Russian strikes in southern Ukraine kill owner of key grain exporter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country may harvest only half its usual amount of grain this year due to the invasion.
Court and Crime
Marcos, legal aides tackle Duterte ICC case
Rodrigo Duterte was charged with multiple murders as part of the allegation that the administration had committed crimes against humanity for the thousands killed in his drug war.
Is Korea soft on crime?
Experts point out that simply enforcing heavier penalties on criminals is not enough to reduce serious crime.
Lessons for dignitary protection: Police, safety commission slow in dealing with Abe shooting
In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, questions have arisen about the security detail protecting him.
Tourist traps in South-east Asia: Fake orphans and floating-market scams
South-East Asia is blessed with a host of spectacular attractions, but also cursed by many tourist traps.
Indonesian police to deploy hundreds to secure slain cop’s second autopsy
The Jambi Police are deploying 330 officers, including personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department and General Supervision Inspectorate, among other units.
Slain Indonesian bodyguard allegedly involved with boss’ wife got death threats
Nopryansyah Yosua Hutabarat, 27, who was killed on July 8, had confided in a person close to him in June about the fear for his personal safety.
International rights groups call for amendment to Nepal’s transitional justice bill
The rights bodies have also said that the bill does not clarify the principle of non-retroactivity of criminal law in a manner consistent with international laws.
Transnational crimes in Asean increased during pandemic despite Covid-19 travel restrictions
Crimes that had increased included drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering and other international economic crimes.
Shooting of Abe raises questions about the state of Japanese society
One way or another, the tragic incident sent a shock wave through Japan and the world.