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Philippines: Bill raising sexual consent age from 12 to 16 on its final reading
The Philippines’ House of Senate has approved the final reading of a bill that would…
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Afghanistan: ICC prosecutor to ‘deprioritise’ probe into US forces alleged crimes
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court sought urgent clearance Monday from the court’s…
Afghan social media users delete profiles over fear of Taliban attack
When the Taliban swept into power on August 15, social media users in Afghanistan have…
No-show for Myanmar and Afghanistan representatives at UNGA
No government representatives from Afghanistan and Myanmar will speak on the last day of the…
Taliban hang bodies in public as warning in Afghanistan’s city of Herat
In a sign of Afghanistan’s return to a harsh version of Islamic justice, Taliban authorities…
Dhaka airport opens Covid-19 test centres for UAE-bound migrant workers
Bangladesh on Saturday opened six Covid-19 testing facilities at its largest airport in the capital…
Afghanistan: Taliban bring back execution, amputation as punishments
The Taliban will resume executions and the amputation of hands for criminals they convict, said…
Human rights ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar needs urgent action, UN rights chief says
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned on Thursday, an urgent action is needed to…
India’s Supreme Court ruling opens top ranks to female soldiers
A supreme court’s landmark ruling on Wednesday (Sept. 22) that will make it easier for…
Afghanistan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse; hunger hits 95% of families
Afghanistan’s health system is on the brink of collapse, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned…