Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java
A fire has torn through a traditional village in Indonesia’s West Java province, destroying more than 70 homes and leaving over 400 people homeless, according to Al Jazeera.
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Called Off After Education Minister Quits
India's 'cockroach' protest, which had drawn widespread public attention, was called off after the country's education minister resigned from his post. The resignation came amid growing controversy over comments that sparked protests across the nation.
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine coastguard vessels in the South China Sea has heightened regional tensions. According to the Philippine Navy, one soldier was injured during the incident.
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for trafficking at least 34 babies, most bound for Singapore, leaving a key question about their future. According to BBC.
India ‘cockroach’ protesters to meet government amid ongoing stalemate
India's 'cockroach' protesters will hold talks with the government as the standoff continues, according to AOL.com.
Tech Titan Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $644m in Landmark Divorce
A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944bn won (£483m; $644m), marking one of the largest divorce settlements in the country's history.
Indian Activist Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks, according to Al Jazeera.
British Woman Jailed for 6 Years in Hong Kong Over False Rape Allegation
A British woman has been jailed for six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting the course of justice after making a false allegation of rape, according to court reports.
India Modi Government Faces Growing Protests Amid ‘Cockroach’ Controversy
India's Modi government is under increasing pressure as protests by the youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) intensify in Delhi, according to BBC News.
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, according to local media.
China Detains Scientist Who Studied North Korea Nuclear Tests
China has detained a U.S. seismologist, Chen Youlin, on espionage charges, according to his family and a hostage advocacy group. He was arrested in November 2024 during a visit to Beijing to see family.
Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 in Defamation Case
A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 to two ministers who had sued them for defamation over an article referencing their property transactions, according to the BBC.
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Australian police have released previously unseen photographs from their investigation into the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, according to the BBC.
Sydney Daycare Worker Charged with 329 Child Abuse Offences
A Sydney childcare worker has been charged with 329 child abuse offences over a 16-year period, according to the Australian Federal Police.
China Evacuates Nearly 2 Million as Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall
China evacuated nearly two million people as Typhoon Bavi made landfall, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to the eastern coast, according to ABC News & Headlines.