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Trafficked Cambodian sisters’ desperate social media appeal leads to rescue in China

The increase in trafficking cases has been concerning, with many Cambodian women being trafficked to China under the guise of arranged marriages.

  • Published: May 13, 20259:46 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse

The incident occurred on May 7, when Yoo Yoon-jin, a South Korean content creator was livestreaming a walk, when a man on an electric scooter approached her from behind, shouting,…

  • Published: May 13, 20259:45 am
  • Author Song Seung-hyun
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Myanmar opposition says junta airstrike kills 17 school children

The school, which is operated by the shadow National Unity Government, is in the central Myanmar town of Depayin in the Sagaing region, about 160 km (100 miles) north of Mandalay…

  • Published: May 13, 20258:25 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Thai defence minister says cutting electricity, Internet, and oil to online scammers proves effective

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham explained that after three months of enforcement, the number of online scam gangs operating on the Myanmar side near Chiang…

  • Published: May 9, 20251:18 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Five teachers injured at Tokyo school; suspected attackers arrested at scene

The men reportedly broke a window of the teacher’s room on the first floor of the school building, and they also entered a second-graders’ classroom on the second floor.

  • Published: May 9, 20251:15 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Duterte allies bare impeach bid vs Philippine President Marcos; filing stalled

The Palace has long maintained the legality of Duterte’s arrest, saying the Philippine government merely honored its commitment to cooperate with the International Criminal…

  • Published: May 9, 20251:02 pm
  • Author Krixia Subingsubing
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Local betel nut rotting as imports rise and smuggling persists in Nepal

Despite increasing domestic production, Nepal’s betel nut market is overwhelmed by cheap imports and illegal re-exports to India, leaving local farmers in crisis. Authorities…

  • Published: May 8, 20251:15 pm
  • Author Parbat Portel
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2 men injured after knife attack at Tokyo subway station

The 43-year-old suspected attacker was apprehended by passengers and arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder. Police said that both victims were conscious after the…

  • Published: May 8, 20259:48 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Foreigner behind MRT station molestation caught 7 years later when he re-entered Singapore

The offence happened on Aug 22, 2018. The 34-year-old suspect, a construction worker at the time, did not know the 21-year-old victim.

  • Published: May 8, 20259:47 am
  • Author Christine Tan
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Kawasaki Police failed to interview man despite reports of stalking; later arrested on suspicion of abandoning body

According to the police, the victim had been consulting the police about the stalking behavior of her ex-boyfriend since June last year. The police verbally warned Shirai at that…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:46 am
  • Author The Japan News

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