South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Why South Korea is on high alert over deepfake sex crimes
Sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of South Korean women were often found in Telegram chatrooms, according to reports.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Doctor claims trial to producing porn, sexual misconduct with pediatric patients
Dr. Anas Ramli claims to trial six charges of producing pornography and engaging in sexual misconduct while treating six pediatric patients.
Thu Feb 22 2024
AI could judge if user is of porn-watching age under new UK guidance
The regulator described its suggestion on facial age estimation as using AI to analyse a viewer's features.
Sat Dec 09 2023
Man jailed, fined for possession of child pornography
Liew Ming Hui was charged with possession of child pornography, namely a pen drive containing 19,011 videos and pictures of children.
Fri Oct 20 2023
US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea
The charges range from desertion for running into N. Korea to assault against fellow soldiers and solicitation of child pornography.
Fri Oct 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Exploring the root causes of incest
Amidst global moral decay, incest emerges as a hidden atrocity, inflicting silent suffering on countless individuals.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill
Azalina said it is not only the law which needs to be changed to fight the crime but also the mentality of the community itself.
Wed Mar 29 2023
KPWKM blames internet for child sexual crimes, wants porn websites blocked
Aiman Athirah said the problem of child sexual crimes needs to be given attention and awareness in the community.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Child pornography: Man arrested in Klang
A man was arrested in Klang for allegedly having child pornography on his computer.
Thu Dec 15 2022
400 websites with pedophilia, child pornography content blocked as of August
Siti Zailah said the ministry was implementing advocacy, prevention, intervention and social support service programmes.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Bangladeshi student charged with child pornography
Zobaidul Amin pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to 12 counts of producing and possessing child pornographic materials.
Thu Sep 22 2022
R. Kelly found guilty on multiple counts in sexual abuse trial
Kelly was found guilty by a jury on six out of 13 counts, prosecutors said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
KPWKM views rise in IP sharing child pornography seriously - Rina
Rina said PDRM found that 106,764 Internet Protocol addresses were recorded since 2017 till August this year.
Mon Sep 05 2022
R&B singer R. Kelly's obstruction trial begins in Chicago
Kelly faces multiple counts of child sexual exploitation, enticement of a female and possession of material containing child pornography.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024