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Thailand legalises marijuana, releases thousands arrested on cannabis charges | South China Morning Post
Thailand released more than 3,000 people jailed on marijuana-related charges after the country became the first in Asia to legalise the drug. Convictions on possession of even small amounts of cannabis in Thailand had carried prison terms until June 2022, when Thai officials decriminalised the drug, effectively maki…
Indian boy rescued after four days in well with snakes and scorpions | South China Morning Post
Indian emergency workers have rescued a 10-year-old boy who had been trapped in a narrow well for more than four days. Rahul Sahu, who has hearing and speech impairments, fell down the 24-metre (80 feet) well while playing in the backyard of his house in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India. Local officials sa…
Hong Kong ‘will not give in’ on quarantine rules, says Carrie Lam in last media event as leader | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s outgoing leader said at her last press briefing as chief executive that she will not “give in a single inch” to requests by international business chambers and consulates to ease the city’s tough pandemic measures. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor told media representatives on June 14, 2022, that the reason be…
Japanese accused of stealing US$7.3 million in Covid subsidies seized in Indonesian fishing village | South China Morning Post
An international manhunt for a Japanese man accused of stealing some US$7.3 million in coronavirus subsidies offered to struggling businesses in Japan ended in his capture in a fishing village on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Mitsuhiro Taniguchi, 47, reportedly submitted more than 1,700 false claims for pandemic…
9 arrested over fierce attack on women in Tangshan | South China Morning Post
Nine people were arrested after viciously beating a group of women in northern China’s Tangshan. The group of women was fiercely attacked after one of them was harassed by a man and rejected him. Two of the women required hospital treatment.
Malaysian palm oil plantations feel the pain of pandemic-related restrictions on foreign workers | South China Morning Post
Some Malaysian palm oil plantations have been operating with just one worker, as pandemic-related restrictions on new foreign labour continue to hurt the industry long after the rules were lifted in early 2022. Now, with rising commodity prices, Malaysia’s palm oil sector, the world’s second-largest, is reporting sm…
A Hong Kong transgender man's journey to becoming his true self | South China Morning Post
Zephyrus grew up feeling something wasn't quite right. During his medical degree studies, he decided to open up to his university counsellor about his gender dysphoria. That made him feel more at ease afterwards as he talked to his peers and family. Fast forward to January 2022, when he decided to fly to Thailand fo…
Thailand decriminalises selling and growing cannabis | South China Morning Post
Thailand has delisted cannabis as a narcotic, the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise the use of marijuana. Known for its tough policies on drug trafficking, the conservative Buddhist nation made the move in apparent recognition of the growing market for marijuana-infused food and medicinal cannabis. From Ju…
Tigers, bear rescued from Phuket zoo shut down by Thailand’s pandemic tourist slump | South China Morning Post
Three tigers and a large Asiatic black bear were the last animals to be rescued from a zoo on the Thai resort island of Phuket on June 7, 2022. The Phuket Zoo was forced to shut its doors in late 2021 after the attraction fell victim to financial pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic, which severely cut tourist arrival…
1 dead, 2 injured after Chinese military jet crashes during training in central China | South China Morning Post
One person died and two were injured after a military jet crashed into houses in the Chinese city of Laohekou on June 9, 2022. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that a J-7 fighter jet crashed during training in central Hubei province. The pilot parachuted from the plane and was taken to hospital for treatment …
Thailand’s Maeklong Railway Market a tourist attraction again as Covid-19 travel restrictions ease | South China Morning Post
Thailand’s Maeklong Railway Market is bustling once again since the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of shops selling anything from fresh produce to clothes and souvenirs line this 500-metre (1,640ft) stretch of the railway. The pandemic caused hardship and financial strain for shop vendors, but with entry restrictions e…
Biden Launches Economic, Health Initiatives at Summit of Americas
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Ticket gates on Beijing’s public transport system can read passenger 'health codes' | South China Morning Post
Restrictions to fight the spread of Covid-19 are being gradually eased in the Chinese capital Beijing after a recent outbreak was reportedly brought under control, allowing people in most districts of the city to return to work from June 6, 2022. But to use public transport, commuters must now show proof of a negati…
Locked-in Chinese student rescued just in time to sit gaokao national college exams | South China Morning Post
A student from China’s southern city of Guangzhou nearly missed getting to his gaokao college entrance exam because he was locked inside his home. Rescuers managed to free him just in time to join the millions of students across the country who started sitting this year’s edition of the gruelling tests on June 7, 20…
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Hong Kong dog shelter struggles amid jump in number of stranded pets and staff shortage during Covid | South China Morning Post
The Hong Kong-based non-profit Sai Kung Stray Friends has been struggling to continue its work rescuing abandoned, sick, injured and stray dogs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of animals the group has taken in has doubled amid a rise in the number of pet owners moving abroad. It is also suffering from a los…
