New scam exploits China’s child care subsidies
Fraudsters have been impersonating officials from the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Finance, sending fake notifications with phishing links via text message and…
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Man dies, daughter injured after being crushed by tree amid heavy rainfall in New Delhi
Heavy showers lashed Delhi and the NCR early Thursday, Aug 14, offering respite from the heat but also causing widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls in low-lying areas.
Nepali women athletes often face a dilemma—family or career
While many give in to pressure and prioritise family, some have gone against the tide and continued their career.
Two Vietnamese youths save drowning Japanese children
The two Japanese children, a girl and a boy, were suddenly swept away by strong waves and winds as they were sitting on a float and playing in the water near the shore, according…
A South Korean city wanted ‘Big Tree’ landmark. It got a $24.8 million letdown
Local media inspections in recent weeks described artificial leaves arranged so sparsely they seemed unfinished, and interior plant sculptures that were clearly fake. Most of the…
Filipino seafarer loses job over video of him and wife kissing 3-year-old son
The video was considered child pornography material by the United States authorities and was used against Romeo Samonte. Without a job, Mr Samonte was forced to work as a taxi…
Mcdonald’s Japan apologises for ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal chaos which led to bulk purchases, wasted food
The company admitted it had failed to properly cope with the situation said it will implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations
The controversy, just ahead of Malaysia’s national day on Aug 31, has created a divide yet again between Malaysia’s two biggest ethnic groups.
Unwed Chinese mom’s alleged denial of new child care subsidies sparks debate
In the widely shared post, the resident said local health authorities had informed her via text message that her child's birth did not meet the legal criteria for receiving the…
Filipino green-card holder returning from vacation detained by ICE
Sonny Lasquite, who was charged with distributing controlled substances more than a decade ago, was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody following his detention…