Pacific
Japan’s plan to discharge water from Fukushima nuclear plant faces Pacific opposition
A regional leader says a Pacific islands delegation will meet Japan’s prime minister to voice its concerns.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh High Court recognizes mothers as standalone guardians for educational issues
2023-01-27The high-profile verdict could end discriminatory rules in the conservative South Asian nation, advocates say.
Philippines
Philippines rejects ICC decision to reopen drug war inquiry, says will appeal
2023-01-27International court had said it wasn’t satisfied with Manila’s probe.
Bangladesh
Complaint filed in Germany alleges atrocity crimes by Myanmar junta
If accepted, the case would ‘fill gaps’ left by current accountability mechanisms.
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