Myanmar domestic worker’s death sparks reform in worker protection but gaps exist
In the 14 months she worked for the family, the Piang Ngaih Don lost 15kg.
Crime
Synthetic drugs boom fuels illicit markets: UN
While more people are battling drug addiction, criminals continue to exploit conflicts and global crises to expand drug production, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said in its…
In rare admission, Myanmar junta says efforts to crush drug trade having no impact
The “Golden Triangle” border region between Myanmar, Laos and Thailand has long been a hotbed of illegal drug production and trafficking, particularly of meth and opium.
Chained Indians rescued from debt slavery: Rights body
The case has shone new light on the long-outlawed practice of bonded labour, in which debtors are forced to work to pay back borrowed cash while interest keeps mounting.
PAK arrests 8 for alleged involvement in smuggling of Greece boat tragedy victims
The incident led to a day of mourning along with a nationwide crackdown initiated by the government on human smugglers.
Fisheries officers probe source of dugong meat for sale at Kep market
Officers had raced to the market, but discovered that the woman trader who was selling it had sold out.
South Korea’s Health Ministry to strip medical licence of ex-justice minister’s daughter
Cho Min, the daughter of disgraced former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, has made headlines over suspicions that her parents fabricated various academic documents to get her into…
1MDB: ‘It sounds like Najib’, says witness on MACC recordings
However, said that he was not present during the event that took place in the recorded conversations.
Lahore ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants over May 9 vandalism
The investigating officer said the named individuals had “intentionally concealed themselves for the fear of their arrest”.
2 arrested in after video of Muslim man being beaten, forced to chant Hindu slogans goes viral
When the victim reached out to the police, they refused to take action and arrested him instead, a media report said.