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Singapore has issued Internal Security Act orders against a 19-year-old student and a 30-year-old man radicalised by the Gaza conflict. The cases reveal evolving extremist recruitment strategies blending multiple ideologies, raising regional security concerns.
Northern Japan experienced a 7.2-magnitude earthquake off Iwate prefecture, with tremors felt across the country. Despite the quake's strength, authorities reported no casualties or major structural damage.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested two individuals, reportedly including pro-democracy bookseller Leticia Wong, on charges of selling seditious materials and receiving foreign funding, marking another concerning step in the erosion of civil liberties.
Philippine authorities have detained a 14-year-old female student for posting threats of violence against Tolosa National High School on social media. The incident follows a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students.
Malaysian police have arrested 1,156 individuals and executed 868 raids in a nationwide enforcement campaign against illegal gambling syndicates capitalising on the FIFA World Cup 2026.
US safety authorities have launched an investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas that killed a 76-year-old resident. The victim's family has filed a lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages against Tesla.
Three International Criminal Court judges have filed a federal lawsuit challenging sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, claiming the measures violate US law and constitutional protections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wrapped up his testimony in multiple corruption trials, marking a significant moment in Israel's legal proceedings as the country manages complex diplomatic pressures from a renewed US-Iran nuclear agreement.
Gautam Adani's legal representatives have asked a US federal judge to formally dismiss criminal charges following the Justice Department's decision to drop the prosecution last month.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to deliberately addict children through algorithmic manipulation. The company faces potential fines up to 6% of global revenue under the Digital Services Act.
A foreign male suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign female student in Bandar Sunway has been remanded in police custody for seven days as investigations intensify.
Singapore authorities charged 41 motorists with drink-driving offences in a single day, with three cases involving drivers who allegedly lost consciousness while operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol.
Malaysian authorities have confiscated 650kg of cannabis buds at KLIA since January as part of a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking. The operation has resulted in 38 arrests, including foreign nationals.
Myanmar authorities arrested four Chinese nationals operating illegally in Muse Township, seizing 34 mobile phones, eight computers, and related equipment used in online scamming and gambling schemes.
South Korean Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, clearing the way for a competitive August convention race involving Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former leader Song Young-gil.
The death toll from a warehouse collapse in Kolkata's Taratala area has climbed to 11 as rescue operations continue. West Bengal's Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive audit of all building approvals and suspended non-essential construction across the region.
Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal has authorised consumer advocacy group Which? to proceed with a £3 billion damages claim against Apple, alleging the tech firm illegally restricted customer choice in cloud storage services.
Cambodia's Supreme Court was expected to rule on Thursday on an appeal by two journalists convicted of treason for posting photographs from a restricted military zone near the Thai border, a case that has raised serious questions about judicial independence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has approved raising annual grants for neighbourhood watch groups (KRT) nationwide to RM10,000 from RM6,000, marking the first increase in a decade. Disbursement begins January 1, 2027.
Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accused of leading a transnational network that laundered scam proceeds through illegal crypto mining, following a Reuters investigation exposing connections to organised crime.
Sri Lankan anti-corruption authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, on suspicion of negotiating a half-billion-rupee bribe to free an extradited drug lord in a case that reflects ongoing graft investigations under the new administration.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected claims of systemic corruption within his Socialist party following the imprisonment of a former senior aide in a graft investigation that could destabilise his administration.