Police say they responded to reports of multiple people being stabbed in western Sydney. Source link
Read More »China influencer's pages shut down over fake story
Thurman Maoyibei’s accounts have vanished after it was found that she fabricated a viral video. Source link
Read More »Sydney stabbings: Who were the victims?
Tributes are flowing for the six people who died in a stabbing rampage inside a popular mall. Source link
Read More »'Hero' who took on killer describes Sydney attack
Damien Guerot confronted the killer in a desperate bid to stop the attack, which killed six people Source link
Read More »Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea
Park told the BBC he hadn’t ever considered entering politics, but when the People Power Party reached out, he felt he wanted to give back through public service. As the number two delegate on the ruling party’s list for proportional voting seats, he was essentially guaranteed a spot in Wednesday’s …
Read More »The migrant story shining a light on Gulf states' exploitation
The film tells the story of a kidnapped migrant worker forced into slave-like labour as a goat herder. Source link
Read More »The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
Singapore, which is often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia, started wooing banks and wealth managers in the 1990s. Economic reforms in China and India had begun to pay off, and then in the 2000s, a newly-stable Indonesia saw wealth grow as well. Soon, Singapore became a haven for …
Read More »Hong Kong: First European citizen jailed under National Security Law
A Portuguese man has become the first European citizen jailed under the China-imposed National Security Law in Hong Kong, a law widely criticised by rights groups. Joseph John, also known as Wong Kin-chung, holds dual Portuguese and Hong Kong nationality and was previously based in the UK. He was arrested …
Read More »Biden urged to permanently ban China-made cars from the US
The White House did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment. In February, President Biden said that China’s policies “could flood our market with its vehicles, posing risks to our national security” and that he would “not let that happen on my watch.” Washington could impose restrictions over …
Read More »Taro Akebono: Hawaiian-born Japanese sumo legend dies
In 1996 he became a naturalised Japanese citizen, taking the name Taro Akebono. When he retired from sumo wrestling in 2001 due to repeated knee injuries, over 11,000 spectators attended his leaving ceremony – during which he had his topknot gradually cut off by 320 friends and former competitors. Source …
Read More »India’s Modi urges peace at China border
Mr Modi addressed other topics, including allegations of discrimination against minorities by his government. Rights groups say that they often face discrimination and attacks, and have been forced to live as “second-class” citizens under Mr Modi’s rule – an allegation the BJP denies. In the past 10 years, a number …
Read More »Was South Korea’s president cut down by a spring onion?
Yoon Suk Yeol’s party failed to win a majority in Wednesday’s parliamentary election. Source link
Read More »The billionaire facing death over $44bn bank fraud
Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she is accused of stealing billions. Source link
Read More »The Indian men traumatised by fighting for Russia
Two men who were duped by agents into joining the war against Ukraine speak about their experiences. Source link
Read More »Anger over TV host's 'light penalty' for child abuse images
The presenter was fined for possessing indecent images of children – but will avoid prosecution for now. Source link
Read More »World of Warcraft: Popular game to return to China
Popular games such as World of Warcraft will be back in China this summer, according to the country’s video games giant NetEase. Last year, NetEase and the games’ publisher Activision Blizzard ended their 14-year partnership due to disagreement over intellectual property control. The breakup sparked outcry with millions of Chinese …
Read More »BBC splits news operation in India
The move comes a year after BBC India’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai were searched by tax authorities. Source link
Read More »South Korea elections 2024: Voting begins for new parliament
South Korea is voting for a new parliament, in what is widely seen as a midterm referendum on its President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration. Mr Yoon still has three years left in office but his People Power Party (PPP) has struggled with political gridlock in a legislature dominated by the …
Read More »South Korea: Is this K-drama? No, it’s election night
Anyone switching on their television set in South Korea tonight will be able to take their pick of exciting viewing options – parliamentary candidates starring in a romantic melodrama, fighting it out on a Hollywood-famous train, or even engaging in a rap battle. This is how the country’s leading broadcasters …
Read More »Rare blind mole spotted in Australian outback
The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands. Source link
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