The Australian state is grappling with a widespread dust storm days after record flooding that killed five and displaced 50,000 people.
LGBTQ activists and residents report a disturbing shift in Wellington’s once-accepting atmosphere.
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The country’s aviation safety standards have come under intense scrutiny after the fatal crash landing of Jeju Air Flight 2216 last year.
The shocking incident happened just days after Japan’s first anti-customer harassment rule kicked in.
The US State Department has advised against all travel to Marawi, with other areas of Mindanao listed as hotspots for crime and civil unrest.
Though the ‘chironomids’ do not bite or suck blood, they may cause asthma or allergic reactions, experts warn.
Singapore and China are marking 35 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.
By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japan’s adult entertainment law licensing requirements.
Pilots sprint to their planes seconds after an alert goes out at the Korea Air and Space Operations Centre.
23 May 2025 - 6:30PM videocam
The US band is also allowed to curse, as long as it does not touch on sensitive topics in the Muslim-majority country.
This is the third recorded tiger death in as many months in Assam, which is home to only 227 of the big cats.
The social media platform said the networks created fake accounts “to amplify narratives favouring certain politicians”.
The Thai capital was listed among cities where tourists report higher rates of scams, with taxi and car rental frauds the most common.
In one case a visually impaired man was bilked out of almost US$5,000, with police warning many more have been similarly hit.
21 May 2025 - 8:33PM videocam
Language-trained officers aim to better protect South Korean nationals in the Philippines from a recent spate of thefts, killings and scams.
SQ321’s catastrophic 54-metre drop in just 4.6 seconds changed lives forever, as medical aftereffects and legal battles continue.
23 May 2025 - 7:45PM videocam
Authorities have also blocked dozens of social media groups and accounts, including some promoting incest and child porn.
The video compares rule violations over cluttering along HDB corridors with what it refers to as China’s illegal actions in the waterway.
Some residents say many living in their condominium in Bangkok are secretly keeping dogs, cats and others despite the no-pets policy.
20 May 2025 - 7:07PM videocam
The report claims the Chinese were arrested at an election commission building on the same day as Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law imposition.
The suspect, Deng Hongpeng, is accused of hitting a group of pupils with his grey SUV, then driving away after checking on the children.
Horrified residents near Bangkok found a monitor lizard eating a newborn’s remains. Police are trying to find the mother to determine if the baby was alive.
Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung blue-and-red “bipartisan” trainers that symbolise unity between liberal and conservative voters sold out overnight.
The pair allegedly demanded millions of won to stay quiet about the fabricated claims involving the national football icon.
Controversies involving stars like Kim Soo-hyun have caused delays and costly production changes across the industry.
The body of the 20-year-old woman was found at her ex-boyfriend’s house after she had informed the police multiple times about his stalking.
14 May 2025 - 4:49PM videocam
Content creator Jinnytty was verbally abused while filming her walk around Toulouse, reigniting debate on anti-Asian racism and safety.
A women-run factory in the South Asian country is educating the public about biodegradable menstrual pads.
A collector’s pass to Japan’s Grand International Exposition has finally been accepted – 85 years later.
9 May 2025 - 8:07PM videocam
South Korea remains deeply divided over LGBTQ acceptance, with 50 per cent opposing same-sex marriage, according to a survey last year.