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Nov 11
02:38
PH Rappler
Philippines
DOJ starts process to extradite Apollo Quiboloy, others to US
Quiboloy and two others have been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's most wanted list since 2022
Nov 11
01:59
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesian police arrest online scam suspects in Philippines
Indonesian police have arrested dozens of suspects linked to online scam syndicates in the Philippines and are bringing ...
Nov 10
22:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
AG was right to question Najib’s discharge order, says lawyer
Hafiz Hassan says corrections to the earlier order justify the attorney-general’s scrutiny, describing accusations of defying the king as misplaced.
Nov 10
21:08
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US lawmakers urge new Epstein investigations in damning report
The report concluded that Jeffrey Epstein's crimes after 2005 could have been prevented had federal investigators and prosecutors pursued the original allegations against him more aggressively.
Nov 10
17:47
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Quiboloy extradition case filed in Makati Court; US seeks his surrender
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has formally moved to bring Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy to American courts, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirming that an extradition …
Nov 10
16:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Hontiveros welcomes indictment of Topacio
SEN. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday welcomed a Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of cyberlibel charges against six individuals accused of spreading false claims that she bribed and coached witnesses …
Nov 10
16:02
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BOC seizes P524M in agriculture products in Valenzuela
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P524.27 million worth of agricultural products from a Valenzuela City warehouse, including nearly 100,000 sacks of red onions valued at P372.3 million, as part of an …
Nov 10
13:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Shouts of ‘Bossku’ as Najib arrives at Taman Duta home
The former prime minister arrived at his residence at 9.29pm.
Nov 10
13:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Anwar quotes Prophet’s warning on unequal punishment after Najib’s house arrest
The prime minister cites a portion of a hadith which warns against unequal punishment for theft.
Nov 10
12:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
‘Thank God’, Rosmah says as she awaits Najib’s return
Members of the media have camped outside the former prime minister's home since about 3pm in anticipation of his return.
Nov 10
12:14
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Only courts can draft orders in criminal matters, says Shafee
The lawyer for former prime minister Najib Razak says lawyers have no authority to draft orders such as the Nov 6 order of discharge.
Nov 10
12:00
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Cebu shipping firm: Not under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Shipping company Gothong Southern has denied involvement in an investigation into the alleged illegal transport of foreign cigarettes, after reports linking shipping industry personalities to the multimillion-peso smuggling …
Nov 10
12:00
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Palace: Corruption issues affecting OVP employees’ mental health
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday raised corruption and excessive pressure as possible causes of the mental health concerns among employees of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During a meeting …
Nov 10
11:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Let’s close the book on Najib’s house arrest, says Zahid
The Umno president calls for an end to debates over the matter, saying everyone must respect the king's decision and authority.
Nov 10
11:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Should have been me, says Hannah over Loke’s resignation
The federal territories minister says the DAP secretary-general wanted ministers from the party to complete their work.
Nov 10
11:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Quiboloy extradition case filed in Makati Court; US seeks his surrender
The United States has moved to bring Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy before American courts, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirming that an extradition petition against the fugitive …
Nov 10
10:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Najib’s lawyer unsure of conditions attached to house arrest
Shafee Abdullah, however, believes that visitors will have to apply for permission to see the former prime minister.
Nov 10
10:37
CN South China Morning Post
China
China’s top general targets PLA arms in call for joint military-civilian corruption watch
China’s most senior general has called for joint efforts by military and civilian officials to combat corruption within the People’s Liberation Army, specifically targeting the development of major weapons systems. General Zhang …
Nov 10
09:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Loke steps down as transport minister
This follows the High Court order allowing Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest.
Nov 10
09:00
PH GMA Network
Philippines
NBI files charges vs. 13 tagged in P13-B cigarette smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against 13 individuals linked to the smuggling of P13 billion worth of cigarettes into the Philippines.
Nov 10
08:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
House arrest for Najib as court issues fresh order
The former prime minister will serve the remainder of his SRC sentence at home from today until Aug 23, 2028.
Nov 10
08:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Not cutting-edge: Men armed with scissors in Tuaran gang robbery to be sentenced on Nov 20
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — Three men who pleaded guilty to a charge of gang robbery armed with scissors will know the...
