International leaders offer condolences over deadly South Korea Halloween crush
SEOUL: International leaders expressed condolences after at least 22 foreign nationals from 12 countries were among those killed in a deadly crowd surge in Seoul’s Itaewon district, a popular nightlife spot for South Koreans and expatriates alike. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a period of national mourning on SundayContinue Reading
‘There were bodies everywhere’: US soldiers survive South Korea Halloween stampede
“IT JUST FELL APART” Washington stations about 27,000 US troops in South Korea to help protect it against the nuclear-armed North, and Taylor and his friends are based at Camp Casey in Gyeonggi. On their week off, they decided to go to the festivities at Itaewon but said that whenContinue Reading
China passes new women’s protection law, revamped for first time in decades
HONG KONG: China passed legislation on Sunday (Oct 30) aimed at giving women more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment, days after the Bill was submitted to the country’s top legislature after a third revision and extensive public input. The legislation comes as activists have expressed concern about increasingContinue Reading
Macao’s MGM Cotai casino locked down after dealer infected with COVID-19
HONG KONG: Macao’s MGM Cotai, operated by MGM China, was locked down on Sunday (Oct 30) morning after a dealer was found to be infected with COVID-19, local gaming publication Inside Asian Gaming reported, citing unidentified sources. MGM did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Government health workersContinue Reading
Malaysian pays nearly B100,000 for damage from drifting
SONGKHLA: A Malaysian tourist has paid nearly 100,000 baht to four Thai people whose vehicles he damaged by drifting his car in the parking lot at tourist spot in Hat Yai district on Friday, police said.Continue Reading
KL cops arrest man for attacking friend with beer bottle
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was attacked with a beer bottle after an argument with a friend. Read full storyContinue Reading
JB cops arrest 22 for illegal gambling at entertainment centre, over RM60,000 in cash confiscated
JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested 22 people for illegal gambling and confiscated cash worth RM60,000 at an entertainment centre in the city centre during a raid, here. Read full storyContinue Reading
KL cops nab duo who broke into neighbour's apartment to steal food
KUALA LUMPUR: Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a neighbour’s to steal food. Read full storyContinue Reading
Tropical storm batters Philippines capital before exit
Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around the Philippine capital on Sunday as Tropical Storm Nalgae swept out of the country after killing at least 48 people.Continue Reading
South Korea Halloween stampede leaves desperate families seeking word of missing
SEOUL: In tears, Philomene Aby’s hands shook as she asked workers at a South Korean community centre for news of her 22-year-old son, missing in the wake of a crowd surge in Seoul that left at least 151 people dead on Saturday (Oct 29). Her son, Masela, went to workContinue Reading