Scientists keep an ear on coral reef health by monitoring ocean sounds off Indonesian coast | South China Morning Post
Scientists have been tracking the health of coral reefs off Indonesia by using what is known as Passive Acoustic Monitoring, where underwater microphones called hydrophones record underwater sounds. The team of researchers from the United Kingdom use a computer algorithm to read the audio clips that helps them deter…
Bones of victims offer clues for doctor and priest investigating true toll of Philippine drug war | South China Morning Post
A forensic pathologist has teamed up with a Catholic priest to seek justice for victims of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug war campaign. Officially, over 6,000 have been killed in the drug war since 2016, but the International Criminal Court estimates that the true toll could be as high as 30,000. F…
Cheese-rolling race in England returns after pandemic hiatus | South China Morning Post
The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll, an annual competition in the UK that dates back centuries, has been suspended for two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. The event returned on June 5, 2022, when eager competitors scrambled to try and be the first to catch a 3kg (7lbs) wheel of Double Gloucester rolling down the steep…
Commemorations mark China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown around world as vigil silenced in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
People have gathered in cities around the world, including in Taipei, New York, London and Melbourne, to mark 33 years since China's Tiananmen Square crackdown. Among those attending June 4, 2022, events were immigrants from Hong Kong, where an annual candlelight vigil was banned for the third year in a row. The Hon…
June 4th Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary quiet again in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong was once the only place on Chinese soil where large-scale commemorations were held to mourn those killed in the June 4, 1989, crackdown on protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Since 1990, football pitches in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park were used as a venue for tens of thousands of people to gather for a…
Dragon boat racing returns after 2-year pandemic suspension in Hong Kong and mainland China | South China Morning Post
Dragon boat races were held in Hong Kong and in mainland China on June 3, 2022, for the first time in two years after restrictions to fight the coronavirus pandemic were eased. The rowing competitions took place during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. Durin…
Gay couples in Taiwan seek foreign marriage equality | South China Morning Post
Three years since Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex unions, some members in the island’s gay community are still unable to wed their partners. Under current rules, Taiwan only recognises gay marriages to foreign partners from the roughly 30 countries and regions where same-sex marriage is al…
Trending in China: Doctor slips and falls, but works through pain | South China Morning Post
A doctor slipped on the way to save a patient in a hospital, but despite the injury and the pain, he continued to the emergency room. That, and more trending videos from China this week.
China’s first hybrid photovoltaic plant generates power day and night using solar and tidal power | South China Morning Post
China’s first photovoltaic power plant that uses both solar and tidal power to generate electricity was connected to the power grid on May 30, 2022. Located in the city of Wenling in eastern Zhejiang province, the power plant reportedly can generate over 100 million kWh annually. The Jiangxia Experimental Tidal Powe…
Global monkeypox cases rise to over 550 after virus spread undetected, WHO says | South China Morning Post
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, announced on June 1, 2022, that the sudden appearance of monkeypox in several countries suggests that the disease had been spreading undetected for some time. Tedros said more than 550 confirmed cases in 30 countries had been reported to the WHO. …
Traffic and commuters return to Shanghai as city formally ends lockdown after two months | South China Morning Post
Traffic, pedestrians and joggers were spotted on the streets in Shanghai after the city formally ended its two-month citywide lockdown on June 1, 2022. More than 22 million residents, or 90 per cent of the city’s population, living in low-risk areas that had been declared infection-free for the past 14 days will be …
Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead at 28 | South China Morning Post
Indian police are investigating the murder of popular Punjabi rapper and politician Sidhu Moose Wala. The artist, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was shot on May 29, 2022, while driving in Mansa, India. A senior police officer in the state said a preliminary investigation revealed that the killing was gan…
Ghanaian Lawmaker Abolishes Medical Exam Fees for Sexual Assault Victims
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· Senanu Tord
Tear gas used to disperse Sri Lanka medical students calling for president’s resignation | South China Morning Post
Police in Sri Lanka used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting medical students on May 29, 2022. Young protesters surrounded the home of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to demand his resignation. The latest demonstrations marked nearly two months of protests, sparked by the country’s worst economic crisis s…
VOA60 Africa - Senegal: President Macky Sall fires his health minister after deadly hospital fire
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VOA60 World - Senegal health minister fired as officials faced criticism following deadly fire
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Companion Robot Responds to User's Emotional Cues, Health Needs
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Doctor slips and falls, but works through pain to see next patient | South China Morning Post
A doctor slipped on the way to save a patient in a hospital in eastern China's Shandong province. But despite the injury and the pain, he continued to the emergency room.
