Afghan people walk through the debris of damaged houses after the recent earthquake in Wor Kali village in the Barmal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Ali Khara KABUL — An Afghan aid agency appealed on Monday for cash for survivors of a deadly earthquake, saying it had no room to store food and had enough tents, and money for villagers to … [Read more...] about Afghan agency says earthquake survivors need cash; enough aid for now
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Otters kill man’s 50 goldfish in Hougang a week after guard dog passed away
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Just a week after his bulldog passed away, a man unexpectedly lost 50 pet goldfish to some otters on Jun. 26. The 60-year-old man, who lives in a landed property along Gerald Drive, told Shin Min Daily New s he was devastated. Otters were chased away by pet dog in the past Identified … [Read more...] about Otters kill man’s 50 goldfish in Hougang a week after guard dog passed away
THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
Each time I travel to Japan and see its beautiful cities and high-rise buildings, I canít help but ask myself: “What makes this country strong?” I have to admit this question takes away the delight of each trip, because it makes me reflect on why our country cannot seem to move up as a nation. Nevertheless, I believe that Japan’s strength lies in the Japanese people’s faithful … [Read more...] about THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
Paul Yong rape case: Decision postponed to July 27
IPOH: The decision on the rape case involving former state executive council member Paul Yong set for Wednesday (June 29) has been postponed to next month. Yong’s lead counsel Datuk Rajpal Singh said Yong’s mother passed away on Saturday (June 25). He said they had put in a letter to the High Court here seeking an adjournment. The court fixed July 27 as the next date for … [Read more...] about Paul Yong rape case: Decision postponed to July 27
Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
JAKARTA, June 27 (Jakarta Post/ANN): The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organisation Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools. Authorities cracked down on the group, alleged to be … [Read more...] about Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts