Two women detained in Brunei vice raids
Brunei's Criminal Investigation Department has arrested two local women during separate operations in Kampong Salambigar and Kampong Lumapas on suspicion of involvement in vice-related activities.
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World Desk
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh tracks geopolitics, trade and ASEAN-level diplomacy.
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The Art of Digital Deception: How Romance Scammers Prey on the Lonely
Romance scams are rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent forms of online fraud globally, with artificial intelligence making it easier for criminals to create convincing fake identities and deceive vulnerable victims.
Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s before G7 summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on social media use for under-16s on Monday, alongside measures restricting chatbots and imposing curfews on older teenagers. The announcement comes before he travels to the G7 summit in France.
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Bukit Kiara Longhouse Settlement Demonstrates Government's Resolve, Says Ramanan
The government's resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents' housing crisis reflects its commitment to addressing longstanding community issues without delay, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
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Three Arrested For Selling And Forging Medical Leave Certificates In Pekan
Authorities in Pekan have arrested three people accused of operating an organised scheme to sell forged medical leave certificates obtained from a government clinic. The suspects allegedly sold the documents for RM50 to RM200 each.
Indonesia Expands Corruption Probe into Free Meals Scheme, Arrests Fifth Suspect
Indonesian authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in an expanding corruption investigation into the national free meals programme. The probe has already ensnared three former leaders of the National Nutrition Agency.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, citing defamation
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy, and production company EverWonder Studio over a docuseries about America's Next Top Model, alleging selective editing misrepresented her responses to allegations.
US Supreme Court dismisses Tata's challenge to $168 million trade secrets damages award
India's Tata Consultancy Services has failed to overturn a $168 million damages award imposed by the US Supreme Court after allegedly misappropriating trade secrets from DXC Technology related to life-insurance software.
Florida sues TikTok over child safety law violations
Florida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform violates state law by permitting children under 14 to access accounts and exposing them to harmful content.