Two women detained in Brunei vice crackdown
Brunei's Criminal Investigation Department has arrested two local women during separate raids in Kampong Salambigar and Kampong Lumapas on suspicion of involvement in vice activities.
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World Desk
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh tracks geopolitics, trade and ASEAN-level diplomacy.
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Romance scams surge globally as AI makes deception easier and cheaper
Romance scams are becoming one of the fastest-growing forms of online fraud globally, with criminals using artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities and extract millions from unsuspecting victims.
Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s before G7 summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a social media ban for under-16s and introduce stricter online regulations. The announcement comes as he heads to a Group of Seven summit in France amid recent defence ministry turmoil.
Government Commitment Demonstrated Through Bukit Kiara Longhouse Resolution
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched a permanent housing development for Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents, ending a four-decade dispute. Each eligible family will receive two housing units at no cost.
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Three Arrested for Selling and Forging Medical Leave Certificates in Pekan
Authorities in Pekan have arrested three individuals suspected of operating an organised scheme to sell forged medical leave certificates. The suspects, aged in their 30s, are believed to have acted as middlemen in the illegal operation.
Indonesia expands corruption inquiry into free meals scheme as fifth suspect arrested
Indonesian authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in an expanding corruption investigation into the national free meals programme, which has been plagued by alleged embezzlement and food-poisoning incidents affecting millions of students.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'ANTM' documentary, claiming defamation and selective editing
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its America's Next Top Model docuseries, claiming selective editing and omission distorted her responses about contestant allegations.
US Supreme Court Upholds $168 Million Trade Secrets Award Against Tata Consultancy
The US Supreme Court has refused to overturn a $168 million damages award against India-based Tata Consultancy Services, which DXC Technology won in a trade secrets case involving life-insurance software.
Florida sues TikTok for violating child safety law
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, claiming the platform violates state law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts and exposing them to harmful content.