Indian supreme court warns dog lovers of stern action if they come in way of authorities picking-up stray dogs
The country's top court ordered authorities to remove stray dogs from streets in Delhi-NCR and put them in shelters.
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Boy in Shanghai causes almost US$56,000 in property damage in tantrum over Labubu doll
The boy saw a Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery at an influencer's home, and demanded to have it. When told no, the boy had a meltdown. At one point, he grabbed a…
Don’t dismiss public fears, concern over 13-year-old Malaysian Zara Qairina’s death, says former minister
Zara Qairina was found unconscious near a drain close to her hostel building at the religious school in Papar on July 16. She subsequently died from the injuries the next day and…
Hong Kong police logs more than 50 online romance scams, losses over US$2.04 million
The police’s one-stop scam and pitfall search engine, Scameter, can be used to assess fraud risk.
In South Korea, Gangnam students are quitting school, but not their studies
Amid intense academic competition, students are dropping out earlier to focus solely on their college entrance exam.
Shaolin Temple abbot’s case sparks alarm in China’s Buddhist community
On July 27, the temple announced that Shi Yongxin was under investigation by multiple authorities for allegedly embezzling funds and having affairs with various women, resulting…
In India, cow dung to drive cars 5,500 KM without causing pollution
Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy is set to get a boost as, for the first time, methane will be produced from cow dung on a large scale, producing fuel that can power vehicles over…
Two Vietnamese tourists die at sea amid strong winds in Greece, embassy confirms
The Embassy of Vietnam in Greece advises Vietnamese citizens travelling in Greece that as there are currently gale-force winds, they should avoid standing close to cliff edges,…
Kpods, zombie oil or etomidate? A new name may help Hong Kong curb its youth drug crisis
Etomidate abuse is rising among Hong Kong youth; 327 cases in first half of 2025 exceeded 2024's total of 300.
Philippines’ missing cockfighters case: Forensic experts from state university, Japan asked to help
This comes after the Philippine National Police admitted on July 31 that it could not extract DNA profiles from the recovered bones due to contamination.