Asia Pacific

Sydney Taekwondo Instructor Kills 7-Year-Old Student, Child's Parents in Shocking Triple Murder

Kwang Kyung Yoo, owner of the Lion's Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy, killed Min Cho, 41, and her son at his academy before driving to their home and fatally stabbing Cho's husband and the child's 39-year-old father, Steven Cho.

Feb 21, 2024

By Manthan C.

Domino's Japan Issues Apology After Employee Filmed Picking His Nose, Wiping Finger on Pizza Dough

The fast-food chain issued a statement, saying that the dough had not been used for consumption as it undergoes a fermentation process and have initiated strict action against the employee and the outlet.

Feb 14, 2024

By Manthan C.

Pressure Mounts on South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee as Ruling Party Urges Apology over Dior Handbag Controversy

The South Korean ruling party intensifies calls for First Lady Kim Keon-hee to apologize amid controversy over her acceptance of a Dior handbag from a pastor, escalating tensions ahead of the upcoming elections. The party seeks resolution and accountability in response to public scrutiny.

Jan 22, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Taiwan Goes to Poll Today Amid Warnings From China

Some 19.5 eligible voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots on Saturday to elect a new President and Parliament amid growing warnings from China that Taipei's future was at "crossroads".

Jan 13, 2024

By IBT News Desk

Singapore to recruit auxiliary police officers from India, other Asian countries: Shanmugam

Home and Law Minister of Singapore said that the city state is considering hiring auxiliary police officers (APOs) from Asian nations like India, China, the Philippines and Myanmar.

Jan 11, 2024

By IBT News Desk

Indian-Origin Security Guard Sentenced to 3 Weeks In Prison For Pocketing Louis Vuitton Wallet Dropped by Resident In Singapore

A. Murugaiya, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust by dishonest misappropriation

Jan 6, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Indian-origin former Football Association of Singapore official faces 15 charges for duping, siphoning off S$609,000

Rikram Jit Singh Randhir Singh has admitted his crime and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau has already seized the profits

Jan 5, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Japan Airlines Flight Engulfed in Flames at Haneda Airport after Collision, Miraculous Escape for 367 Passengers Onboard

In a harrowing incident at Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines flight caught fire, resulting in a miraculous escape for all 379 passengers onboard. The dramatic scene unfolded with flames engulfing the aircraft upon landing

Jan 3, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Indian-Origin Doctor Acquitted of Molestation Charges in Singapore After Compensating Victim

A 35-year-old Indian-origin doctor accused of molesting a woman in Singapore has been acquitted after paying compensation to the victim.

Dec 20, 2023

By IBT News Desk

Who is Lao Rohngzi? The Sensational "Serial Killer" of 1990s in China Executed After Top Court Approves Her Death Sentence

Female "Serial Killer" Loa Rongzhi was executed in East China's Jinaxi Province for her active role in murdering 7 people including a 2-year-old

Dec 20, 2023

By Anshul Panda

Deadly Earthquake of 6.2 Magnitude Rocks Northwestern China, 116 Killed

The disaster unfolded in Gansu Province's Jishishan County, prompting urgent rescue efforts and revealing challenges in relief operations in the cold, earthquake-prone region.

Dec 19, 2023

By Anshul Panda

Marapi Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Claims 11 Lives, Search for Missing Climbers Temporarily Halted

Eleven climbers lost their lives in West Sumatra as the Marapi volcano erupted, prompting a temporary halt in the search for 12 missing individuals. The eruption, reaching 3 km in the sky, led to evacuations and raised alert levels in the region.

Dec 5, 2023

By Anshul Panda

Mystery Pneumonia: China Brings Back Masks and Social Distancing

Beijing Children's Hospital told state media CCTV that more than 7,000 children were being admitted daily to the institution

Nov 28, 2023

By Nirmal Narayanan

Korean Woman Obsessed with True Crime Who Disguised Herself as Student to Kill Tutor 'Out of Curiosity' Sentenced to Life in Prison

Jung Yoo-jung, 23, was obssessed with true crime and murder from TV programs and books.

Nov 25, 2023

By Manthan C.

New Zealand Teacher Struck Off After Sexual Favors From Student on School Trip, 'Misappropriately Touching' Another Under Class Desk

Dilworth teacher Julia Brown was struck off by a Teacher's Tribunal in the wake of allegations that she had sexual relationships with two of her students.

Nov 22, 2023

By Manthan C.

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