Asia

Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk. Source link

These include motifs of a horse and corgi, references to art and theatre to mark “her enduring support for culture”, as well as some of her favourite flowers – roses and lily of the valley. The golden wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem, is also represented. Source link

The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil. Source link

On survey days, the women wake up early, finish household chores and gather at a base camp before travelling by vehicle as far as the terrain allows. From there, they trek several kilometres to reach camera sites, often at altitudes above 14,000ft (4,300m), where the thin air makes even simple movement exhausting. Source link

Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say. Source link

A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn. Source link

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections. Source link

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity – but also in price. Source link

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election. Source link

Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children. Source link