December 4, 2025

Customs Foil Attempt to Smuggle 11 Endangered Birds at Kochi Airport

Customs officials at Kochi Airport stopped a family from Malappuram arriving from Thailand with 11 endangered birds. The birds are protected under CITES. Authorities launched an investigation and handed over the family to forest officials.

December 4, 2025

South Korea Developing App to Track Stalkers’ Real-Time Location

South Korea’s justice ministry is creating an app that lets stalking victims see their stalkers' real-time locations on a map. This is part of updated laws to improve safety and speed up police protection.

December 4, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Deaths Rise to 159; Scaffolding Mesh Must Be Removed by Saturday

Hong Kong’s deadly apartment fire death toll climbs to 159. Officials order removal of all scaffolding mesh by Saturday. Police continue investigations and arrests.

December 4, 2025

Author Lauren Ashley Mastrosa Faces Child Abuse Charges Over Book Content

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa is charged with child abuse material allegations over her novel Daddy’s Little Toy. Police claim the book depicts sexual content with a young child. Mastrosa denies the claims, saying the character is an adult role-playing. The court hearing in Sydney continues.

December 4, 2025

Thailand Seizes $318M in Assets, Issues 42 Arrest Warrants in Major Online Scam Crackdown

Thailand seized assets worth $318 million and issued 42 arrest warrants targeting online scam networks linked to Prince Group. The move exposes cross-border fraud and human trafficking in Southeast Asia.