Hero dog ‘Bayani’ uncovers almost US$3 million worth of drugs at Cebu City port
The dog's name "Bayani" means "hero" in Filipino.
Crime
Thai Olympic hero Somrak convicted of sexual abuse of minor girl
1996 boxing gold medallist sentenced to over three years in prison by Khon Kaen court.
Another Telegram sex crime ring in South Korea busted after exploiting over 230 victims
Of the 234 victims throughout the group's four years in operation, 159 have been identified as teenagers -- 57 male and 102 female. Ten of the teen victims were raped, filmed and…
Man on trial for raping wife; first such case since Singapore repealed marital immunity for rape
The sexual acts took place after the man had physically assaulted the woman and threatened to hurt her with a metal rod, said prosecutors.
Bali Police detain officers for alleged extortion of tourist
The incident came to light as the National Police face widespread public scrutiny for a separate extortion scandal at the 2024 Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) music festival last…
Bollywood actor’s stabbing morphs into political row, risks worsening India’s ties with Bangladesh
The police say the suspect is of Bangladeshi origin, and accused him of entering India illegally. This has been rejected by the man’s lawyer, who said his client has lived in…
Cambodian police free US man who was kidnapped in Thailand, smuggled across border
The victim had allegedly been lured from Shanghai. Upon arriving in Bangkok, he was drugged and then smuggled into Cambodia, where he was tortured by his captors as they tried to…
Man hijacks ambulance in Japan’s Saitama, arrested after being found asleep in parking area
According to police, the 46-year-old man made an emergency call. When ambulance staff arrived at his home, however, he burst into anger, took out a knife and brandished it at the…
Malaysian anti-corruption agency cripples money laundering syndicate after mass raids in Klang Valley
The suspects, including two directors of a financial consulting company, a director of a foundation, a manager and former sales manager of a bank were remanded over suspicion of…
Chinese engineer, 2 Filipinos nabbed for espionage targeting Philippine security
The National Bureau of Investigation, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has arrested suspected a Chinese “sleeper agent” involved in espionage activities…