Nov 10
08:10
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with a Chinese executive at a Singapore-based company that the United States suspects of smuggling AI microchips into China. The scandal …
Nov 10
06:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH fifth in Asean illicit trade index — report
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked fifth among Asean countries in the Illicit Trade Index, according to a report released on Tuesday.The country scored 51.1 out of 100, above the Asean average …
Nov 10
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Chungnam National University holds anti-corruption, integrity pledge ceremony
Chungnam National University held an anti-corruption and integrity pledge ceremony at its Daejeon campus on Friday. University President Kim Jeong-kyoum and more than 100 faculty and staff members attended the event, according …
Nov 10
04:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
AGC files application to review Najib’s discharge order
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar says his office is also seeking a new order in line with the conditional pardon granted to the former prime minister.
Nov 10
04:26
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Happy ending massages in Thailand: What does this term mean and the risks?
Few phrases confuse visitors to Thailand more than happy ending. It turns up in forums, in taxi small talk and in the question people are too embarrassed to ask before booking their …
Nov 10
00:36
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Spy agency fumes as AI specialists head to foreign ministry
North Korea is moving its top artificial intelligence (AI) specialists from its main spy agency to the foreign ministry. The November 2026 reshuffle has stirred deep resentment inside the Reconnaissance Information General …
Nov 9
17:28
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia slams fifth consecutive Tier-3 human trafficking ranking
Cambodia has expressed unhappiness over its fifth consecutive Tier 3 ranking in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report by the United States Department of State, saying the assessment failed to recognise government …
Nov 9
16:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
DPWH fires 4 more erring officials
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has dismissed four more district engineering officials over alleged corruption, extortion and questionable project certifications.Fired were Tarlac 1st District Engineering Office District Engineer Hermon …
Nov 9
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
NBI filing raps vs ‘big fish’ over P13 billion cigarette smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation would file charges against at least 13 people, including the operators of a private port in Cebu, over the smuggling of an estimated P13 billion worth of …
Nov 9
15:28
IN The Times of India
India
'Scrap Rs 500 notes': CM Naidu seeks to phase out big currency to curb corruption
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu advocates for the abolition of Rs 500 and other high-value banknotes to combat corruption and promote a shift to digital transactions, which he believes is …
Nov 9
12:00
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
4 DPWH engineers sacked over corruption, bogus project certifications
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez has relieved four district engineers over corruption allegations and irregularities involving infrastructure projects proposed for the 2027 national budget. Three were removed …
Nov 9
12:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Police detain brother of Hungary’s ex-PM Orban
Hungarian police took nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban’s brother into custody on Monday, according to a press report shared by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Pro-EU conservative Magyar won a landslide election victory in …
Nov 9
09:53
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Rotten bread at Bangkok condo leads police to 2 million baht cocaine operation
The discovery of loads of rotten bread at a condominium in the Hua Mak area of Bangkok led to the discovery of a drug trafficking operation, the arrest of three suspects, and …
Nov 9
07:53
TH Bangkok Post
Thailand
Gang sold cocaine delivered in bread buns
A complaint about spoiled buns covered with ants outside a Bangkok condominium room led to police seizing cocaine worth about 2 million baht from a gang that hid it inside baked goods …
Nov 9
07:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt has moral duty to audit Umno’s RM50mil Najib fund, says Kadir Jasin
The veteran journalist says such a large sum warrants scrutiny over its origins.
Nov 9
05:49
KP NK News
North Korea
US blacklists Seychelles-based crypto exchange over North Korean laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department has moved to cut a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange off from the American financial system for facilitating at least $16.7 billion in transactions linked to illicit activity, including North …
Nov 9
03:47
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thai governor’s mother tricked into handing over gold in Bangkok mall
Thai police arrested a Chinese man in Bangkok over a call centre scam that tricked the mother of a provincial governor into handing over gold weighing five baht, about 76 grams. The …
Nov 9
02:59
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Phuket authorities inspect two entertainment venues after local complaints
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided two bars in the Choeng Thale area of Phuket over suspected nominee ownership and money laundering, following complaints from residents. Residents had reportedly complained that …