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Parents abandoning government schools? Enrolment falls below 50% in India, says NITI Aayog

Government school enrollment in India has significantly dropped over two decades, with parents increasingly favoring private schools for English-medium education and perceived better job prospects. However, many low-fee…

Record no. of nominations for HKFP at this year’s prestigious SOPA journalism awards

Hong Kong Free Press journalism has been nominated for three prestigious Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards – a new record for the newspaper. HKFP photojournalist Kyle Lam’s five shots of the Tai Po fire…

India loses information war to country that wasn't technically allowed online

“In information warfare, perception is the battlefield. If the news damages the other side—true or false—amplify it. Post it. Share it. Make it viral. Let panic spread across the border. If the news harms us — even if…

Bahasa Melayu goes global: From Nusantara roots to worldwide influence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Spoken daily by millions in Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu is far more than a national language; it is a linguistic heritage shaped by centuries of history across the Nusantara. Historical records trace…

Gujarat SSC result 2026 out: What is the highest marks in English, Science, Maths? Full list of subject-wise top scores and performance

Gujarat Board's Class 10 results are out, with an 83.86% pass rate. Science saw 8,250 students score a perfect 100, while English had 10 students achieving 96. Mathematics revealed a stark contrast: only 91 students hit…

Gujarat SSC Result 2026: Pass percentage rises to 83.86%- full breakdown of trends, gender, medium and district-wise performance

Gujarat Board Class 10 results for 2026 are out with an 83.86% pass rate. This marks a steady recovery and stable performance. Girls and English medium students achieved higher pass percentages. Regular students…

Legal eagles help bridge gap on Nikahnama reform

ISLAMABAD: Disagreements bet­ween the judiciary and the government over the scope of legal reforms were amicably resolved through the efforts of the legal community, as the Lahore High Court (LHC) pushed for legislative…

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China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic finish

China’s Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday. China’s Wu Yize poses with the championship trophy after his victory over…

Korea's early education frenzy puts children's rights at risk, human rights chief warns

Korean children may excel in the classroom, but many are falling behind when it comes to physical and mental well-being, the country’s top human rights official warned Monday, sounding the alarm over the extreme culture…

'Came for the food, baseball was a bonus': Inside Korea’s ballpark food culture

“I came here to eat, and they’re showing me baseball and playing music.” A post on social media joking that food is the main reason to visit a baseball stadium is a surprisingly accurate depiction of Korean baseball…

Media veterans visit ailing laureate Adibah Amin

SUBANG, May 4 — Three prominent Malaysian media figures paid a heartfelt visit to fellow National Journalism Laureate, Adibah Amin, who is currently unwell. Tan Sri Johan Jaafar, Datuk Abdul Kadir Jasin, and Datuk Seri…

Human rights watchdog chief says 'extreme' early education poses serious rights issue

The head of the national human rights watchdog on Monday took issue with the country's "excessive" early education fervor for young children, saying it is depriving them of their childhood. Private preschool programs,…

UNSW’s AI companions for student wellbeing

University of NSW (UNSW) researchers have developed new digital AI companions designed to support students experiencing loneliness, isolation and mental-health challenges. Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a…

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City manager Pep Guardiola will not blame schedule if club fails to win title

Guardiola has accepted the situation as an inevitable consequence of being successful in English soccer.

Timeline: Press freedom in Hong Kong under the national security law

Since Beijing imposed a national security law in Hong Kong in 2020, the city has seen the closure of independent media outlets, journalists jailed, newsrooms raided and government tax audits that appear to…

Press Freedom Day 2026: 25 reasons to support HKFP’s independent newsroom

As we mark Sunday’s UN World Press Freedom Day , ahead of HKFP’s 11th anniversary next month, our team of seven are soldiering on. We remain on the ground despite unprecedented political and financial pressure last…

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