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Sexual harassment and assault
Trump’s Justice Department says may have found a million more Epstein files
After missing the deadline for releasing Epstein-related records, the US Justice Department says it may need a ‘few more weeks’.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Donald Trump
Trump flew on Epstein jet 8 times in the 1990s, according to prosecutor email
24 Dec 2025 - 9:40AM
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Jeffrey Epstein
Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release
23 Dec 2025 - 1:47PM
United States
US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files
Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM
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Sexual harassment and assault
At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo
The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:26AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release
Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.
21 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM
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Malaysia
31 Malaysians repatriated from Myanmar job scam syndicate
The job scam victims rescued from a Myawaddy job syndicate return home safely after intensive diplomatic negotiations and a 26-hour land journey.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:55PM
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Britain
Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges
The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:13PM
Sexual harassment and assault
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Few photos of the US president or documents mentioning him appear, a notable difference from previous batches of files made public.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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Sexual harassment and assault
New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body
Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:41AM
United States
Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate
Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.
13 Dec 2025 - 7:22AM
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The Philippines
Philippines denies ex-mayor Alice Guo has received special treatment in prison
Officials refuted reports that Guo, who recently began serving a life sentence, possessed a phone and had received unauthorised visitors.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
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United States
Epstein files to be unsealed under new Trump-signed law
The transcripts to be unsealed could reveal new details in the sex trafficking case and Ghislaine Maxwell’s role.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:47AM
United States
Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records
The ruling follows Trump signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department make records public by December 19.
10 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
Nepal
‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal
China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.
9 Dec 2025 - 2:36PM
Thailand
‘Everyone gets a cut’: why Southeast Asia’s scam industry refuses to die
Authorities are seizing assets and raiding compounds, but analysts warn the clumsy crackdown is merely scattering syndicates to new hideouts.
8 Dec 2025 - 9:51AM
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Trending in China
China hiker wears clothing tag to support missing children and expand search
Brand’s owner says that tags featuring information about missing children have been part of their public welfare initiative for four years.
6 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Sexual harassment and assault
Photos of Epstein’s notorious private island released by US Democrats
The luxury Caribbean hideout is where the convicted sex offender allegedly forced underage girls into sex with powerful men.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:25AM
Europe’s refugee crisis
Illegal migrants to UK face clothing and mouth searches for phones, SIM cards
The Home Office says the new powers are needed to gather intelligence quickly on criminal gangs suspected of smuggling migrants.
2 Dec 2025 - 10:39AM
Trending in China
Survivor of child trafficking in China becomes multimillionaire; inspires public
Her adoptive parents were never abusive, but Zeng felt a persistent disconnect; in school, classmates labelled her ‘the picked-up child’.
29 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
Myanmar
Political show? Why Myanmar is again cracking down on cyber scammers
Myanmar’s junta has been under pressure to raid fraud hubs by China as its citizens have been badly affected by these scammers, analysts say.
27 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM
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South Korea
Seoul sanctions Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi in Cambodia crime crackdown
Chen Zhi, the chairman of the Prince Group, is accused of overseeing scam compounds that detained dozens of South Koreans.
27 Nov 2025 - 5:10PM
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The Philippines
As Philippines targets more Pogo figures, can Marcos regain public trust?
The flood-control scandal has a bigger impact on the Philippine president’s approval rating than any anti-Pogo moves, analysts say.
27 Nov 2025 - 6:14PM
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Malaysia
‘Forced to hide just to sleep’: Indonesian helper rescued after years of abuse
The victim was told to hide under a vehicle to avoid detection during a raid at a home in Batu Caves.
27 Nov 2025 - 10:15AM
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Crime
US Justice Department renews bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials
Justice Department says a new law - signed by Trump - supersedes prior rulings to keep the highly anticipated transcripts sealed.
25 Nov 2025 - 11:42AM
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Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo gets life term for human trafficking
The verdict comes at a time when Asean leaders have expressed alarm over rising cybercrimes perpetrated by transnational gangs.
20 Nov 2025 - 6:16PM
Malaysia
Malaysia court charges 11 shipwreck survivors with illegal entry
Rescued after their boat capsized, the Myanmar and Bangladeshi migrants face jail or caning, but did not understand the charges read in court.
19 Nov 2025 - 9:40PM
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