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58-year-old sentenced to life for raping hearing and speech impaired girl in India’s Odisha

On 29 July 2022, the accused trespassed into the victim’s house and committed rape in the absence of her parents. The victim’s younger sister was a witness to the crime.

  • Published: October 15, 20251:54 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Former legislator from China’s Inner Mongolia sentenced to death with reprieve

Wang Bo, former vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Inner Mongolia autonomous region, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting…

  • Published: October 15, 20251:46 pm
  • Author Cao Yin
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Man jailed for 12 years for Seoul Subway arson attack

The Seoul Southern District Court handed down the sentence on charges of attempted murder and arson of a train in use, resulting in injury and violating the Railroad Safety Act.

  • Published: October 15, 20251:33 pm
  • Author Lee Si-jin
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Could military rescue be solution to South Korean abductions in Cambodia?

However, experts and government officials lean toward using diplomatic channels or investigative cooperation between the two countries instead of force to resolve the issues.

  • Published: October 15, 20259:37 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Who cares about Bangladeshi women prisoners in India?

The women interviewed by the writer were between 18 and 22 years of age and came to India for varied reasons, ranging from the hope of making a living to escaping violent and…

  • Published: October 15, 20259:36 am
  • Author Rimple Mehta
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South Korean former first couple ordered diplomats to arrange special treatment for their dog on France trip

Among their requests were a space for the dog to stay in the Yoon couple's hotel suite, a car designated exclusively for the dog, and an embassy official entrusted to care for the…

  • Published: October 15, 20259:25 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Gotta catch ’em all: Singapore man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport

Rare Pokemon cards have delivered a staggering 3,821 per cent return since 2004, far outpacing the S&P 500 index which gained 483 per cent over the same period, according to data…

  • Published: October 15, 20259:24 am
  • Author Daniel Lai
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Student stabbed to death in Malaysian school

According to initial information, the suspect is believed to have attacked and stabbed the victim during school hours.

  • Published: October 15, 20259:23 am
  • Author Farik Zolkepli
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One in eight children has experienced sexual abuse in South Asia, new survey report says

Report cautions that the true prevalence could be significantly higher because of underreporting and gaps in available data.

  • Published: October 15, 20258:36 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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South Korea to send interagency response team over Cambodia abductions

80 South Koreans tied to job scams in Cambodia are missing or not confirmed safe, says the Foreign Ministry.

  • Published: October 15, 20258:30 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung

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