TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales, that has Sydney as its capital, have arrested forty people for antisemitic offences.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
It was the second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney and comes amid a spate of similar crimes targeting Jewish community.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks
The global rise in crowd attacks highlights urgent need for stronger public security and effective contingency plans against violent crimes.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the government will also continue to take decisive action to combat scam crimes.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime
Perpetrators may face charges and prosecution for creating or sharing such images under the new offence introduced by the government.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime
Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who spent 14 years infiltrating some of the UK’s most dangerous criminal networks. His frontline experience with law enforcement showed him the unintended consequences of drug prohibition—consequences that not only shaped his perspective but have also made him a leading voice for global drug policy reform. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris explores how the war on drugs and prohibition policies have created lucrative black markets, which are often controlled by organised crime groups. Neil Woods is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) which is a group made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement, advocating for evidence-based drug policy and criminal justice reforms.
Mon Jan 06 2025
UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty in bolstering international cooperation in the fight against such crimes
Wed Dec 25 2024
Senior citizen among 13 men arrested under Op Pedo in six states - IGP
A senior citizen was among 13 men arrested for allegedly committing online sexual offences involving child sexual abuse material yesterday.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Police seize white cigarettes, imitation handbags worth over RM900,000
Police intercepted two cars and found 400,000 white cigarettes worth RM473,000 at Kampung Dalam, Tumpat
Tue Dec 24 2024
Practice of ‘sharenting’ opens space for online crimes involving children - Fahmi
Parents who overshare their children's school info risk becoming targets for misuse by irresponsible parties, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Dec 17 2024
What are 'ghost guns' like the one found with suspect in killing of a UnitedHealth CEO?
Here are some facts about ghost guns and how they are made.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Israel has told ICC it will contest arrest warrants, Netanyahu says
Israel rejects the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court and denies war crimes in Gaza.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Why Myanmar's travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest
Here are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction.
Fri Nov 29 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Malaysia adopts more balanced approach, no plan to set age limit for online access - Fahmi
Cybersecurity and online safety are inseparable as criminals shift to social media, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Wed Jan 22 2025
BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct
Bank Negara Malaysia says global trade is expected to remain broadly sustained, supported by the continued tech upcycle.
Wed Jan 22 2025
[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?
Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in AI and climate innovation.
Wed Jan 22 2025
BNM's international reserves at US$115.5 bln as at Jan 15, 2025
The central bank says the reserves position is sufficient to finance 4.9 months of imports of goods and services.
Wed Jan 22 2025
At UN, Panama reminds Trump he should not be threatening force
Panama is a member of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for 2025-26.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan home from hospital days after knife attack by intruder
Saif Ali Khan had surgery after sustaining stab wounds to his spine, neck and hands, doctors said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Losing out on citizenship would prevent those individuals from having access to federal programs like Medicaid health insurance.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds
The couple is jointly charged with misappropriating RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump says Biden left him 'inspirational-type' letter
Trump says Biden advised him to enjoy his term and emphasised the importance of the role.
Wed Jan 22 2025
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports
This move comes as the Chinese company faces pressure from Washington to sell its popular video-sharing app in the United States.
Wed Jan 22 2025