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.
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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…
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.
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…