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Cybercriminals are using AI, ransomware-as-a-service models and sophisticated social engineering techniques. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime

In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey

Of the 18 Asian Interpol members that responded to the survey, more than half reported that cybercrime made up 30 per cent of all offences.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

United States

FBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night

Crime

Swede who ‘ruthlessly’ prostituted wife to over 100 men jailed for 4½ years

The prosecutor said the woman had ‘a serious fear’ of her husband, who had warned her ‘the monster would be released’ if she angered him.

A Swedish court jails a 61-year-old man for four years and five months for forcing his wife to have sex with scores of men for payment on Tuesday. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain

UK bans under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube

The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

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Royalty

Norwegian crown princess’ son to be jailed 4 years for rape, domestic violence

One alleged rape took place in ‌the basement ‌of the crown prince’s family home, the court heard.

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United States

US judge reprimanded for having sex in chambers apologises: ‘I have no excuse’

Eleanor Ross wrote an apology letter for falsely accusing the clerk who exposed her conduct of poor work attitude.

Then senior assistant district attorney Eleanor Ross speaks in court on February 17, 2010 in Atlanta. Photo: Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
South China Sea

Opinion | Philippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend

Manila’s security-first approach and alignment with extra-regional powers is at odds with the pragmatic direction of China-Asean relations.

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China's economic recovery

‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators eye neutral enforcement in shift from 2021

Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s US$8 million visa scandal threatens drive for talent, investors

Public-sector corruption is an ‘open secret’ in Indonesia, analysts say, urging Jakarta to make the application process more transparent.

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People queue up at immigration counters at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali in February 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korea

Former South Korean president Yoon given 30 years over Pyongyang drone plot

Yoon is already serving a life sentence for insurrection over his short-lived martial law decree in 2024.

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Yoon Suk-yeol attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as South Korean president on November 18, 2024. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore charges construction firm, boss over Tanjong Katong sinkhole lapses

Ohin Construction’s building works allegedly caused a sinkhole to open up along Tanjong Katong Road South last July, swallowing a car.

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Singapore

Singapore uncovers US$18 million scheme to dodge US mattress tariffs, 3 charged

The men allegedly declared China-made mattresses as Singapore goods to avoid paying US anti-dumping duties.

Thailand

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Police cordon off the site of a bomb blast at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok on August 18, 2015. Photo: AFP
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Animal abuse cases must force Hong Kong to finally update its law

Readers discuss the effort to investigate and deter animal cruelty, a UN report on the environmental costs of data centres, and the sacking of a school principal for swearing.

The Golden Retriever pup was rescued but was so ill it had to be put down. Photo: Facebook / SPCA
Hong Kong

Legal Tales | ‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy

Charity screening of Herman Yau’s latest film sparks reflection on marginalisation, justice and social responsibility in Hong Kong.

Malaysia

‘No further action’ as Malaysia ends probe into ex-anti-corruption chief

Businessman Albert Tei slams ‘double standards’ after prosecutors say the complaint did not ‘meet the legal threshold’ for further action.

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Indonesia

Indonesian soldiers jailed for up to 3 years over acid attack on activist

Amnesty International called the trial for the attack, which left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye, ‘a blatant whitewash’.

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An Indonesian military police officer escorts military personnel charged over an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus into the courtroom on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Filipino ex-cop in South Korean’s murder caught after 2 years on the run

Rafael Dumlao had been in hiding since the Philippine Supreme Court upheld a lower court conviction for Jee Ick-joo’s murder.

Malaysia

‘Get a room’: viral cuddling video sparks Malaysia morality row

While social media comments were generally hostile, some have asked people to ‘just let them be’.

Thailand

Thailand’s Thaksin officially free but faces new multimillion tax battle

The former prime minister, who was released on parole last month, has had his electronic monitoring device removed.

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Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra thanks supporters upon arriving back home after his release from Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok on May 11. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’

The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.

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People stand next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 10 months over seditious messages thrown from Hong Kong flat

Raymond Wong wrote offensive messages targeting police, judges and mainland residents and threw them out of his window.

Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

Integrity non-negotiable, Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar

Danny Woo also says corruption harms prosperity at its core and attacks the foundations of society.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | National security law refinement aims to clarify, plug loopholes

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok delivers a speech at the National Security Legal Forum at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 15. Photo: Nora Tam
US-China relations

Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases

Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.

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US prosecutors say a Chinese-born resident of the American state of Georgia hid a prior deportation order and immigration history under a different identity before becoming a US citizen in 2006. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain

UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop kids sending nude images

If firms do not act, the PM said, ‘we will change the law … when it comes to the safety of our children, standing by is not an option’.

Hong Kong society

Calls to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

Controversy over unregistered infant has shone spotlight on whether doctors should check birth certificates of children they treat.

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