Armed separatists kill teacher in Indonesia’s Papua Highlands
The Free Papua Movement rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks they said were aimed at “intelligence agents” disguised as teachers and medical workers in the region.
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Refusal to extradite Philippine ex-congressman Teves may hinder Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid
To become a member state, apart from complying with the criteria, all 10 existing members must unanimously agree to accept the applicant country. The Philippines is one of the…
Appeals trial begins for Vietnamese real estate tycoon in nation’s biggest fraud
In October last year, Truong My Lan was sentenced to life in prison for fraud, 12 years for money laundering, and eight years for illegally transporting currency.
Singaporean man caught with 140 videos and 1,770 pictures showing child porn gets jail, caning
Alfred Ee Sung Chong, 32, pleaded guilty to one count each of voyeurism, insulting a woman’s modesty and being in possession of child abuse material.
Detained Philippine pastor Quiboloy charged with copyright infringement by rapper
The complaint stems from the unauthorized use of the rapper’s song “K&B” for Quiboloy’s campaign jingle for the senatorial bid of the self-proclaimed “Son of God,” in…
Gang rape convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in India’s Madhya Pradesh
Five individuals convicted of looting, assaulting, and abducting two army officers and their two female friends, along with gang-raping one of the women, were sentenced to life…
Almost 500 arrested for illegal fishing activities in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap
To date, they have arrested 478 suspects – including 47 Vietnamese nationals – and destroyed over 2.8 million metres of fishing nets. They also destroyed 7,225 fish traps,…
Philippine investigation bureau has list of fake news peddlers, tracing financial backers
A common theme runs through in the kind of disinformation being circulated, raising suspicions of coordinated efforts, National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago…
Indonesian police investigate intimidation of journalists
"This comes amid pressure from civil society groups to safeguard press freedom and ensure the safety of the country’s reporters. "
Jail for man who flashed Singapore Airlines stewardess during flight
Brilliant Angjaya, 23, an Indonesian, used his phone to record the stewardess’ reaction to his indecent act. Mr. Angjaya was sentenced to three weeks’ jail after pleading…