Anger, frustration, disdain: The rise of mob lynching in Karachi
The port city has witnessed 55 cases of lynching in the last three years, with experts attributing the trend to a lack of trust in police, courts and the justice system.
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Nepal ruling party questions former king’s motives, condemns New Year’s message
At a secretariat meeting, UML leaders reviewed Shah’s video message released on April 13, in which he praised what he described as the growing “public awakening” among…
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death over ‘honour’ in Karachi: police
‘Honour’ killings continued to claim the lives of women throughout the country in 2024, perpetuated by deeply ingrained societal beliefs about family dignity and shame.
Prosecutors in Indonesia’s North Sumatra appeal life sentences for murderers of journalist, family
Adre said the three men were guilty of the premeditated murder of journalist Rico Sempuran Pasaribu, his wife Eprida Ginting, their son Sudiinvestasi Pasaribu and grandson Lowi…
Authorities to question firms linked to collapsed Bangkok building
Pol Captain Surawut revealed that the initial financial investigation found that funds had been transferred to two Chinese nationals. While the DSI currently holds relevant…
Vietnam discovers major counterfeit powdered milk scheme targeting vulnerable groups
The operation produces and sells 573 brands of counterfeit powdered milk, targeting vulnerable groups like diabetics, kidney patients, premature infants, and pregnant women.
Ex-Law Society VP says he’ll reflect, change after inappropriate post on rape survivor: Singapore minister
Mr Chia, the co-managing director at Chia Wong Chambers, had posted on his LinkedIn page on March 22 about a High Court case in which Lev Panfilov was convicted of raping a woman…
Philippine election commission logs 63 cases of alleged vote-buying, abuse of state resources
Comelec has prohibited the presence of candidates, their families, staff, and even their political materials during the distribution of social assistance programs during the…
In Singapore, over US$7,000 fine for pet groomer who failed to secure dog that fell and died
Vanessa Chiu Yan Er, 29, had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to Fendi. She will also be disqualified from running any animal-related…
Gunfight breaks out in India’s Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir between security forces, terrorists
A day after Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the implementation of “Area Domination and Zero Terror Plans”, an encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists…