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Indian State Establish New ‘Welfare Tax’ To Help Gig Workers
The state government of Rajasthan passed a law to assist gig workers to help better cope in times of distress on July 24. The Rajasthan

Remembering Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bombing: 5 Facts About It You Should Know
August 6 has become a day to remember the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombing happened in 1945. The bombings are commonly thought to have played

Indonesia and Malaysia Send Delegates Against EU Deforestation Regulations
Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to oppose European Union (EU) deforestation regulations next week. This is because EU deforestation regulations have harmed oil palm smallholders in

South Korea Enlarges Financial Support For Multiple Births
The Korean Government is reported to have expanded its financial budget for the community’s multiple births. The financial budget expanded aims to support medical expenses

Biden to Host Japanese and South Korean Leaders at Camp David on August 18
Joe Biden, the US President, will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for a trilateral summit on August 18

Vatican and Vietnam Agree on the Appointment of First Post-War Resident Papal Representative
Vatican and Vietnam agreed to appoint a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi on July 27. Resulting from a joint working group since 2009, the announcement

Sun Protection is Becoming Increasingly Popular in China as Temperature Rises
Sun protection or faceskins become a popular thing as temperatures soar in steamy Beijing. Residents and visitors have started carrying portable fans and covering themselves

India Aims to Trade Electricity with Southeast Asia
India is considering trade deals with Southeast Asian countries through Myanmar and Thailand, five sources briefed on the matter said, as New Delhi looks to

India Outlaws Non-Basmati White Rice Export
Recently, the Indian government has implemented a ban on non-basmati white rice export. The government took the step because they wanted to reduce the prices

Japan Received Over 2 Million Visitors in June, First Time Since the Pandemic
During the pandemic, tourism to Japan virtually ceased for more than two years. However, numbers have steadily increased since the government reinstated visa-free travel for

China’s Efforts to Revive the Economy through Diversification and Innovation
The year 2023 has been a crucial one for China as it faces economic challenges. However, optimism remains undeterred as the Chinese government vows to

China’s Renewable Energy Rise: A Balancing Act Amidst Coal Power Boom
China, as the most populous country in the world, has played a significant role in the global shift towards renewable energy. A recent report on