Asia

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Aug 09, 2018 04:21

Indigenous people are often described as part of human communities that try to stick to their traditions and customs while being in contact with the advancements in the way of living and technological progress.
World Population Day

Jul 11, 2018 05:35

On July 11, 1989, the 5 billionth man was born. Then UN secretary general Javier Perez de Cuéllar, expressing concern over the population increase, proclaimed this birth as a turning point in the world history, pointed out the urgent need for sustainable development, access to education, health and social services.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Jun 27, 2018 04:57

The International Conference on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, held on June 17-26, 1987 in Vienna, aimed at expressing the political will of nations to combat the illicit drug phenomenon, in which the document C.M.O was approved by the participating countries.
Narcotics, a Silent Threat (3)

Mar 07, 2018 06:46

Spread of drug trafficking and its consumption has turned into a socio-political problem. It has been put on the UN agenda as an international crisis.
Orangutan population cut in half in 16 years: Study

Feb 16, 2018 04:40

The most comprehensive study of Borneo's orangutans estimates their numbers have plummeted by more than 100,000 since 1999, as the palm oil and paper industries shrink their jungle habitat and fatal conflicts with people increase.
Taiwan destroys quake-hit buildings as search continues

Feb 09, 2018 04:13

Taiwan began demolishing three dangerously damaged buildings Friday as rescue workers combed the rubble of a hotel in a last-ditch effort to find seven people still missing after a deadly earthquake.
Maldives Supreme Court rescinds ruling after arrest of judges

Feb 07, 2018 05:59

The Maldives’ Supreme Court has reversed a ruling to release nine indicted opposition politicians shortly after the arrest of the court’s own chief justice and another judge.
Maldives declares state of emergency, nabs top judge

Feb 06, 2018 05:41

The Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen has declared a state of emergency, and security forces have arrested a top Supreme Court judge, heightening recent political tensions in the Indian Ocean island country.
Iran finishes runner-up in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Feb 04, 2018 08:34

Iranian sportsmen and women have featured praiseworthy performances at the eighth edition of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Iran, and managed to finish in the second place overall at the continental event.
Trump in Asia: The player gets played

Nov 13, 2017 06:57

Donald Trump, the quixotic president of the US, who shamelessly brags and boasts of American power, is notorious for his threats and theatrics against independent countries, and unabashedly violates international laws including the breaching of Washington’s own commitments, seems to have been cut down to size during his trip to East and Southeast Asia, despite his senseless statements against North Korea which have made him a laughing stock in world diplomatic circles.