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The suspect took the couple’s identity cards and forced the 19-year-old woman to perform an indecent act with him, police said.
Former student recalls ‘privileged’ years in an online clip, revealing stark wealth gaps and raising concerns about social segregation.
Yontama is the third cat to become stationmaster on the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama prefecture after the death of her predecessor last year.
Police said the teenager had posted the offer online and intended to use the money to cover her tuition.
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The melodramatic Filipino teleserye-style video has racked up millions of views online by blending safety rules with storytelling.
Companies like Toyota are playing cupid in hopes that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations.
A former MP blames the deadly violence on a resurgence in gang wars and criminal rings recruiting young boys to protect their territory.
More than 61,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship over the last five years, with officials citing jobs and family ties as key reasons.
Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18.
Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge.
Police say there is enough preliminary evidence to investigate Richard Lee for possible violations under health and consumer laws.
Companies like Toyota are playing cupid, betting that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations.
An inquiry has been launched after social media clips purport to show women drinking and socialising with personnel inside military camps.
Police in Pattaya arrested the man after a teenager reported her iPhone missing following a fortune-telling session outside a temple.
Authorities have also called for a major clean-up ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 in response to reports of dirtiness in tourist areas.
The wife of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez will be performing at the Asean summit in 2026.
The conservative country has left the vulnerable community in fear, shrinking spaces for queer life and giving them nowhere to turn.
Officials in Okcheon, however, are looking to identify fake residents who change addresses without moving in.
Some say Japanese knowledge is a fair demand, others worry it will introduce ‘roadblocks’ at a time when the country needs more workers.
Bonnie Blue’s run-in with Indonesia began earlier this month when she was arrested for making pornographic content in a Bali studio.
Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation.
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.
Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal.
Critics say the romantic comedy ‘Princess Goes to School’ risks softening perceptions of North Korea’s regime.
Over the years, authorities have had to remove piles of waste and human bodies from the world’s highest peak.
The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas Raffles.
The Russian embassy in Cambodia says the false assertions could jeopardise Moscow-Bangkok ties and its citizens’ safety in Thailand.
New data shows Chinese arrivals to the Philippines hit 312,000 last year, only 18 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units.
