By Nicholas Yong Singapore – A popular South Korean DJ ‘monk’, known for donning a cleric’s robes and combining electronic dance music with Buddhist mantras, is stirring controversy among the faithful in Singapore who claim he is denigrating the religion. On Sunday, May 19, the Singapore Buddhist Federation called for NewJeansNim’s two performances at a […]
Read MoreA fire ripped through an apartment complex in central Hanoi early Friday, killing 14 people and injuring three others, police said. Smoke and toxic gases billowed out of the building in Cau Giay district, a densely populated district of Vietnam’s capital that is home to several universities, after a fire broke out around 12:30am Thursday. […]
Read MoreReuters : Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Friday that China’s rules about how its Coast Guard can operate in the South China Sea were a matter of international concern, describing them as a provocation. China, which has maritime sovereignty disputes with the Philippines and other claimant countries in the South China Sea, has […]
Read MoreRenewed conflict and violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State. Human rights activists there have alleged that thousands of people from the local minority community have been displaced in this incident. United Nations war crimes investigators said on Thursday (May 23) they were monitoring escalating fighting in conflict-torn Rakhine. They have started an investigation into the […]
Read MoreBangladesh High Commission has decided to provide hand-to-hand machine-readable passport delivery service in the country’s Kuantan and Kelantan provinces in addition to the post office for the convenience of expatriate Bangladeshis staying in Malaysia. This information has been informed in an emergency notification signed by Mia Mohammad Kayamuddin, Counselor of Passport and Visa Wing of […]
Read MoreA Singapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Thailand after a mid-air jolt. The flight that landed on Tuesday was traveling from London to Singapore. A passenger on the flight described the terrifying moment. The 68-year-old British passenger was named Jerry, who was on the flight with seven members of his family. He was […]
Read MoreVietnam’s parliament has elected public security minister To Lam as the new president. Lawmakers unanimously voted in favor of a proposal to elect To Lam as president on Wednesday, following the normal process of a one-party state. After being elected president, Lam said in parliament that he will continue to fight corruption firmly and steadfastly. […]
Read MoreOne passenger was killed and 30 others were injured when a Singapore Airlines plane flipped mid-air due to strong winds. The incident happened while the plane was coming from London to Singapore. On Tuesday (May 21), Singapore Airlines announced the casualty in a statement. In a post on social media Facebook, Singapore Airlines said, “We […]
Read MoreWestern volunteer fighters are joining the fight against the Myanmar junta. Foreign fighters are already present among rebel armed groups. But the number is slowly increasing. Among them are a former British soldier and an American soldier. They voluntarily joined the anti-junta party. Al Jazeera. Myanmar generals seized power more than three years ago, say […]
Read MoreThe Indian Embassy here on Friday issued an advisory for those travelling to Cambodia for jobs. It asked Indian nationals to secure employment only through authorized agents approved by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The advisory outlines significant risks associated with fraudulent job offers and emphasizes the need for caution. Indian Embassy in Cambodia […]
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