Online kidnapping scams on the rise in Vietnam, targeting people living far from home
Many of the victims admitted they had heard about these scams before, but still fell for them due to pressure, fear and isolation.
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Indonesian government warns children, parents against ‘violent’ Roblox
Citing violent content and a lack of adequate filtering, government officials say they are watching Roblox and other digital platforms in an effort to reduce youth exposure to…
China’s central government has ‘final word’ on Dalai Lama reincarnation: official
The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must strictly follow the principle of 'carrying out the search domestically, drawing of lots from a golden urn, and gaining approval by the…
Why South Korea’s legal system fails victims of dating violence
Over the past three years, at least 14 women have been killed despite being granted protective measures by police.
Garment factory in Indonesia flooded with One Piece Jolly Roger flag orders
Coordinating Politics and Security Minister Budi Gunawan has threatened people flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag with criminal prosecution despite there not being a clear…
Japanese descendant left behind in the Philippines after WWII to visit family in Japan for 1st time
According to a legal support center, there were an estimated 372 second-generation Japanese-Filipinos without Japanese nationality as of the end of March, including those whose…
Bangladeshi foreign medical specialists depart amid uncertain future in Bhutan
Expat doctors face an uncertain professional future in Bhutan, with contracts often renewed yearly, creating an atmosphere of instability.
Necessary or excessive?: K-pop security at airports sparks debate
Having a formal plan on how security will be managed at the airport will reduce chaos, according to a security service expert.
Exploring ‘forbidden’ hours: Nepali women assert access to public space with midnight walks
The group ‘Women Walk at Midnight Kathmandu’ aims to counteract how women’s social lives are often restricted to private spaces.
Pope Leo XIV says 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul to take place Aug 3-8
Pope Leo's attendance at the 2027 WYD will mark fourth papal visit to the country and first since Pope Francis' 2014 visit.