to protect the island nation’s prawn-rich northern waters from poaching by Indian fishers.
Boats flying black flags and carrying opposition…
Police axe illegal gambling site in Phnom Penh
Police cracked down on one of the numerous online gambling sites in Phnom Penh.
An online gambling site located at Champou One 2 Village, Sangkat Choam Chao III, Khan Por Senchey, Phnom Penh was raided by authorities from Sangkat Choam…
Landslides, floods kill at least 25 in southwest India
At least 25 people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in southwestern India, officials said on Sunday (Oct 17), as rescuers scoured for survivors in muddy debris and the military flew in emergency supplies.…
Malaysian govt will make life tough for those who refuse Covid-19 vaccinations: Health minister…
The Malaysian government will dish out doses of discomfort to those who do not have valid reasons to refuse a Covid-19 vaccination, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
"Sorry to say, we will make life very difficult for you if you're…
Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Loan From India For Fuel Purchase: Report
Sri Lanka has sought a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases amid a severe foreign exchange crisis in the island nation.
The move came few days after energy minister Udaya Gammanpila warned that the…