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In November 2023, Chinese authorities released a set of draft regulations targeting the online gaming sector. The proposed rules included strict limitations on playtime for users under 18, capping it at one hour per day, and restricting adults to three hours per day.
The drop in aid comes as the World Food Programme reduced food assistance to the Rohingya by 33 percent earlier this year, despite existing malnutrition issues in the Cox’s Bazar camps.
While acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance that war is not an option and issues should be resolved through dialogue, Abdullah expressed disappointment at the lack of actual discussions between the two countries.
Established over a century ago in 1919 as the Burmese Chamber of Commerce during colonial rule, the federation celebrated its centenary in 2019 under the ousted National League for Democracy government.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning at the China-owned nickel smelter in Morowali regency, claimed the lives of 10 Indonesian workers and eight Chinese workers, according to Dedy Kurniawan, the spokesperson for the industrial complex housing the plant. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
Despite being a predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines aims to capitalize on its strategic location, growing Muslim population, and untapped potential.
Myanmar's military faces grave accusations of war crimes in Amnesty's report, prompting urgent calls for international intervention and justice.
Local residents and students, numbering over 200, took to the streets on Sabang island, off the western tip of Aceh, expressing concerns that the sudden influx is putting undue pressure on their communities.
Head of the Embassy of Bangladesh High Commission in Maldives Md Sohel Parvez said the decision to reopen the labour market for Bangladeshis in the Maldives is very favorable.
Dhaka's air quality crisis deepens. AQI hits hazardous levels at 320, posing severe health risks. Urgent global attention needed
Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s feted tourism. Now, visitors are returning amid a promotion campaign. But industry insiders say more is needed.
As India's Parliament braces for a potential boycott, 92 MPs suspended, raising concerns about legislative paralysis and political tensions.
Myanmar's displacement crisis worsens, doubling in a month. Urgent humanitarian needs surge as conflict, violence, and restrictions persist
Myanmar's dire humanitarian crisis deepens, with 18.6 million in need. Urgent plea for aid as conflict, displacement, and abuses escalate
TikTok Shop's future uncertain in Indonesia as regulatory concerns rise. Government demands compliance with e-commerce rules. Challenges ahead
The asylum-seekers risk an 1,800-kilometer (1,120-mile) sea voyage to Aceh province, and locals have reported boats trying to land in remote districts like Bireuen, Sabang, Pidie and Aceh Besar.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9. And China's state media Xinhua reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.2.
The Assembly's resolution, with 30 clauses, provided detailed insights into Myanmar's situation, marking the third such resolution since 2020.
That wasn't her decision. Nothing about this was. nor the choice to uproot her entire life, nor the forced marriage she wasn't ready for.
Recent confrontations between the AA and the junta near the Koe Thaung pagoda in Mrauk U Township resulted in significant losses for the junta, followed by regime airstrikes.
