Atrocities on women unpardonable sin: PM Modi
People should be held “accountable” for any negligence in ensuring women’s safety, PM Modi said, adding whether it takes place in public institutions, be it a hospital or a…
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Child neglect and abuse on the rise in Malaysia
Between January and June this year, 3,947 children were in need of care and protection by the the country's Social Welfare Department. And the figure has been rising each year.
Japan to develop AI-equipped drones to identify suspicious people in disaster-hit areas
In past disasters, criminal acts such as burglaries have been confirmed in areas left vacant after residents were evacuated. The government intends to use AI-equipped drones to…
Deepfake sex crimes spread among South Korean teens
Majority of those punished for deepfake pornographic content are teenagers, sparking concern over awareness.
‘When will this stop?’: India’s women demand freedom, safety after another rape-murder
Women in India are constantly on high alert. Obscene comments from strangers on the street, molestation on buses, workplace harassment and intimate partner violence have schooled…
2,000 cops comb fugitive Philippine pastor’s compound; police chief vows no letup
Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy has refused to surrender to face charges of sexual and child abuse, and human trafficking.
Vietnam calls Paris appeal court’s ruling in Agent Orange case ‘very regrettable’
The Agent Orange case was filed by French-Vietnamese activist Tran To Nga, seeking justice for victims of the herbicides manufactured by 14 agrochemical companies for use by the…
Revocation of diplomatic red passports: A new reality for Hasina in India
She does not hold any passport other than the diplomatic passport issued in her name, according to government sources. The cancellation of her diplomatic passport and its…
Philippine ex-mayor Guo seen in Kuala Lumpur based on photo received by officials
Although it is unclear when the image was taken, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said they received an image from a concerned citizen who…
Doctors in India call off strike over Kolkata rape-murder
The doctors called off their strike on Thursday in response to the appeal and direction of the Supreme Court.