For someone who had devoted a lifetime as one of Bangladesh's strongest advocates of democracy -- a lawmaker who had never ...

The bill, announced Tuesday by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, will also tighten rules on "inclusive wage" systems that bundle overtime and extra allowances into fixed monthly pay.

Although a record 73 women were elected to the legislature in the 2024 general election, the number of women’s restrooms remains low compared to those for men, raising concerns that long wait times ...

Health officials noted that children continue to make up the majority of firework-related injury cases, despite the overall decline.

Several fatal boat accidents have occurred in Indonesia this year. In August, two Chinese nationals died and an Indonesian man went missing when a speed boat carrying 80 passengers traveling from Nusa ...

The video of Elina’s forced eviction recently went viral on social media, drawing widespread public outrage. The footage also reignited concerns that members of mass organizations are often hired to ...

This marks the first high-level interaction between India and Pakistan since the Pahalgam terrorist attack and Operation Sindoor. It is not immediately known what the two leaders discussed during ...

Fireworks lit up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, China, and the Lotte World Tower in South Korea.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi praised the regional administrations’ decisions, emphasising the importance of national solidarity.

Starting Jan 1, those who discard wastes like cigarette butts and food wrappers can lead to court-ordered community service of up to 12 hours.

More care options for seniors and greater support for mental wellness are among the changes Singapore’s healthcare sector will see in 2026.

The Education Ministry’s move to make school neckties optional ignited questions about whether discipline is taught or worn.