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Japan's startup ambitions collide with harassment concerns

Hot weather to persist in Karachi but temperature to stay below 40°C

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted the temperature in Karachi Division to remain hot but below 40°C. According to the PMD’s weather forecast till Thursday, “hot and humid” weather is expected…

Umno to stay in Negeri Sembilan unity government, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Umno has no intention of becoming the opposition in Negeri Sembilan and will continue supporting and remain as part of the state’s Unity Government, party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi…

Hong Kong proposes tighter claw machine regulations over addiction fears

Hong Kong authorities have proposed tightening the regulation of claw machine shops by implementing a licensing regime to curb addiction risks. A claw machine in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Home and Youth…

Johor govt aims to fill remaining 59pc vacancies at Pasir Gudang Hospital by September

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 5 — The Johor government is aiming to fill the remaining 59 per cent of vacancies at Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) by September. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said…

Ex-Nadra Chairman Tariq Malik included in US-based company's list recognising digital identity pioneers

ISLAMABAD: Former Nadra Chairman Tariq Malik has been named one of the world’s top 25 identity leaders by US-based company Okta. The list , by Okta Ventures, the venture investment arm of Okta, is a “diverse compilation…

7 universities chosen for new AI education push

The Ministry of Science and ICT said Tuesday it has selected seven universities from among 10 schools to lead the training of artificial intelligence (AI) talent under a new “AI-focused university” initiative. The…

'Admitting biological men': US govt investigates Smith College for enrolling trans women— what education law says

The US department of education has opened an investigation into Smith College over its admission policy allowing transgender women to enrol. The inquiry will examine compliance with Title IX rules on sex-based…

Will Korea limit minors to stripped-down smartphones?

Concerns over children’s smartphone use in South Korea are intensifying, as calls grow for limits on minors’ access to social media and for child-friendly devices with restricted functions. A recent survey found that…

Drunk driver remanded seven days in murder probe over fatal Jalan Ampang crash that killed married couple

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A fatal crash involving a married couple on Jalan Ampang last Saturday is now being investigated as murder. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant…

HSBC profit flat as Middle East provisions offset wealth growth

HSBC, Hong Kong’s largest lender, reported broadly flat first-quarter profit as lower interest rates and provisions linked to the Middle East conflict offset solid growth in its wealth management business. Net profit…

Prominent cleric Muhammad Idrees gunned down in KP's Charsadda

CHARSADDA: Renowned cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees was killed on Tuesday after unidentified assailants opened fire on him, police said. According to police, two police officials were also injured in the incident. The…

Hong Kong gov’t collects record high tax revenue of HK$458 billion, boosted by stamp duty

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that tax revenue jumped by 22 per cent in the 2025-26 fiscal year, hitting a record high of HK$458.3 billion. Commissioner of Inland Revenue Benjamin Chan (centre),…

Why should students start career planning right after Class 10?

The choice of career should begin after Class 10. Know what, how to check and plan your career if you are a Class 10 student.

Mount Gwanak's surge in popularity takes its toll

Mount Gwanak, riding a wave of surging popularity, is struggling with growing problems of littering, vandalism and safety as visitor numbers continue to climb. On Monday, photos of a puddle fouled with what appeared to…

Man suspected of assaulting wife linked to burial of foetus in Muslim cemetery in Kedah, says police

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A man suspected of assaulting his wife in Sungai Petani last month is now under investigation after allegedly burying a foetus at a Muslim cemetery in Kedah on April 2. Kedah police chief Datuk…

Batu Pahat kindergarten teacher fined RM1,200 for pinching four-year-old pupil until bruised

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A kindergarten teacher in Batu Pahat has been fined RM1,200 after pleading guilty in the Yong Peng Magistrates’ Court for injuring a four-year-old child under her care by pinching the victim’s arm…

Kuala Krai crash: Two killed, two injured in Perodua Kembara and Honda City collision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Two people were killed and two others injured in a crash involving two vehicles near Simpang 3 Manek Urai Lama earlier this morning. According to Harian Metro , Kuala Krai Fire and Rescue Station…

Divided conservatives face uphill fight in Busan as unity chances fade

Conservatives are barreling toward a split-vote showdown in a key Busan by-election following the People Power Party's nomination of a former veterans minister that effectively locks the race into a three-way contest.…

3 Army officers dismissed from military service; 1 removed over martial law involvement

The defense ministry said Tuesday it has dismissed three Army officers from military service and removed another from service over their involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law…