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South Korea two-Michelin-starred restaurant owner facing jail for serving ants

The owner, whose identity has been withheld, is accused of violating the Food Sanitation Act. Prosecutors also sought a fine of 20 million won ($13,525) for the restaurant’s…

  • Published: July 22, 20269:55 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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Over 100 Chinese nationals caught in Korean proficiency test cheating ring

The scheme used proxy test-takers, forged IDs, and hidden electronic devices.

  • Published: July 22, 20269:38 am
  • Author Lee Seung-ku
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Thai digital ministry fast-tracks blocking as illegal URLs surge into millions

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has issued a new notification to accelerate the process of obtaining court orders to block illegal online content.

  • Published: July 22, 20269:30 am
  • Author The Nation
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All 19 members of Indonesian ring that smuggled babies into Singapore jailed

Lie Siu Luan, 70, also known by the aliases Popo and Lily, was accused of coordinating the recruitment of the babies, preparing forged adoption documents, and arranging for the…

  • Published: July 22, 20268:25 am
  • Author Karina Tehusijarana
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New UN report reveals scale of Southeast Asia’s ever more interconnected criminal economy

The report noted that organised crime has shifted from trafficking physical goods to selling services that leave little trace and are far harder to seize or attribute to any…

  • Published: July 22, 20268:25 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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Philippine impeachment court grants subpoena for VP Duterte’s financial records

The prosecution sought the records in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint against VP Duterte.

  • Published: July 21, 202611:02 am
  • Author Maila Ager
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Japan’s immigration agency to boost number of officers to crack down on overstaying foreigners

Japanese authorities warn that leaving the issue unaddressed could foster illegal employment, such as working outside what is permitted by a visa status, and potentially lead to a…

  • Published: July 21, 20269:43 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Police arrest 42 in anti-drug raid at Bangladesh slum

According to the Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP), officers recovered around 270 grams of heroin, 20 yaba tablets and various items used for consuming drugs during the raid.

  • Published: July 21, 20269:35 am
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Paddy season is slipping away, but two Nepali farmer brothers are stuck in India jail

Arrested after buying fertiliser across the border, they are still awaiting bail as Nepal's chronic shortages push farmers to take risks.

  • Published: July 21, 20269:20 am
  • Author Shiva Puri
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Distillery owner, hostel staff indicted over tourist deaths in Laos’ Vangvieng

Deputy Chief of the Vientiane Province Police Command, Colonel Khamfong Vongdalasane, said investigators found methanol levels above permitted standards in Tiger Vodka produced by…

  • Published: July 20, 20269:41 am
  • Author Vientiane Times

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