Man who staged own kidnapping for ransom in Malaysia gets 5 months’ jail
Police officers quickly noticed inconsistencies in the so-called hostage photograph after receiving the report.
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Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks
They were accused of offences including criminal conspiracy and cheating.
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South Korean prisons use VR to put inmates in victims’ shoes
The programme will begin full operations from late July after a pilot involving 392 inmates showed improvements.
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Myanmar repatriation would risk Rohingya lives: Malaysia group
Repatriated Rohingya could be forced to join the Myanmar military without training, said the group.
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Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile
BEIJING/HONG KONG, July 30 - China's state media has hinted at the wider deployment of one of its most closely watched…
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Negeri Sembilan election: Indian voters could be key to whether Anwar’s PH retains the state
Indians make up more than 20 per cent of the electorate in 11 of the state’s wards.
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Sri Lanka seeks six suspects in Chinese national's murder linked to cybercrimes
COLOMBO, July 30 - Sri Lankan police are searching for six people regarding the murder of a Chinese national suspected…
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Sri Lanka seeks six suspects in Chinese national’s murder linked to cybercrimes
Two Chinese nationals linked to the murder have been arrested and will be presented in court on Aug 4.
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Japanese PM Takaichi vows to proceed with temporary cut in sales tax
She ordered preparations to cut the levy to 1 per cent for two years from April 2027.
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25 cats rescued from Japan mall hit by massive quake, gas explosion
They were left behind, but were retrieved a day later, and are now in another cat cafe.
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Eggs back in India school meals after outcry
The issue erupted in June after the BJP state government removed eggs from meals in some state-run schools.
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Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial
MANILA, July 30 - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's…
Read at source →Philippines’ Marcos approves release of V-P Duterte’s tax records for impeachment trial
Sara Duterte is facing charges of ill-gotten wealth while in office.
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China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time
This marks a key milestone as the country moves towards clean energy.
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China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October
BEIJING, July 30 - China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in…
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China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker
July 30 - China made a diplomatic protest to New Zealand on Thursday after Foreign Minister Winston Peters…
Read at source →Islamist militants kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, July 30 - A drone attack and ambush by Islamist militants at a police post in northwest…
Read at source →Islamist militants kill 10 police officers in north-west Pakistan, say police
The militants ambushed the police check post after hitting it with improvised explosive devices.
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US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 30 - The U.S. military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran,…
Read at source →Turkey detains another opposition mayor among dozens of suspects in crackdown
ANKARA, July 30 - Turkish police detained the opposition mayor of Ankara's Etimesgut district and 51 other suspects on…
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Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum…
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Senior opposition figure Rais Yatim loses Negeri Sembilan royal titles over role in palace crisis
The revocation comes ahead of the Malaysian state's Aug 1 election.
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Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25
At least 30 die as quake-hit Kumamoto battles outages and heatstroke risks.
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Kumamoto quake death toll reaches 28 as rescuers battle to reach mall survivors
The July 28 tremor caused widespread damage on the island of Kyushu.
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Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in the heat
The July 28 tremor caused widespread damage on the island of Kyushu.
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South Korea’s women web sleuths fight AI deepfake porn
Using generative technology and a picture of their victim, harassers can fabricate pornographic images.
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China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
BEIJING, July 30 - China will \"resolutely retaliate\" and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on…
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China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot import ban
China said the US had ignored Beijing’s repeated representations.
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New Zealand top diplomat draws Chinese embassy complaint in racism row
Winston Peters told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country”.
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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
SYDNEY, July 30 - Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging platform…
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Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
The country’s internet regulator said Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.
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Two rulers, one ballot: How will Negeri Sembilan’s royal crisis sway voters?
A bitter royal dispute has thrust Negeri Sembilan's traditions into the spotlight ahead of the polls.
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes
LAHORE/MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan, July 29 - Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have…
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Power outages, heat prompt evacuees to stay in cars after Japan quake
Experts warn of the risk of blood clots forming due to long hours in the same position.
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Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees
Malaysia hosts more than 126,000 members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority.
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Second Chinese bishop in a week ordained under Vatican-Beijing deal
Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun, 45, was ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Bameng, in Inner Mongolia.
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