Prompted by the death of K-drama star Kim Sae-Ron, the petition has garnered enough signatures to warrant a review by a committee.
Duterte’s ICC arrest justified under obscure Philippine law, legal experts say
Supporters of the former president have slammed the move by Manila to allow Duterte’s transfer to The Hague, calling it a ‘kidnapping’.
Gen-AI output: why the US Copyright Office is right about human authorship
For years, policymakers have grappled with whether and how to change the law to reflect advances in technology and the new risks and opportunities that come with that. This exercise has become the norm in recent times with the pace of technological change – and particularly with the emergence of generative AI (gen-AI) tools into mainstream use.
New Zealand PM says trade wars will cause ‘serious headwinds’ to global economy
‘Geopolitical calculations are being totally upended,’ Christopher Luxon says, calling Indo-Pacific pacts key to weathering any instability.
EU Critical Medicines Act a milestone in efforts to enhance supply chain resilience
The European Commission has introduced the Critical Medicines Act in what experts have said is a significant move in the EU’s efforts to enhance the resilience of its pharmaceutical supply chain.
British woman trapped in toilet dies in Thailand dive boat fire
A crew member was reportedly filling diving tanks with oxygen when the equipment malfunctioned and fire engulfed the boat.
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
Tragically, there have been many fatal nightclub and music venue fires, including one that killed almost 500 people.
Sugar highs and waistline woes: Malaysia’s sweet tooth gets a Ramadan reality check
Sugar-laden delights have become an integral part of many diets in one of Asia’s most obese nations, despite the growing health risks.
South Koreans rally ahead of Yoon’s impeachment ruling
The Constitutional Court is expected to decide in the coming days whether to oust Yoon in South Korea’s worst political crisis in decades.
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia agree on new labour protections
Indonesia is set to sign an agreement to lift its decade-long moratorium on sending citizens to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers.