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Singapore’s law and home affairs ministries refute human rights groups’ statements on executions

On: September 8, 2022

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Sep 8) refuted statements issued by two global human rights groups regarding executions carried out in Singapore, saying they contained “inaccuracies and misconceptions”. The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the International Commission of JuristsContinue Reading

Blackpink’s new song 'Pink Venom' deemed unfit for broadcast by South Korean broadcaster

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: South-East Asia

KBS deemed a line in the song to have breached government broadcasting regulations. Read full storyContinue Reading

Australia sets new climate target in landmark bill

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: Asia

The new target brings one of the world’s biggest emitters more in line with allies.Continue Reading

Pos Malaysia launches country’s first NFT stamp

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: South-East Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd has issued its first non-fungible token (NFT) stamps for collectors, in conjunction with the month-long National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Read full storyContinue Reading

Switzerland summons Chinese ambassador to press human rights concerns

By: Jing Write

On: September 8, 2022

In: Asia

ZURICH: Switzerland has summoned the Chinese ambassador to express concern about the human rights situation in the western region of Xinjiang, the foreign ministry in Bern said on Thursday (Sep 8). “Switzerland is convinced that the best way to safeguard its interests and the respect of fundamental rights is toContinue Reading

Decrease in number of fatal traffic accidents in first half of 2022: Police

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: South-East Asia

The number of drink-driving arrests and speeding-related accidents also rose in the first six months of 2022.Continue Reading

Downpours and mudslides hamper China’s Sichuan earthquake rescue mission

By: Jing Write

On: September 8, 2022

In: Asia

BEIJING: Rain, flash floods and mudslides threatened the search for dozens of people still missing on Thursday (Sep 8), days after a strong earthquake rocked mountainous southwest China, killing at least 82. The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43km southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at aContinue Reading

Job scammers posing as beautiful women to lure victims

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: South-East Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Job scam syndicates are changing their tactics to lure victims including posing as beautiful women to develop a relationship, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong. Read full storyContinue Reading

Task force set up to hunt for 'Fat Leonard'

By: Marcus Ching

On: September 8, 2022

In: South-East Asia

PETALING JAYA: The San Diego Fugitive Task Force is on the hunt for fugitive Leonard Francis, better known as “Fat Leonard” who cut off his GPS bracelet and left his home, where he was under house arrest. Read full storyContinue Reading

Spasm escalation: Russia’s last weapon has been spent

By: Bolen C

On: September 8, 2022

In: Asia

Russia has its back against the wall. Western analysts have missed this fact. Indeed, they have completely misinterpreted Russia’s “escalation ladder,” the technical term for the set of responses Russia sees at each stage of the Ukraine war. The “gas weapon” that Russia has just employed, a full supply cut, signals the Kremlin’s long-term intention of decoupling from […]

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