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
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
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
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case
Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Death sentence of ex-lorry driver convicted of rape-cum-murder of elderly woman commuted to 40 years imprisonment
The three-judge panel dismiss K. Sathiaraj's appeal to overturn his murder conviction.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt has never concealed royal addendum - Comms Minister
The government denies hiding the royal addendum order allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says he never received such a document.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Read and accept King's decree on prisoner pardon - PM
PM Anwar urges all to respect the King's stance on pardon or sentence reduction of sentence for prisoners.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Malaysian palace says clemency bids must go to pardons board
Under the constitution, the king has the prerogative to grant pardons, remit, suspend or commute sentences, the palace says in a statement.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Malaysia PM Anwar deflects questions on house arrest for Najib
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses he was not present when the pardons board made its decision to halve Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's sentence
Tue Dec 10 2024
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib renews bid to serve sentence at home
Najib is appealing a court's July ruling rejecting his bid to compel the government to confirm and execute a royal order for home detention.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Vietnam court rejects real estate tycoon Truong My Lan's death sentence appeal
Truong My Lan was sentenced to death in April for her role in what was Vietnam's biggest financial fraud case on record.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children
The new subsection also stipulates an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day that the offence continues after conviction.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Sons of Frenchman who organised mass rape of their mother ask for tough sentences
David Pelicot says, he and other family members had destroyed photos to make sure they kept no trace of his father.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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?
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
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?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025