Alarm over electrocution death of elephants in India’s Chhattisgarh
As coal mining operations expand unchecked, the state’s inaction risks turning this tragedy into a full-blown epidemic.
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Fear of deepfake porn chat rooms on Telegram targeting ordinary women grips S. Korea
Many victims in these chat rooms -- one of which was found to have over 133,000 members -- were believed to be minors, including middle and high school students, as well as…
Pakistan rocked by violence as multiple attacks leave over 50 dead; 21 terrorists killed
The Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti said that 38 innocent lives were claimed by terrorists, while the Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed in a press release…
Protests erupt in the Philippines as police target fugitive Duterte pastor
It was the second time the police had attempted to arrest televangelist Apollo Quiboloy over allegations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, which his followers deny.
Sister of Philippine fugitive ex-mayor Guo now detained at Senate
Shiela is expected to appear before the chamber’s public inquiry on Tuesday that would delve deep into sister Alice’s escape from Philippine jurisdiction even with an existing…
Malaysian youth hacked to death by masked men with machetes at Melaka hospital, says police
Jasin OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Jamil Radzi said the victim was first attacked by a group of masked men armed with machetes at a barber shop in Taman Rim Baru at about 8.40pm on…
Child neglect and abuse on the rise in Malaysia
Between January and June this year, 3,947 children were in need of care and protection by the the country's Social Welfare Department. And the figure has been rising each year.
Japan to develop AI-equipped drones to identify suspicious people in disaster-hit areas
In past disasters, criminal acts such as burglaries have been confirmed in areas left vacant after residents were evacuated. The government intends to use AI-equipped drones to…
Deepfake sex crimes spread among South Korean teens
Majority of those punished for deepfake pornographic content are teenagers, sparking concern over awareness.
‘When will this stop?’: India’s women demand freedom, safety after another rape-murder
Women in India are constantly on high alert. Obscene comments from strangers on the street, molestation on buses, workplace harassment and intimate partner violence have schooled…