Criminal gangs based in Mynamar are reportedly scamming tens of thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars online.Human trafficking victims operating out of compounds near the Thai border are ...
Turkey’s minimum wage hike seen fuelling prices, hitting inflation outlook
Turkey's larger-than-expected minimum wage hike, which impacts some 7 million workers, is expected to push already elevated inflation even higher in the coming months, economists and sector officials said.
India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off
Peeved over the recent naval exercises between the navies of India and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, the Chinese military on Thursday said defence cooperation between different countries should not harm the interests of third countries and regional peace.
Indonesia’s Java island struck by earthquake of 5.1 magnitude
An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck near the southern coast of Java island in Indonesia on December 28, according to Crisis24. The epicenter was located about 32 miles (52 km) south-southwest of Singaparna,
McDonald’s Indonesia Rolls Out Colorful 50th-Anniversary Hello Kitty Meal
Sanrio is celebrating the 50th birthday of the beloved Hello Kitty character with a cute new addition to its menu. McDonald’s Indonesia is offering a Hello Kitty-themed meal called Hello Kitty’s McDonald’s Prosperity.
Three defence industry leaders removed from China advisory body
Departures are part of purge of figures linked to military, thought to be related to a procurement investigation ...
Hong Kong property agents told to warn homebuyers of the risks of buying off-plan units in mainland China, overseas markets
Estate agents in Hong Kong have been told they must warn people eyeing houses in mainland China and overseas markets of the risks associated with buying off-plan, which include units left unfinished ... ( read original story ...)
DPP’s Lai Ching-te widens lead in polls two weeks before Taiwan presidential election
Poll findings show he and his running-mate have 40.0% of support versus 28.9% for the KMT team. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Despite Protests, Abkhazia Transfers Bichvinta Property to Russia, Beginning the “Annexation” of Georgia
The de facto parliament of Georgia’s occupied region of Abkhazia on December 27 voted to transfer ownership of the Bichvinta ... ( read original story ...)
Stolen drainpipe uncovers meth trafficking at Ga. home, sheriff’s office says
Deputies said a stolen drainpipe led them to a meth trafficking bust in Monroe County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Recently, Monroe County deputies were called to a home ... ( read original story ...)