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A Singaporean woman who remains missing following severe flooding in Nepal had spoken to a local friend just one day before the disaster, saying she hoped to meet up with friends in the area.Estee Loeh, who had travelled to...

The widow of a British passenger who died after Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was struck by severe turbulence in 2024 has taken legal action against the airline, more than two years after the incident.Linda Kitchen, 74, has started proceedings...

A young woman in Thailand has sparked a heated online debate after a host bar allegedly shaved her head as punishment for repeatedly leaving without paying her bills.The woman reportedly visited entertainment venues where male hosts would accompany customers...

China woman allegedly forced to do 200 squats at work after missing KPIs, later finds blood in urineA woman in China developed severe muscle damage after allegedly being made to complete 200 squats as a workplace punishment for failing...

More than 100,000 people have been urged to take safety measures as torrential rain battered parts of north-central Japan, triggering widespread flooding, landslides and dangerous road conditions.Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures have been among the worst-affected areas, with authorities warning...

A family of four has been found dead at their home in Kuala Lumpur's Desa ParkCity, with police investigating the deaths of a mother and her two young children as murder.The disturbing case emerged after a 48-year-old company director...

Actor Peter Cullen Dies At 85, Best Known As Voice Of Optimus Prime & EeyoreCanadian actor and voice artist Peter Cullen, whose distinctive deep voice brought iconic characters including Optimus Prime and Eeyore to life, has died aged 85.Cullen...

Two men in Nepal have been arrested after allegedly removing gold earrings from the body of a woman who died after being swept into floodwaters.The incident reportedly took place amid severe flooding in the country, with footage circulating online...

A shop owner in China who tried to help an elderly man after he suddenly collapsed at her business was later asked by his family to pay compensation following his death.The family initially sought RMB 100,000 (about S$19,000), before...

A body believed to belong to a person in their 20s was discovered inside the wheel compartment of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Aug. 27.The discovery was made after engineering staff reportedly noticed a foul...