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A convenience store employee in Japan has been arrested after multiple young women accused him of sexual harassment, following months of uncomfortable encounters at the checkout counter. The case has since gone viral online, drawing attention to inappropriate behaviour...

Most corruption scandals attract attention because of eye-watering figures. This one stunned observers for a different reason: the sheer physical weight of the assets involved. A former mayor of Haikou, the capital city of China’s Hainan province, was sentenced...

Giant pandas are no longer officially listed as endangered, marking a significant milestone in one of the world’s most closely watched wildlife conservation efforts. The reclassification reflects decades of sustained protection work and is often cited as proof that...

South Korea has been gripped by an unusually harsh cold spell, with temperatures plunging to as low as minus 17 degrees Celsius in several parts of the country. The prolonged period of freezing weather has prompted warnings from authorities,...

A late-night private-hire ride in Johor Bahru has sparked widespread concern after a group of women claimed their driver turned up dressed only in his underwear. The incident, which has since circulated on social media, has raised fresh questions...

Singapore health authorities have increased precautionary measures at the country’s borders following reports of Nipah virus infections in parts of India. The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said it is closely tracking developments overseas and has taken proactive steps to...

A 46-year-old Malaysian man has been detained after allegedly using an illegal sea route between Indonesia and Malaysia in an attempt to keep a second marriage hidden from his first wife. The case came to light during a large-scale...

Copycat Climbers Attempt Taipei 101 Feat, All Fail at Ground Levels and Draw Online MockeryA wave of copycat attempts to scale Taipei 101 has surfaced online after renewed attention on legendary climber Alex Honnold’s past free-solo ascent of the...

Singaporeans may need to brace themselves for potential haze conditions as a peat soil fire in Johor continues to grow, raising concerns about cross-border air pollution. Authorities here are monitoring the situation closely amid changing weather patterns that could...

A long-serving McDonald’s employee has found himself at the centre of a viral online debate after reportedly receiving a bicycle as a gesture of appreciation following more than two decades of service. The story, which has been widely shared...