German retiree in Thailand’s Chonburi arrested for selling child pornography on dark web
Thai police also confiscated computers, mobile phones and data after tip-off from US security agency.
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Graduation certificates help reunite ex-classmates 80 years after Great Tokyo Air Raid
Now 92 years old, Akiko Masaki and Saku Yamamoto attended a school in what is present-day Sumida Ward. Shortly before their elementary graduation in March 1945, the two were…
China’s ‘10-dash line’ graphics irk pageant fans in Vietnam; Miss Global organisers apologise
The controversial geographical introduction from Beijing also encroaches on the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but only a few Filipinos took up the cudgels for the…
Controversial YouTuber Johnny Somali pleads guilty to all charges in Seoul court
The 24-year-old faced public backlash last year in South Korea for his videos showing him kissing a "comfort woman" statue, which represent victims of wartime sexual slavery,…
Gulmarg fashion show controversy: Designers apologise, Elle India pulls down video
The controversy emerged as the show coincided with Ramadan, a holy month observed by the Muslim community. The event’s perceived insensitivity drew criticism, prompting an…
The joys and perils of buy-now-pay-later plans among Malaysia’s young people
Financial experts say the key to sustainable borrowing is financial literacy and discipline.
In Nepal’s Chitwan, unchecked human-wildlife conflict adds to conservation challenges
Better habitat management, timely identification of problematic animals and increased community engagement are key for conflict control, experts say.
Scores for historic Tokyo Beethoven concerts found
This is an important discovery that sheds light on how Western music was received in Japan in the early 20th century.
‘Doing the ghosting themselves’: Complaints about matchmaking agencies in Singapore on the rise
Clients say that companies became slow to respond after they paid for packages, leaving them to chase for dates.
Huge cannabis bust in Thailand’s Krabi Airport restroom, likely bound for Singapore
Police seized a large amount of high-quality, vacuum-sealed cannabis hidden in a suitcase in the men's restroom at Krabi International Airport. The restroom door was locked from…