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Reforms on Malaysia’s ‘draconian’ Peaceful Assembly Act encounter further delays
“Announcements of reform alone are not enough, as people are still being arrested, investigated, and intimidated for speaking out.”
Middle East
Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun has appealed to the US after Israeli strikes killed seven people in southern Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong to review bookings for famous Sai Kung trail after high no-show rate
Hong Kong will review Sai Kung trail bookings after 3,230 reservations produced only 1,560 registered and walk-in visitors during the first weekend.
World News
25 killed in Cabo Verde bus crash, including children
At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, died after a bus plunged into a ravine on Cabo Verde’s Fogo Island.
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North Macedonia’s independence should not be commemorated by glorifying war criminals
Ahead of North Macedonia’s 35th independence anniversary, an examination of how government-linked praise for Ratko Mladić affects victims, interethnic trust, the rule of law and the country’s European…
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What does folklore have to say? It helps uncover untold facets of Indigenous stories overlooked for generations
I never thought of documenting the Indigenous Tharu folklore until my grandmother left this world. Now she is no more with us, I yearn…
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The people who live in cities must have a say in how they are shaped: Notes from the Common City Conference
Urban growth in Africa comes with falls on the poorest residents: forced evictions, informal settlements razed for redevelopment projects, with no consultation of the…
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In turbulent times, football brings Haiti hope
The security crisis has displaced more than a million people and caused thousands of deaths, affecting every sector of national life. This includes sport,…
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UN votes to adopt new world map showing Africa’s true size
164 countries voting in favour of the resolution, one against and six abstaining. The United States was the only country to vote against it.