Two women detained in Brunei vice crackdown
Royal Brunei Police Force detained two local women on Sunday in connection with suspected vice activities during raids in the Brunei-Muara District.
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Rajesh Kumar
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Romance Scams Go High-Tech: How AI Is Making Online Love Fraud Easier Than Ever
Romance scams have become one of the fastest-growing forms of online fraud worldwide, with AI technology enabling criminals to craft increasingly convincing fake identities and elaborate stories to extract money from unsuspecting victims.
UK PM Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s before G7 summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on social media use for under-16s and introduce new online safety measures, before heading to a Group of Seven summit in France.
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Bukit Kiara Longhouse Resolution Demonstrates Government's Resolve - Ramanan
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan praised the government's settlement of the longstanding Bukit Kiara Longhouse dispute, emphasizing its significance for the urban poor community.
Three Arrested for Selling and Forging Medical Leave Certificates in Pekan
Authorities in Pekan have apprehended three individuals accused of operating a scheme to sell forged medical leave certificates. The suspects allegedly acted as intermediaries sourcing customers and managing sales of the fraudulent documents.
Indonesia expands graft inquiry into free meals scheme as arrests mount
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two more individuals in its expanding investigation into corruption within the government's free nutritious meals programme, bringing the total number of suspects to five.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the creators of a docuseries about America's Next Top Model, alleging the production used selective editing to falsely portray her as knowing about a sexual assault on the show.
US Supreme Court Rejects Tata Consultancy Services' Challenge to $168 Million Trade Secrets Award
The US Supreme Court has declined to review Tata Consultancy Services' challenge to a $168 million award favoring DXC Technology in a trade secrets dispute involving life-insurance software.
Florida sues TikTok for breaching child safety law
Florida has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of breaking state child protection laws by permitting underage users to open accounts and exposing them to harmful content.