According to Human Rights Watch, at least 65 Ethiopian prisoners are at "imminent risk" following recent executions. Many of those sentenced are migrants who fled the war in Tigray. The Ethiopian Catholic Church is also calling for urgent diplomatic intervention to stop the executions and ensure legal assistance to the prisoners.
The Seoul Welfare Foundation is launching a digital transformation programme in six facilities, introducing artificial intelligence and robotic assistance to reduce staff workload and improve elderly safety. The initiative is part of South Korea's broader effort to address its aging population and growing shortage of caregivers.
The temporary halt by the Patan High Court has reignited the debate over the portrayal of the Badi community, historically marginalised and associated with the sex trade. While some activists slam it for its offensive and discriminatory stereotypes, others argue that the film depicts a reality still present amid poverty, social exclusion, and caste discrimination.
Today's news: China releases (positive) economic data and reaches agreements with Pakistan to sell new, state-of-the-art jets. Vietnam has completed new construction on the disputed Spratly Islands. Two Singaporeans have been found after the eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia.
Tehran is looking at alternative transport routes from Pakistan to China. The exploitation of a rail corridor to China, especially valuable for oil transport, is under consideration. A fourth South Korean ship has successfully crossed the Red Sea. Energy is also a central issue at the ASEAN Summit in Cebu.
The killing of an aide to a prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leader has heightened tensions following the Hindu ultranationalist party's historic election victory. Accusations of irregularities have been levelled, while Hindutva supporters have targeted the activities of Muslims, whose vote was fragmented. In Assam, Muslims backed the Indian National Congress, fuelling polarisation.
