Korean Air has halted shipments of roosters to the Philippines following investigations into alleged smuggling of fighting birds and the introduction of U.S. legislation targeting the practice.
French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video
A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back.
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games
If there’s one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it’s Japan.
South Korean court convicts wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges
An appeals court has raised to four years the sentence for the wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for corruption, about two months after her husband was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drug crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.
Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a court document seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
What to know as ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance
The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan’s capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington.
The ‘becoming Chinese’ meme shows China’s soft power moment is here
Have you “become Chinese”?
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday.
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