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Malaysia remains 'obstructed' as clampdowns rise across Asia-Pacific, global civic space report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- Malaysia's civic space remains "obstructed", with authorities continuing to target online critics, activists and protesters, according to a new report by the CIVICUS Monitor. ... Read More


Border 2: Ahan Shetty's 'fierce' first look as Indian Navy Officer from Sunny Deol's war drama revealed

India, Dec. 9 -- Border 2 is a much-awaited sequel to the 1997 war film. The film stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. After unveiling Varun Dhawan's look from Border 2, th... Read More


Seven in ten women rights defenders and journalists face online abuse, UN warns

India, Dec. 9 -- 70% of women human rights defenders, activists and journalists report facing online violence linked to their work. 41% say digital abuse has led to offline attacks, including stalkin... Read More


From resting heart rate to daily energy - the simplest ways to spot a healthy heart without stepping into a clinic

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- You don't always need a hospital visit to get a basic sense of how your heart is doing. Cardiologists note that everyday functioning offers early clues. These signs don't replace ... Read More


Allow journos jailed on murder charges to return to families: CPJ urges CA Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, has written to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, urging him to mark Int... Read More


Former Assistant Government Analyst further remanded

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of the former Assistant Government Analyst, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery ... Read More


WASU announces 8,119 graduands, showcases major expansion ahead 13th Convocation

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- The Kwara State University (KWASU) will award 8,119 degrees, including 7,618 first degrees and 501 postgraduate degrees at its 13th Convocation scheduled for Saturday. The vice-cha... Read More


KWASU announces 8,119 graduands, showcases major expansion ahead 13th Convocation

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- The Kwara State University (KWASU) will award 8,119 degrees, including 7,618 first degrees and 501 postgraduate degrees at its 13th Convocation scheduled for Saturday. The vice-cha... Read More


Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over alleged violations of 1944 water treaty

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- US President Donald Trump has authorised a 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not release a specific amount of water in a post on Truth Social, claiming that the latter's violation of... Read More


IPL 2026 Auction: Complete list of capped, uncapped players, base price, bidding date and time, and more

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The IPL 2026 Player Auction list is now final, with 350 cricketers set to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. Out of 1,390 registrations, only 350 were shortlisted. T... Read More