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SC notifies SOPs to ensure uninterrupted functioning during ‘unforeseen public holidays’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday notified separate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure uninterrupted judicial functioning during “unforeseen public holidays”. The development comes as extraordinary security measures have been put in place for the anticipated second round of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, expected to be held this week. A day earlier, the Federal Constitutional Court also said no j...

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Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

HONG KONG, April 21 - The Hong Kong government is attempting to seize more than HK$127 million ($16.22 million) from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai after the city's biggest national security case, according to a court document released on Tuesday.

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Two Filipino workers held hostage, killed by employer in Lebanon

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Malaysia says it’s studying new migrant worker hiring system

Such an approach would enable direct recruitment of workers, with recruitment costs borne entirely by employers.

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Another top Indonesian university suspends 16 students over alleged online sexual harassment

The case at IPB University in Bogor purportedly occurred in 2024 but came to the fore following a separate high-profile incident involving students from the law faculty at the University of Indonesia.

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Indonesia passes law to protect millions of domestic workers

The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training.

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