Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as pro-democracy protests return, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities arrested more than 200 people during pro-democracy protests, media reported on Monday, after a sing-along demonstration at a shopping mall spilled out on to the streets of the Chinese-
LTA security auditor jailed 15 years for having sex with 15 boys, mainly in JCube toilet, Singapore News,A 38-year-old Land Transport Authority (LTA) security auditor who preyed on young boys from mid-2015 to last March, was jailed for 15 years yesterday (Dec 3). Soffiyan Hamzah, who went by the Fac
Bangladesh ferry fire kills 38 people, Asia News,DHAKA – At least 38 people have died in Bangladesh after a deadly fire swept through a launch on the Sugandha River in Bangladesh, an official said on Friday. \”We have recovered 38 bodies so far,\” Kalam Hossain Bhuiyan, a senior fire service official
India police vow to rescue cops abducted over arrest of gang rape suspects, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian authorities vowed on Thursday (June 28) to rescue three policeman abducted by an indigenous group blamed for raping charity workers and stoking unrest that left a man dead. Police said they were
Downtown East countdown party, clothes swap – and other free activities in Singapore to check out this New Year weekend, Lifestyle News,The weekend is finally here! Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your fri
Twin sisters fined for assaulting condo staff lose appeal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pair of twin sisters who were fined for assaulting staff of Simei Green condominium lost their appeals against their conviction on Wednesday (July 3), after making emotionally-charged arguments for close to four
Sept 11 attacks fuse photographer and survivor in trauma, World News,NEW YORK – At 9.59 am on Sept 11, 2001, the World Trade Center South Tower fell. About 15 minutes later, photographer Shannon Stapleton scrambled over debris, peering through dust and smoke for pictures near the still-standing but
Thailand cave rescue: Boys wake up at home for first time in weeks, Asia News,CHIANG RAI – Thailand's rescued cave boys woke up in their own homes for the first time in more than three weeks on Thursday (July 19), with many rising at dawn to take part in a religious ceremony. The 12 boys, aged
Nissan board fires chairman Carlos Ghosn, World News,TOKYO – Nissan's board ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday (Nov 22) after the shock arrest of the industry heavyweight, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported without citing sources, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year allianc
Hong Kong is part of China 'no matter what happens' in elections, says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, Asia News,TOKYO – Hong Kong is a part of China \”no matter what happens\” in the community-level elections that were held in the semi-autonomous city at the weekend, Chinese Foreign Minis
