Insertions in the storm: When flood control feeds the Philippines’ corrupt
In recent weeks, contractors have become household names, not just for their opulence, but for the trail of public funds that allegedly helped build it.
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Deepfake, other digital sex crimes by South Korean teens nearly double in 4 years
Deepfake crime specifically increased 10-fold from 52 cases in 2022 to 548 in 2024, with 251 out of 318 individuals accused in their teens.
West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
Indonesia grapples with a deepening mental health crisis, where economic hardship, stigma, and limited access to care continue to drive rising, yet vastly underreported, cases of…
Bangladesh’s owls in peril as forests fall
The fading of these night hunters signals ecological imbalance and a deepening silence in nature's nocturnal orchestra.
How Nepathya, ‘One Piece’, and ‘The Office’ helped Nepal’s Gen Z raise their voices
In a movement where voices mattered more than weapons, Gen Z united through music, anime, and memes.
Alleged Malaysian kingpin of vape syndicate in Singapore held in remand in Singapore
Malaysian national Chua Wee Ming, who was arrested after an islandwide operation on Oct 10, 2024, is facing accusations that he was involved in a number of cases from as early as…
Coast Guard officer who died saving senior citizen in South Korea had asked for backup: local reports
The Korea Coast Guard said it has launched a probe into why Lee was alone at the scene despite regulations and internal staffing protocols.
British man detained after brandishing gun in bar in Vietnam’s Da Nang
Vernazza Joseph Alexander, 37, admitted he had purchased the firearm in Cambodia in late 2024 for US$700 for self-defence.
The day Kathmandu burned
On September 9, violence escalated as groups of arsonists showed up on the streets, vandalising and torching private homes of ministers and businesses connected to those in power.
North Korean leader’s daughter Kim Ju-ae strengthened succession narrative during China visit: NIS
The National Intelligence Service delivered the assessment during a closed-door session of the National Assembly’s Intelligence Committee.