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Japan to study GPS tracking of stalkers as part of countermeasures review

The proposed system would require offenders with restraining orders under the anti-stalking law to wear the devices.
The proposed system would require offenders with restraining orders under the anti-stalking law to wear the devices.

Taiwan says no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure

A television screen shows a live broadcast of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A television screen shows a live broadcast of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Singapore’s online harms agency to start on June 29; veteran civil servant to be commissioner

A person using a phone and a computer.
A person using a phone and a computer.

Jail for woman who made helper do squats until she had leg cramps and could not stand properly

On May 7, Eylaiza Benazir Mohamad Ausman was sentenced to seven months’ jail and a fine of $5,000.
On May 7, Eylaiza Benazir Mohamad Ausman was sentenced to seven months’ jail and a fine of $5,000.

Murders of Mexican journalists nearly double in 2025, advocacy group says

People walk by pictures of murdered journalists and activists displayed on an altar on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo
People walk by pictures of murdered journalists and activists displayed on an altar on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo

Man previously jailed over post on then President Halimah charged with using criminal force on cops

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

Former employee sues MrBeast’s company over harassment claims

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, found fame for his brand of provocative philanthropy. For example, he paid a man US$10,000 (S$12,800) for every day he could stay in a grocery store.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, found fame for his brand of provocative philanthropy. For example, he paid a man US$10,000 (S$12,800) for every day he could stay in a grocery store.

Lawmakers in Indonesia press universities over handling of sexual harassment

Nationwide, all public universities have established such task forces, while implementation in private universities has reached about 65 per cent.
Nationwide, all public universities have established such task forces, while implementation in private universities has reached about 65 per cent.

US labour secretary steps down amid internal investigation

Ms Lori Chavez-DeRemer is expected to be interviewed in the probe soon.
Ms Lori Chavez-DeRemer is expected to be interviewed in the probe soon.

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers

FILE PHOTO: People wait in a long assistance line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) in Seattle, Washington, U.S. December 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People wait in a long assistance line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) in Seattle, Washington, U.S. December 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo

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