At least 4 dead after suspected gas explosion at popular mall in Taiwan
The blast happened at around 11.30am on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi mall located in the Xitun area of Taichung city.
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Philippines, Malaysia among top 10 sources of romance scams: credit rating firm
Overall, the United States leads in the number of dubious profiles last year.
Lost in Translation: French tourist stranded in Thailand’s Doi Tao after seeking to visit Koh Tao
To make matters worse, after receiving a lift from a kind-hearted cabbage truck driver to Ratchaburi, he misplaced his purse and passport in Suphan Buri before the police stepped…
Japanese ski resorts struggle amid declining birthrate
The number of skiers and snowboarders in Japan declined to 4.6 million in 2023 from 18.6 million in 1993.
Multiple sharp-force injuries killed South Korean first-grade student: police
The suspect, who had a history of depression dating back to 2018, previously admitted to authorities that she had been receiving medical treatment.
Bhutan rises to 18th spot of least corrupt countries in the world
The five least corrupt countries in the 2024 CPI are Denmark (90), Finland (88), Singapore (84), New Zealand (83), and Luxembourg (81). While Denmark and Finland retained their…
260 call-centre scam victims from Myanmar arrive in Thailand
The victims, rescued from KK Park and Shwe Kokko border towns, will be investigated and returned to their home countries with coordination from embassies.
Shock, outrage after elementary school teacher fatally stabs 8-year-old in South Korea’s Daejeon
The suspect, a female teacher in her 40s, was also found with self-inflicted injuries to her neck and hands.
Lured to work in ‘scam centers,’ Filipinos pay for freedom or escape
There are still approximately 500 Filipinos trapped in scam centers in Myanmar, according to authorities.
Singapore ranked least corrupt country in Asia-Pacific, third in world: Global anti-graft watchdog
This is the first time since 2010 that the Republic has won the accolade, beating out New Zealand, which had held the position for 14 years.