Man found guilty of sexually assaulting younger man who had fallen asleep on his room floor
2023-04-18
A High Court judge found the victim “unusually convincing” and the accused man “a disingenuous witness”. Continue Reading
‘We wish we could go back’: Life in a war-torn Myanmar
2023-04-16
The BBC visits Myanmar, where two years after the coup, fear and quiet defiance are everywhere.Continue Reading
Missing Singapore-registered tanker Success 9 located near Ivory Coast; crew safe
2023-04-15
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-registered tanker which has been uncontactable since it was boarded by “unidentified persons” earlier this week has been found in waters off Ivory Coast, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Sunday (Apr 16). All 20 crew members of the Success 9 including the oneContinue Reading
China spent US$240 billion bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: Study
2023-03-27
JOHANNESBURG: China spent US$240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021, with the amount soaring in recent years as more have struggled to repay loans spent building “Belt & Road” infrastructure, according to a study published on Tuesday (Mar 28). Almost 80 per cent of the rescueContinue Reading
Policeman offers rub downs to calm visitors
2023-03-26
Being three years shy of retirement hasn’t stopped a police officer in Trang from doing what he loves the most — soothing the tense muscles of visitors who come to his station.Continue Reading
India officials confiscate crane from man who saved it
2023-03-23
The protected bird which made headlines because of its bond with a local famer is taken to a sanctuary.Continue Reading
No freedom on the horizon for Bua Noi
2023-03-21
Seven storeys above a shop floor hawking cheap perfume and nylon underwear, the “shopping mall gorilla” Bua Noi sits alone in a cage — her home for 30 years despire a reignited row over her captivity.Continue Reading
Child Protective Service cannot exercise its powers based on school absence alone: MSF
2023-03-20
Members of Parliament raised questions about procedures for investigating suspected child abuse cases after an 11-year-old girl, who did not attend school for two months, later died from abuse.Continue Reading
Man takes neighbours to court for harassment, including leaving out stagnant water, spraying pesticide
2023-03-17
In a private prosecution, the man claims his neighbours sprayed pesticide towards his home and made monkey calls towards his family members.Continue Reading
Singapore hospitals may discharge abusive patients who do not need urgent medical care
2023-03-17
The tripartite workgroup recommended clear consequences for harassment, such as discharging an abusive patient if they do not require urgent medical care.Continue Reading