South Korea’s Gumi City faces backlash over video featuring blackface
A promotional video by South Korea’s Gumi City sparked outrage for depicting blackface. Critics condemned the portrayal as racist and culturally insensitive, prompting the city…
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Bodies of two missing Indian nationals retrieved in Nepal’s Manang
The father and daughter had left Gyaltsen Hotel on October 26, saying they were going to visit the monastery, but remained out of contact since.
‘They just wanted to live and we failed them’: Pakistani netizens furious after Lahore pet market demolished
According to shopkeepers, the demolition resulted in the deaths of many cats, dogs and birds that were buried alive under the rubble.
Ladakh’s petroglyph treasure faces threat from expanding road projects
Ancient petroglyphs in Ladakh are at risk as new road construction encroaches on heritage sites. Experts warn that without protective measures, the region’s invaluable rock art…
Government will keep all options open for Singapore founding PM Lee Kuan Yew’s family home: minister
The Government on Nov 3 announced its intention to gazette the roughly 1,100 sq m site as a national monument, citing its historical significance and national importance.
Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men
Malaysia's AGC will appeal court rulings that held the government and police responsible for the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat.
Tokyo massage parlor owner held in suspected human trafficking of 12-year-old Thai girl
The girl apparently had been left at the shop by her mother, who had come to Japan with her. Police suspect human trafficking occurred through an intermediary.
Nighttime rescue, search continues for 7 people trapped in power plant boiler tower collapse in South Korea’s Ulsan
The labor ministry said it will conduct a strict investigation to determine whether there were any violations of safety and disaster laws, and will establish a disaster response…
Embattled Malaysian rapper Namewee’s love life in spotlight after longtime girlfriend stands by him as he turns himself in
Exclusive photos from China Press showed Namewee's longtime girlfriend of 15 years, Sarah, standing by his side as he entered the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. The…
‘A serious breach’: Singapore minister on failures of two police officers in 4-year-old Megan Khung’s case
Police are strengthening processes with family violence teams, using technology, and collaborating with the Ministry of Social and Family Development for high-risk cases.