Almost 200 undocumented migrants held in Sabah crackdown
Department officials inspected a total of 270 people and nabbed 197 who failed to produce valid documents. They included 195 Filipinos comprising 49 men, 54 women, 61 boys and 31…
Business licences never issued to China tourists holidaying in Semporna, says Sabah minister
On October 4, Semporna police said they received five reports from local tour operators that China nationals were abusing their visit passes to work in the district. They added…
Kirtipur mayoral race set to be a test for traditional parties in Nepal
Major political parties including the Congress, the CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Centre) have fielded their candidates. But the Rastriya Swatantra Party, did not field anyone…
We are only facilitators, not rulers: Chief Adviser Yunus
Upon being asked about his sudden step into the political world, Chief Adviser Yunus said, "I'm trying to get a grasp of it. This is an unfamiliar world for me. I'm trying to see…
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery, fraud
The close acolyte of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a fellow Gujarat native, is alleged to have agreed to pay more than $250 million in bribes to Indian officials…
Scam-related claims rise 63%, more than a third of all financial dispute claims in Singapore
Many people think that older folk are more susceptible to scams, but the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre noted that those aged between 31 and 60 made up 72 percent…
Mass casualty attacks in China put focus on mental health as economy slows
Since Nov. 11, China has reeled under news of a driver reportedly angry at his divorce settlement killing 35 people by ramming his car into a crowd in Zhuhai; a former student on…
What’s the legal path for exiled ex-Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to return home?
There has been speculation since early this year about Yingluck’s return to Thailand. This was fuelled by comments from her brother, Thaksin, who assured that the former PM…
Japan to hold 1st memorial for Korean forced labour victims at Sado mine
Key details, including Japan's government representative, remain undecided days ahead of memorial service.
Mongolian President Khurelsukh vetoes entire 2025 state budget
Reasons cited for the budget veto include economic and market considerations; non-compliance with budgetary principles; overspending and deficit issues; and violation of legal…