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110 children killed in six months: Bangladesh rights body

The ASK report also stated that at least six people were killed in "extrajudicial killings" and "custody of law enforcement agencies", while six other people were abducted by law…

  • Published: July 4, 20239:04 am
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‘Giant cup noodles bucket’ from Sam’s Club in Shenzhen goes for as high as $373 online

The bucket is popular thanks to its design, and any netizens have posted unboxing videos on social media.

  • Published: July 4, 20239:02 am
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Philippine Dept of Tourism terminates contract with ad firm behind ‘controversial’ tourism video

DDB Philippines, the company behind the creation of the video, apologised on July 2 following the controversy.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:46 am
  • Author Zacarian Sarao
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Marcos urged to ban online gambling that has turned Philippines into ‘playground for criminal activities’

Philippine offshore gaming operators began operating in the Philippines in Nov 2016 after getting the go-ahead from former president Rodrigo Duterte.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:44 am
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Myanmar court to hear Suu Kyi appeal

The Supreme Court has announced it will hear appeals against Aung San Suu Kyi's conviction for a breach of the official secrets act and for electoral fraud.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:40 am
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Unconstitutional to promote a multiracial Malaysia: Dr Mahathir

He said this is because the Federal Constitution never mentioned that Malaysia is a multiracial country.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:38 am
  • Author Tarrance Tan
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RM114 million seized from condo doesn’t belong to me: Najib

Instead, the former Pekan MP said that the money belonged to Umno and was entrusted to him for use during the 14th General Election.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:30 am
  • Author Nurbaiti Hamdan
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Prachachart Party leader Wan Noor emerges as compromise candidate for House speaker

Pheu Thai deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said the two parties had chosen Wan Noor as House speaker as the solution to end their stand-off.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:29 am
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Thai king inaugurates parliament as Move Forward looks to lead new government

But a Move Forward-led government is not a certainty, analysts say.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:28 am
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Challenges ahead as Thailand’s reformist party eyes PM post

Thailand is set to convene its first session of Parliament following the May 14 general election, but it remains far from certain who will become prime minister.

  • Published: July 4, 20238:27 am
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