Singapore is known to have some of the toughest anti-drug regulations in the world. The law specifies the death penalty will be imposed on anyone caught trafficking over 15g of heroin or 500g of cannabis. The city-state stresses such rules are necessary to protect society. On Friday, Singaporean national Saridewi Djamani became the first woman in the country to receive …

Armed men in Niger announced a coup d’état on national television, ordering the destruction of the constitution, the suspension of all institutions, and the closing of the country’s borders. Members of the presidential guard, a critical Western ally in the struggle against Islamist insurgency in West Africa, were holding President Mohamed Bazoum. This coup represents yet another instance of political …

In response to President Xi Jinping’s invitation, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo travelled to China. This visit is particularly significant since it occurs during the 10-year transition of Indonesia and China’s relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The main goal of President Jokowi’s visit is to explore strategic investments in electric vehicles and other critical industries that will deepen bilateral …

Nick Clegg, the President of Global Affairs of Meta, recently talked about the subject of artificial intelligence (AI). He discussed the widespread impact of AI with an Indian English-language news magazine India Today.  According to Meta’s Nick Clegg, every tech firm will soon become an AI company. He also urged India, the European Union and the United States to align …

Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the President of the Philippines, discussed the possibility of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) allowing member nations to engage informally with Myanmar’s military junta “without sacrificing the issue of human rights.” Southeast Asian governments held a meeting in Putrajaya, a city in Malaysia, south of Kuala Lumpur. …

Hong Kong CEO John Lee has embarked on a visit to Malaysia, his first visit to the country since taking reins as the fifth chief executive in 2022, to strengthen ties between the two states. He will call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and discuss bilateral cooperation with top officials.  The Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) confirmed that …

“The Uncanny Counter” season 2 is set to return to Netflix. The streaming platform has finally released a five-minute-long trailer for the upcoming K-drama.  The Uncanny Counter 2 will include new faces joining the battle between demon hunters and evil demons. The trailer shows various intriguing storylines. It is scheduled to premiere on July 29. The Uncanny Counter is a …

As Thailand struggles to name a new prime minister, one of the most controversial former holders of the job, Thaksin Shinawatra, plans to get back home in August following years of self-imposed exile, his daughter Paetongtarn has confirmed in a Facebook post. His August 10 return comes at a politically sensitive time for the country as the Pheu Thai party, …

Singapore is set to carry out its first execution of a woman, since 2004, found guilty of possession of about 30g of heroin. Saridewi Djamani was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty in 2018 for drug trafficking. The last woman to be executed was 36-year-old Yen May Woen, a hairdresser. She was hanged in 2004.  Chiara Sangiorgio, Amnesty International’s death …

On July 20, 2023, Indonesia opened the first state-backed cryptocurrency exchange under the Commodities Futures Trading Supervisory Agency’s oversight. This ground-breaking program promotes a secure and ethical trading environment while strengthening the legal framework governing the nation’s thriving cryptocurrency industry. The newly launched cryptocurrency exchange lists authorised cryptocurrency firms, including well-known brands like Binance, Ripple, Ethereum, Tether, and Bitcoin. The …