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Pet cats killed in Chinese city after Covid-19 infection, triggering social media anger
Three pet cats that tested positive for coronavirus were put down in the north-eastern Chinese city of Harbin, state-backed media has reported, leading to a social media backlash at what some viewed as overkill in local efforts to contain…
Thai rescuers battle floodwaters to reach dozens stranded in homes
Rescuers in northeastern Thailand waded through fast-flowing floods to rescue dozens of people stranded in their homes on Wednesday (Sept 29), as authorities tried to drain away waters and get more help to victims.
At least seven people…
Myanmar currency drops 60 per cent in weeks as economy tanks after February coup
Myanmar's currency has lost more than 60 per cent of its value since the beginning of September, driving up food and fuel prices in an economy that has tanked since a military coup eight months ago.
Many gold shops and money exchanges…
Singapore welcomes deeper US engagement in Asia-Pacific, says Vivian Balakishnan
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, on his four-day visit to Washington that ended on Wednesday (Sept 29), told officials he met that Singapore welcomed deeper United States engagement in the Asia-Pacific region and they…
Sri Lanka: Quarantine curfew to be lifted on Oct.1
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to lift the ongoing quarantine curfew on October 1, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.
Silva added that new health guidelines were presently being drafted and it will be released to…
Street performer carnival to take place in Taiwan
The Keelung City Cultural Affairs Bureau (KLCCAB) has organized a street performer carnival that will take place on Saturday (Oct. 6) at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology with a market featuring craftsmen, artists, and…
Delhi Police constable shoots self dead
A police constable on duty at the Delhi high court allegedly shot himself in the head with his service rifle on Wednesday. The constable of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary had come for duty earlier in the day and was stationed near Gate…
Concerns over hackers stole Mekong data from Cambodian foreign ministry
The news about a group of Chinese hackers stole the data of the Mekong River in Cambodia raised concerns among observers, who stated that the main goal of the hack was to steal the data of military bases in the country. The social…
Under same roof, Son finds father dead, mother unconscious after 2 days
Police on Monday recovered the decomposing body of an elderly man and rescued his unconscious wife from their Pallabi residence in Dhaka.
The deceased was identified as Rokonuddin Ahmed a former teacher of Bangladesh University of…
In preparation for the inauguration, The “Steppe arena” is ready to open
The Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, is preparing, tomorrow, Wednesday, to inaugurate the first winter sports palace in the country, supported by individuals, members of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, and companies that support…