Japan to welcome small tour groups after scrapping travel curbs on international visitors | South China Morning Post
Japan’s government announced on May 26, 2022, that it will welcome tour groups from about 100 counties and regions without requiring travellers to undergo Covid-19 tests upon arrival or quarantines. Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan are among the places that will enjoy preferential treatment according to a list r…
Nigerian Albinos Demand Authorities Restore Free Cancer Treatment
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· Timothy Obiezu
VOA60 Africa - Fire Kills 11 Newborn Babies at Senegal Hospital
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Japanese vending machine dispenses ID photos of random strangers | South China Morning Post
“Gashapon” vending machines that dispense toys in capsules are widely available in Japan, but one new offering has become a hit on social media because it dispenses ID pictures of random strangers. The machine has attracted a surprisingly enthusiastic response from people who are willing to pay for the images. The C…
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits ‘hero’ soldiers wounded in Ukraine | South China Morning Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited soldiers who were wounded during fighting in Ukraine. The May 25, 2022, appearance was the first time Putin is known to have visited wounded troops since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Dressed in white medical coat, Putin spoke with soldiers at Moscow’s Mand…
Lights out but operating: eateries, supermarkets ‘open’ in Beijing malls amid Covid restrictions | South China Morning Post
Parts of Beijing are under lockdown to control the Chinese capital’s recent outbreaks of Covid-19. The city has confirmed 1,729 cases since April 22, 2022. Many shopping centres have turned off most of their lights and closed the majority of the shops inside in response to citywide orders to restrict activities in a…
Malaysia to ban the export of chickens from June 1 | South China Morning Post
Malaysia announced on May 23, 2022, that it will stop the export of chickens from June 1 to ensure there is sufficient supply in the domestic market. “The government’s priority is our own people,” Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a statement. Malaysian customers have complained of rising chicken prices ami…
Pandemic Creates New Billionaires as Global Inequality Rises
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Dogs ride the rails with owners on scenic bullet train journey in Japan | South China Morning Post
Some lucky dogs in Japan were able to join their owners on board a special bullet train journey on May 21, 2022. The pilot scheme organised by Japan Railways allowed the animals in carriages on a one-hour ride from Tokyo’s Ueno station to the resort town of Karuizawa. Organisers hope to set up similar rides in the f…
Medicine shortage a ‘death sentence’ for Sri Lankan patients caught up in nation’s economic crisis | South China Morning Post
A severe shortage of medicines was spreading across Sri Lanka as of May 23, 2022, with doctors saying they fear the crisis could be deadly for some of their patients who otherwise would be saved. The country imports most of its medical supplies, and with foreign currency reserves drying up amid a recent economic cri…
Third Chinese Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency-use approval from WHO | South China Morning Post
CanSino’s Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization, making it the third Chinese product to be given the green light for international use. Post reporter Holly Chik speaks with the CEO of Chinese vaccine producer CanSino, Yu Xuefeng, about the new vaccine and what it means…
What is monkeypox and should we be worried that it’s spreading? | South China Morning Post
The global spread of monkeypox outside Africa is causing alarm, but experts say it is not likely to infect people like the coronavirus epidemic has. First identified in monkeys, monkeypox typically spreads through close contact and largely occurs in west and central Africa. Monkeypox is usually a mild viral illness,…
‘North Korea’s Dr Fauci’: health official emerges as face of Covid-19 campaign | South China Morning Post
Every day for the past week, a North Korean health official named Ryu Yong-chol has appeared on state television at 9:30am to report on the country’s Covid-19 outbreak. He has become the public face of the isolated country’s battle against the epidemic, similar to Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the US Pr…
Protesters in Sri Lanka call for arrest of former prime minister Rajapaksa | South China Morning Post
Around 300 protesters gathered outside the historic Fort railway station in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on May 18, 2022. They called for the arrest of former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who resigned on May 9, while his younger brother, Gotabaya, continued to rule as president. Sri Lanka has been facing its w…