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Crime in Hong Kong
2 arrested in Hong Kong as customs seizes 249 vials of botulinum toxin
Customs officers inspected parcel sent from South Korea and later arrested 2 people at delivery address.
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The Philippines
Philippine court stops VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment on technicality
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong authorities may appeal against ruling on opposite-sex public toilet use
25 Jul 2025 - 11:44AM
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court says judge wrong to order lawyer to pay HK$1,400 over being late
Ruling concerned Judge Eddie Yip’s order that barrister compensate fellow lawyers for being 10 minutes late to trial due to rainstorm, traffic.
24 Jul 2025 - 8:16PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong LGBTQ groups in push to get public’s support for same-sex rights bill
Four groups launch petition as Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill faces strong opposition from most lawmakers.
24 Jul 2025 - 10:51PM
Climate change
World’s top court just changed the game for climate action
The landmarks ruling holds that countries and big corporations have a legal duty to shield people from environmental harm.
24 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
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Hong Kong
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How a trip to Paris showed that in Hong Kong, nothing is impossible
Recent Department of Justice seminar in the French capital underscored the country’s strong connections with Hong Kong.
24 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
Japan
Whale of a row in Japan as Interpol drops activist’s red notice
Tokyo’s foreign ministry has vowed to continue requesting the Sea Shepherd founder’s extradition to Japan.
24 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Indonesia
Indonesian ex-minister’s jail term: corruption or ‘politically’ motivated?
Analysts question basis of court ruling and whether former trade minister’s close ties to opposition politician Anies Baswedan was a factor in verdict.
23 Jul 2025 - 6:05PM
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India
Skeletal remains force India to probe Dharmasthala mass burial claims
Hundreds of secret burials linked to Dharmasthala, Karnataka, have come to light as a whistle-blower eyewitness seeks protection.
22 Jul 2025 - 4:10PM
US-China relations
China says Wells Fargo exec banned from leaving country due to ‘criminal case’
Despite spotlight on Chenyue Mao matter, foreign ministry says it will ‘welcome people from all countries to travel and do business in China’.
21 Jul 2025 - 7:31PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s top court to hear Anwar’s immunity bid in sexual harassment case
The prime minister faces a civil suit filed by a former research aide who has accused him of sexual assault at his private residence in 2018.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:45PM
Singapore
Singapore plans to list etomidate in vapes as illegal drug
The use of etomidate, typically mixed with vape juice in so-called K-pods, has been a source of concern for Singapore’s authorities.
20 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
South Korea
South Korea raids Unification Church as Kim Keon-hee’s corruption probe widens
It is ‘extremely rare’ for South Korean law enforcement to raid the church’s headquarters, the head of a religious research institute says.
19 Jul 2025 - 3:09PM
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Britain
UK teenager admits plotting terror attack with gun
Muhammad Billal’s terror attack planning involved researching ‘accessible shooting ranges’ and ‘chest rigs’ designed to hold ammunition.
18 Jul 2025 - 9:25PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan
Transport chief says regulations will prioritise public interest and drivers’ livelihoods, prevent excessive fares.
18 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia has a new chief justice but appointment stirs fresh controversy
Wan Ahmad Farid’s political ties to 1MDB scandal-hit Najib have raised concerns about judicial independence.
18 Jul 2025 - 6:49PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong student warned AI porn case is ‘not closed’ despite formal apology
University of Hong Kong pledges to ‘cooperate with law enforcement, further review the case and take action when appropriate’, amid backlash.
18 Jul 2025 - 12:00AM
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Malaysia
Police in Kelantan detain over 20 for ‘gay party’, condoms and HIV pills found
More than 100 men were believed to have attended the first such event uncovered in Kelantan, according to local police.
17 Jul 2025 - 6:26PM
Artificial intelligence
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Charting a course in AI seas: why barristers are still captains of legal ship
AI first mate is capable of charting voyages needed by the barrister but it cannot be given greater responsibility than the captain.
17 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Malaysia
In no rush to judge: Malaysia’s rulers forgo naming new justices
A prolonged leadership vacuum in the judiciary could damage public trust in Malaysia’s legal system, experts warn.
17 Jul 2025 - 12:44AM
Indonesia
14 Indonesian babies trafficked to Singapore? Jakarta’s envoy has his doubts
West Java’s police say they have uncovered a baby trafficking syndicate and arrested 12 people, with Singapore targeted as a key market.
16 Jul 2025 - 3:09PM
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Cambodia
Revoking citizenship: Cambodia’s new weapon against dissent
The new power passed amid border tensions with Thailand is really about consolidating control, critics say. But some in Cambodia defend it.
16 Jul 2025 - 4:02PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong 47: appeals by 11 opposition figures jailed for subversion roll on
Lawyers argue defendants cannot be held liable under national security law for efforts to oust the city leader via constitutional means.
16 Jul 2025 - 1:55AM
Malaysia
Malaysia to seek lawyers’ views as anger over judge selection process mounts
With the judiciary facing a severe shortage soon, lawyers are concerned about potential political interference to fill the vacancies.
15 Jul 2025 - 4:55PM
The Philippines
How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines
Observers warn the Pogo industry’s replication in Pakistan is part of ‘a natural progression’ for illegal networks.
15 Jul 2025 - 4:12PM
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Hong Kong society
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Deepfake porn case in Hong Kong highlights need for vigilance on legal front
The case of a university student using AI to generate pornographic images raises questions about the adequacy of current regulations.
15 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
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Same-sex recognition attests to Hong Kong’s rule of law and vitality
Move to grant same-sex couples rights upholds court ruling and reflects a city cognisant of the right to disagree respectfully.
15 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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