Japan eyes health checkup support for truant students
Some municipalities allow truant students to undergo health checkups on days and times when they would not meet other students at school.
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Congress Demands Drought Declaration In Gujarat's Saurashtra, BJP Says "Misleading"
Congress' Randeep Singh Surjewala demanded that Gujarat officially declare drought-hit areas to facilitate immediate…
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A passion for puppetry: the world according to Wildwood director Travis Knight
The founder of stop-motion studio Laika speaks with Culture Editor-at-large Michael Idato about his childhood watching…
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‘Game boards’ carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure
Six such ‘games,’ resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people…
Read at source →Minister apologises for communication delay of alleged school knife attack
A global internet flaw is being blamed for delayed communication to parents after a student was attacked at a south…
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Will PMA be a gentler, kinder academy with a female commandant at the helm?
PMA’s first female commandant brings a tough record to the academy, challenging assumptions that women in charge will…
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Nepal to get $20 million from climate fund after deadly August flood
KATHMANDU, Oct 23 - Nepal will receive $20 million in aid from the United Nations' climate loss and damage fund after…
Read at source →Simple, thoughtful choices turned this balcony from afterthought to living space
Knowing how to use a balcony well can be tricky but not being afraid to divide it up into smaller spaces can make a big…
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New York Bans 150-Year-Old Horse Carriages Months After Indian Tourist's Death
Critics say the animals suffer, pointing to deadly collapses and dangerous escapes, while advocates point to the jobs…
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Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels
Severe haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts…
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Koizumi to meet Finnish defense chief, with nuclear policy shift to top agenda
The talks come after Finland revised a law allowing nuclear weapons into the country — a decision that came as Japan…
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Maddinson chops on for 33-ball duck
Nic Maddinson's struggles end off the bowling of Marco Jansen.
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Trump suggests US may launch further attacks against Iran
Trump suggests US may launch further attacks against Iran US president Donald Trump suggested that Washington may…
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Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war
Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.
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‘I’ve killed people’: Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly confessed to friend and asked for help cleaning ‘mess’, court told
Friend tells jury Lamarre-Condon told him in early 2024 ‘I shot the first one through the head and the second one…
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16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway
Search and rescue operations were underway after at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsed, says report
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Haze causes drop in hotel bookings in Johor
The impact is reportedly smaller than in other states because Singaporeans still cross over for weekend trips.
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Japan turns to stem cells as vets struggle with blood shortage for dogs
With only three blood donor dogs registered, supplies remain insufficient.
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18 Killed, Over 300 Houses Collapse After Magnitude-7 Earthquake In Tibet
The epicentre of the first earthquake was in Nagqu in northern Tibet, at a depth of around 10 km.
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Are yearlong deployments the Navy’s new normal?
That's what officials are telling sailors' families in Japan, where two destroyers are slated for 12- and 14-month…
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Woman accessed key to apartment building before being found dead with five-year-old girl
The bodies of a 38-year-old woman and the girl were found outside an apartment building in Box Hill on Thursday.
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When mob takes law into its own hands: another man lynched in Keralam’s Palakkad
The brutal lynching of an aurally challenged, unidentified man near the Moolathara dam in Keralam’s Palakkad has once…
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Rare Suu Kyi phone call to son signals shift in Myanmar junta strategy
The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi said she sounded “fairly healthy” after speaking to the detained ex-democratic…
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Ukraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service
US president says Starshield military communications system is back, but declines to comment on whether he spoke to…
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Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted
Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted Saudi Arabia's…
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Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., under investigation after report alleges child sexual abuse material found in Philippines home
Meghan Markle’s father is being investigated after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., allegedly handed suspected child sexual…
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How Hong Kong can go from passive trade hub to regional control tower
This year has opened a rare window of relative calm in global commerce. On October 8, the World Trade Organization…
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Trump administration warns H-1B, J-1 visa fraud threatens American jobs and security
The administration is increasing scrutiny of suspected misuse of H-1B and J-1 programs, which serve different purposes.
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Can Japan become a player in the Arctic?
Tokyo's stake in the region has only been amplified as receding sea ice creates new possibilities for maritime…
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‘You can work out how many decades!’ Ann Peacock on famous parents, racing, the Liberal Party – and her stalker
From catching flying fruit on the campaign trail to board level racecourse politics, the PR powerhouse holds back…
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Hundreds of houses collapse as powerful earthquake hits China (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of houses have collapsed after a powerful quake struck Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens…
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French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
Officials in France are still reeling from the clashes, widespread looting and vandalism of public buildings that broke…
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