Singapore police have warned of a scam involving fake PR application services on social media, with at least 24 cases reported since January 2026 and losses...
A China passenger was removed from an AirAsia flight to Malaysia after a heated dispute over filming and language use escalated, prompting police intervention and delaying...
A 19-year-old woman in China allegedly embezzled millions from her father’s business to fund livestream tipping and online spending, prompting a police case despite family concerns...
A police officer seen stepping on a suspect’s head during an arrest in Kulim, Kedah has been reassigned pending investigation. Authorities are reviewing whether standard procedures...
ishermen in Indonesian waters found debris resembling aircraft wreckage, with alleged Chinese markings seen in viral videos. Authorities have sent it to Jakarta for analysis, but...
A man in Singapore recorded a scammer impersonating police via Google Meet, as authorities warn of rising cases involving video calls and financial fraud.
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency has detained three individuals over the alleged misappropriation of RM230 million in charitable funds. Authorities seized luxury vehicles, properties and froze dozens of...
A joint investigation by six national human rights institutions has found indications of widespread and systematic violations during Indonesia’s 2025 protest crackdown.
A Singapore court has convicted an Italian man of human trafficking after he deceived a woman into sex work in Dubai under the false promise of...
Singapore Exchange Regulation has launched a consultation on stricter disclosure rules covering KPIs, dividends and investor relations, aimed at strengthening transparency and long-term shareholder value creation...
Asia Piling Co has been identified as the subcontractor responsible for damaging underground fibre cables, causing a 20-hour outage affecting over 5,000 households across several Singapore...
Three soldiers were killed in Japan after a shell detonated inside a tank during a live-fire exercise in Oita Prefecture, with authorities launching an investigation into...
Amnesty International describes 2025 as a “catastrophic year” for human rights in Indonesia, citing repression, protest crackdowns and systemic abuses.
A gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids on 20 April, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring at least 13 people, most of them foreigners. Authorities...
The UK has approved sweeping legislation to phase out tobacco sales for future generations while tightening controls on vaping and nicotine products.
Social media’s impact on adolescents is under scrutiny as Singapore explores measures beyond bans to address risks such as addictive features and online harms, said Health...
A 15-year-old Malaysian boy is set to be charged in Singapore over alleged money laundering linked to scam proceeds totalling at least S$9,700 involving fake permanent...
A Singapore content creator says she has endured over two years of harassment, including AI-generated intimate videos, threats, and repeated online abuse allegedly from a UK-based...
A refinery fire in Rajasthan has forced the postponement of a high-profile inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Authorities say the blaze was contained with no...
United States President Donald Trump has announced an open-ended extension to the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistani mediators and asserting fractures within the...
Amnesty International says 2025 marked a shift to systemic breakdown in global human rights, citing conflicts, weakened institutions and repression of civil society.
A Malaysian couple lost over S$80,000 after falling victim to a scam promising Singapore permanent residency, involving fake documents, repeated payments and intimidation tactics over eight...
Police in Johor Bahru have arrested a 39-year-old man linked to a snatch theft on Tebrau Highway. The suspect, who has 33 prior offences, tested positive...
In the United States, about 1,000 activists stormed a Wisconsin research facility housing beagles, prompting police to deploy tear gas and rubber bullets as arrests were...
Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar says he will halt the country’s withdrawal from the ICC and enforce arrest obligations, warning Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu he could...
Singapore is tightening rules on open-concept massage outlets after a rise in vice-related breaches and public complaints. From late 2026, all such businesses must obtain a...
A dog in Malaysia is undergoing treatment after alleged abuse left it with a fractured leg, as authorities investigate multiple reports lodged against a man suspected...
Indonesia has confirmed a major gas discovery in the Ganal Block, with estimated resources of 5 Tcf of gas and 300 million barrels of condensate.
Workers Make Possible and SG Climate Rally will hold their first joint Labour Day rally on 1 May 2026, linking workers’ rights and climate justice under...
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit North Central Timor in East Nusa Tenggara on 21 April 2026, with tremors widely felt but no immediate reports of damage...
