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Indonesia President Prabowo calls acid attack on activist ‘terrorism’

Activists from the Advocacy Team for Democracy hold up posters in support of Mr Andrie Yunus at a press conference in Central Jakarta on Mar 16.

At least 80 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops repel base assault, military says

A Nigerian police truck stands at the deserted Maiduguri Monday Market the morning after multiple explosions struck the northeastern city of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Kingimi

Man in remand after absconding in assault case, earlier jailed over post on then President Halimah

Vickreman Harvey Chettiar was charged with failing to attend a court session on July 23, 2025, without reasonable excuse, after being released on bail.

18 months’ probation for teen who assaulted cop, causing nose fracture

The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted the officer who arrived at the scene.

Fraying loyalist base will challenge Iran's new leader - and Islamic Republic's survival

A woman holds a placard with an image of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Man arrested for allegedly slapping 4-year-old boy outside Woodlands pre-school

The boy was allegedly slapped after showing his middle finger during a game of catching.

Geylang red-light district fight: Elderly man with stab wounds to chest dies

The Straits Times understands both men are in their 50s and suffered injuries possibly caused by sharp objects.

Fraying loyalist base will challenge Iran’s next leader - and Islamic Republic’s survival

A man waves an Iranian flag, as Muslims attend Friday prayer, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US Senator Warren targets US ammunition sales linked to Mexican cartels

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks about the future of the Democratic Party during a newsmaker event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

French appeals court lowers charges against police officer facing trial for killing of teenager

FILE PHOTO: People hold placards during a demonstration to demand justice two years after the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old teenager killed by a French police officer during a traffic stop, in Nanterre, near Paris, France, June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

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