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GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group

GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group

The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Enhancing cybersecurity to combat online crime, terrorism

Enhancing cybersecurity to combat online crime, terrorism

AI can automatically filter extremist content on social media and detect suspicious communications across various digital platforms.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

Neither the US nor Israel is a member of or recognises ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres

Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but not China

Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but not China

Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement.
Tue Feb 04 2025
UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime

UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime

Britain becomes the first country in the world to introduce the new AI sexual abuse offences.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Bukit Aman launches nationwide crime index audit

Bukit Aman launches nationwide crime index audit

The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct an audit of the performance of state-level criminal investigation divisions across the country.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia

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

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

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

[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

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

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
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025