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WORLD6d agoTaiwan man wins lawsuit but gets jailed for using robot vacuum to record wife’s affairA man in Taiwan who used a robot vacuum cleaner to gather evidence of his wife’s affair won a civil lawsuit but was subsequently sentenced to prison for invading her privacy. A recently released court ruling, reported by local media, disclosed that the man, whose identity remains confidential, got married in 2021. The couple lived with his parents and only visited their holiday home during holidays. In September 2023, the man discovered a used toothbrush at the holiday home, heightening his...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoScandal in South Korea: Irregular closure of missing persons cases investigated after the discovery of two bodiesA Jeju police officer is being investigated for irregularly closing missing persons cases. The scandal erupted after the discovery of two bodies.Clarín
WORLD6d agoBodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandalA police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoFamily seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail timeThe family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in the country in July 2000 for the possession of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and placed on remand. He was later convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. While the court recently ruled that his...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoNorth Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisNorth Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to the Asian Games being held in Japan. This marks a notable instance of international participation by North Korea in a major sporting event.asahi.com · Japan
WORLD6d agoAkane says ICC and the rule of law will survive U . S . sanctions | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAkane has stated that the International Criminal Court and the rule of law will endure despite sanctions imposed by the United States.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 26Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees experience 'bringing children to work' event: 'It's easier to work than at home'Asahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 26Student of the Year Awards celebrates 45 years of excellence, announces new vision for nurturing Hong Kong’s future leadersCelebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards unveiled a series of forward-looking initiatives while honouring a community-minded student-athlete from Ying Wa College with the Grand Prize for exemplifying this year’s theme: “Leadership in Action: Shaping the Possible.” Organised by the South China Morning Post and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, with support from the Education Bureau, the annual awards programme reached another milestone this...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown airHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial ⁠hub, is proposing ⁠to gradually restrict ⁠petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from its downtown area from mid-2027, as part of a planned low-emission zone (LEZ), according to state-run Thanh Nien newspaper. Under the proposal, the ‌city would pilot the LEZ from July 2027 in its core downtown area and the new Thu Thiem urban area, covering roughly 930 hectares (2,300 acres), Thanh Nien reported, citing city authorities. From early 2029, the LEZ will expand...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Monk remanded after alleged theft of Monkey King statue from Hong Kong templeA mainland Chinese Buddhist monk has been remanded in custody after allegedly stealing a statue of the Monkey King, a deity famed in classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, from a Hong Kong temple. The 57-year-old, Zha Jianxin, appeared in West Kowloon Court on Wednesday after being charged with one count of theft involving a statue belonging to Lung Mo Temple in Tsuen Wan. The statue, valued at HK$2,000 (US$255), depicts Sun Wukong, the mythological Monkey King from the 16th-century...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26How AFL is being used to boost Indonesian relationsAustralian Rules Football (AFL) is reportedly being utilized as a tool to enhance diplomatic relations with Indonesia. This illustrates the use of cultural activities in international diplomacy.bunburymail.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 26Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharges firearm at baseA Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the force had strict regulations on the use of firearms and that the incident was being investigated.South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Honor Flight gives closure to Vietnam War veteransThe Honor Flight program is providing a sense of closure to Vietnam War veterans. This initiative acknowledges and supports those who served in the conflict.thebeacon.net · United States
WORLDAug 26Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on TaiwanMalaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 26What the old Japanese proverb means: "When the heat has passed, one forgets the shade of the trees"The phrase warns about how easily we forget help when it is no longer urgent. Its central teaching is that gratitude should remain even after the need passes.Clarín
WORLDAug 25René González Criticizes Media Over Daughter Scholarship in JapanRené González has criticized the media regarding his daughter's scholarship in Japan. This involves a public figure's personal and media-related concerns.cubaheadlines.com · Cuba
WORLDAug 25China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctionsChina has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 25Philippines may be moving up , but 74 % of Filipinos still worry about rising costs , FWD study findsA study by FWD indicates that despite potential national progress, a large majority of Filipinos remain concerned about rising costs. This highlights persistent economic anxieties among the population.shangbao.com.ph · Philippines
WORLDAug 25Singapore - Vietnam Strategic Dialogue to be enduring platform for next - gen leaders to connect : Chan Chun SingA strategic dialogue between Singapore and Vietnam is established as a lasting platform for future leaders to foster connections and cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDAug 25Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crashA suspect linked to a HK$7 million (US$893,200) gold robbery at Hong Kong International Airport has been arrested after crashing his car inside Tate’s Cairn Tunnel. The 21-year-old man was driving a private car towards Sha Tin around 3am on Tuesday when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Police discovered around 66 grams of suspected cocaine, five e-cigarette cartridges suspected to contain etomidate, and drug paraphernalia on the driver and inside the vehicle, with the illicit haul valued at...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet gardenA woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it at the pet garden at Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on January 20. The court heard that after the golden retriever pounced on a Pomeranian, its owner picked up the smaller dog to shield it from the attack. The retriever...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
WORLDAug 25Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revampThe Japan Monkey Centre, a primate zoo in central Japan known for its winter tradition of monkeys warming themselves by bonfires, will close from mid-October to renovate ageing facilities before reopening in several years. Home to about 700 monkeys of around 50 species, the facility in Inuyama, Aichi prefecture, will open only on weekends and holidays from September, and close its gates from October 19. During the closure, it plans to use social media to post updates on the monkeys and hold...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sitesFeel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. Public debate over Hong Kong’s recent heatwave has rightly focused on protecting frontline workers. However, one group remains largely absent from the discussion: site managers and project supervisors who carry responsibility for worker safety, project delivery and contractual...South China Morning Post
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