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China and the Philippines are cooperating to enforce a ban on offshore gaming facilities. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Philippines relations

China, Philippines put tensions aside to work together on gambling crackdown

The deportation of 190 individuals involved in online gambling shows bilateral cooperation is not foreclosed by the South China Sea dispute.

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Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia’s Najib accuses US of sabotaging his 1MDB defence

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly shooting birds with airgun

United States

Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping teen girl

Musician and producer Jay-Z denies rape claims, blasts ‘blackmail attempt’ by plaintiff’s lawyer.

Recording artist Jay-Z. Photo: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Auctions

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz sell for US$28 million

The shoes were stolen from a Michigan museum in 2005 and their whereabouts remained a mystery until the FBI recovered them in 2018.

Syria

In Syria, bewildered, elated prisoners pour out as Assad’s jails flung open

Prisons thrown open across Syria as President Bashar al-Assad’s ruling dynasty ends.

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Singapore

Singapore police: no China request to arrest money launderer

Singapore police said they did not arrest a Chinese national accused of money laundering detained in Indonesia and wanted by Interpol.

Indonesia immigration officials hold Chinese fugitive Yan Zhangxing (centre). Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Australian man charged for threatening to crash plane at Changi Airport

A man will be charged with two counts of using threatening words after he allegedly threatened to crash an aircraft while boarding a flight.

Australia

Melbourne synagogue fire an act of ‘terrorism’: Australian PM

Australia’s prime minister said the incident highlights the ‘worrying rise’ of antisemitism in the country.

Gun violence in the US

US CEO shooting suspect identified, ‘net tightening’, New York mayor says

The FBI is offering up to US$50,000 for information leading to the capture of the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson.

A undated police image shows an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHeatlhcare CEO Brian Thompson. Photo: NYPD via Reuters
Africa

Somali pirates ransom Chinese vessel, after first being paid to protect it

The 18 crew were taken hostage by the same men who were contracted to provide the ship with protection, with other pirates as reinforcement.

An armed pirate is seen along the coastline in northeastern Somalia in January 2010. The incident with the Chinese vessel is the latest episode in a surge of Somali pirate activity after years of lull. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Will Myanmar’s junta chief face justice for crimes against Rohingya?

The International Criminal Court’s actions could serve to isolate Min Aung Hlaing, but analysts question whether he will be arrested.

Singapore

Singapore jails man who attempted to rape Thai disco singer

The attack happened just hours after the victim and Yeo Zhuo Ping met for the first time in 2018.

Gun violence in the US

As clock ticks down, police believe gunman who killed US CEO has left New York

The search for Brian Thompson’s shooter has passed the crucial 48-hour mark – the best window of opportunity to catch the attacker.

Footage released by police shows “the individual sought in connection” with the killing of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. Photo: NYPD via TNS
Gun violence in the US

Murder and memes: CEO’s killing exposes frustrations with US medical system

His death did not draw much online sympathy, and a research group noted his firm denies a striking one-third of all health insurance claims.

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Police have released this image of the suspected shooter in the slaying of UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson. Photo: NYPD via TNS
Fame and celebrity

Who is Orlando Brown – and what did he say about sex with Nick Cannon?

The actor and rapper has a history of drug abuse, homelessness, DUI and domestic battery; in December 2018 he said on Dr Phil that he was the son of musical icon Michael Jackson.

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Britain

‘Slapping therapy’ guru Hongchi Xiao jailed after death of diabetic UK woman

The healer promoted paida lajin therapy, getting patients to slap themselves repeatedly to release ‘poisonous waste’ from the body.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Bangladeshi woman accuses Hong Kong law firm of sexually harassing her

Equal Opportunities Commission issues legal proceedings on behalf of Khan Saima Begum, who claims boss at WT Law Offices sexually and racially harassed her.

The Equal Opportunities Commission said it had issued legal proceedings in the District Court on behalf of the accuser. Photo: Jelly Tse
Indonesia

Indonesia to repatriate death-row convict to the Philippines

The move comes after years of international pressure, particularly from human rights groups and the Philippine government.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$23 million worth of smuggled earphones, skincare goods

Officers find earphones and skincare products concealed in four machines inside shipping container.

United States

New clues emerge as New York police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer

Police released new photos of suspect and analyse shell casings that were emblazoned with the words ‘deny’, ‘defend’ and ‘depose’.

Police released new photos Thursday of a person wanted for questioning in connection with the killing. Photo: NYPD via AP
Trending in China

China wife pushed off Thai cliff by husband says he demands US$4 million for divorce

Imprisoned husband demands substantial amount as compensation for ‘emotional and youth loss’.

A Chinese woman, pushed off a cliff in Thailand by her husband, says he is demanding US$4 million for their divorce. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper
United States

Republicans sink attempts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Democrats wanted sexual misconduct report published even though Gaetz left Congress and withdrew as Trump’s attorney general pick.

Boeing

US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in conspiracy case related to fatal crashes

US judge sided with family members of people killed during 2018 and 2019 crashes, who urged him to reject ‘cosy deal’.

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Indonesia

Indonesia arrests Chinese man wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges

The man, also a Singapore permanent resident, is involved in moving over 130 million yuan (US$17.8 million) in an online crime ring.

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Indonesian immigration officials hold Yan Zhangxing, who was detained on Monday by immigration officers at a cross-border ferry terminal on Batam island, next to Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
Crime in Hong Kong

Hermes seller shares details on bags stolen in HK$10 million Hong Kong burglary

Kelly 25 Epsom handbag with market value of HK$198,000 among 66 items stolen in burglary in Central’s New World Tower on November 30.

The aftermath of the burglary at Ginza Xiaoma at New World Tower on November 30. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Chinese man accused of kidnapping girl could face up to 7 years in Malaysia jail

Huang Xiaonan, a university student studying in Singapore, was charged with kidnapping the 15-year-old in Johor.

Singapore

How a brazen nickel scam allegedly ensnared some of Singapore’s brightest

Ng Yu Zhi stands trial for allegedly orchestrating Singapore’s largest Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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