South Korea passes law to ban anti-North Korea leaflets amid activists' outcry, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Monday to ban the launching of propaganda leaflets into North Korea, a move that was condemned by rights activists as a violation of freedom of speech. Gro
Chinese actor Jiang Jinfu turns himself in to Japanese police over girlfriend's assault, Asia News,TOKYO – A week after his girlfriend said he had physically assaulted her, Chinese actor Jiang Jinfu turned himself in to the authorities. The 27-year-old, who was wearing a face mask and hat, was
Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia if it doesn't delete 'false information', World News,LONDON – Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor said on Tuesday (April 5) that it wanted Wikipedia to remove \”material with inaccurate information of public interest\” about the situation in
Thai police charge politician Thanathorn for insulting king in Covid-19 vaccine remarks, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police on Tuesday (March 30) charged banned opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit with defaming the monarchy, after he accused the government of relying too much on a royal
Myanmar maid's suffering, death should never have happened: Josephine Teo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The abuse and torture suffered by Myanmar domestic helper Piang Ngaih Don is appalling and should never have happened, said Manpower Minister Josephine Teo. She also urged the community to help
Hiring Drivers with Past DOT Violations: What the Law Allows in 2025,Can you legally hire drivers with past DOT violations in 2025? Understand FMCSA rules, risks, and rights before making your next trucking hire.
Philippine news website's licence revoked after Duterte threat, Asia News,The Philippine government has revoked the operating license of leading news website Rappler, officials said Monday in a ruling denounced by President Rodrigo Duterte's critics as the latest blow to press freedom. Rap
Philippine senator seeks legislative probe of Duterte's bank transactions , Asia News,MANILA – A Philippine senator and staunch critic of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday filed a resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into whether Duterte and his eldest daughter had concealed assets amount
New York police shoot man dead after mistaking metal pipe for gun, World News,New York police shot dead an African American man in Brooklyn after mistaking a piece of pipe he was holding for a gun. The shooting – which followed a similar incident that sparked protests in Sacramento and which came on
Hong Kong's controversial bullet train gets off to smooth start, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's controversial bullet train got off to a smooth start on Sunday, as hundreds of passengers whistled north across the border at speeds of up to 200 kph (125 mph), deepening integration of the
