Police raids

Taipei mayor defends city’s inclusivity after gay bar raid sparks protests

A protestor holding a sign as people march and protest after the police raided a gay bar ahead of the annual Taiwan Pride parade, in Taipei, on Oct 4.

Gay bar raid tests Taipei’s queer-friendly image ahead of Pride parade

People protest after police raided a gay bar ahead of the annual Taiwan Pride parade later in October.

Police probing 259 people over scams that cost victims $5.2 million

The 181 men and 78 women are allegedly involved in more than 648 cases of scams.

82 arrested, over $46,700 worth of drugs seized in CNB raids

A suspected drug offender arrested during a five-day islandwide operation from Sept 14 to 18.

Singapore police raid Radiant World office as probe widens

A spokesperson for the Singapore police said that investigations were ongoing and further details were not available.

Singaporean kidnapped in Malaysia, safe after rescue in Kedah: S’pore police

Two people who were suspected to be part of a kidnapping syndicate were shot dead after firing at police during the raid, and six others were arrested.

Malaysia police bust two scam centres in Forest City; at least 194 foreigners to be charged

A total of 1,900 electronic gadgets were seized from the premises, including 313 computers, 1,557 mobile phones, 17 laptops, 10 modems, as well as a car.

Kyoto school searched over fatal boat accident during Okinawa field trip

The Fukutsu, one of two boats that capsized in Nago, Okinawa, in March, being brought ashore on March 16. Two people, including a 17-year-old student, died in the incident.

Thailand arrests boxing manager for child trafficking

ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine, 6 days after similar death in Texas

A drone view showing members of law enforcement working at the scene of a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026.

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