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Love for Loot Ends After Singapore Charges Nigerian Men over Internet Scam Syndicate
The men allegedly recruited two Singaporean women 'as money mules to receive criminal proceeds linked to internet love scams in Singapore' between 2017 and 2018, according to a police statement.
Donald Trump Celebrates Ramadan by Hosting Iftar at White House
Donald Trump hosted an Iftaar dinner for eminent Muslim members from his administration and top diplomats from various countries at the White House on Monday night.
Sudan's Bashir Charged Over 'Killing' of Protesters During Anti-regime Demonstrations
Omar al-Bashir and others have been charged for inciting and participating in the killing of demonstrators.
US Issues New Warning to Ships After 'Acts of Sabotage' Off UAE
Tensions have risen in the year since Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, restoring American sanctions that have pushed Iran's economy into crisis.
Sri Lanka Imposes Curfew in Western Coastal Town After Communal Clashes
Tension was brewing since Saturday between Catholics and Muslims in the-Christian dominated town of Chilaw after a mosque and few shops owned by Muslims were attacked by a mob.
Won't Run Away, Won't be Intimidated, Won't Resign Till I Crush Terrorism: Maithripala Sirisena
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena came under sharp criticism for failing to prevent the terror attack by the NJT as the Minister of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief of the defence forces, despite receiving tip-off from Indian intelligence agenci...
Nigerian Govt Forces Frees 900 Children Used in War to Fight Against Boko Haram
The UNICEF Nigeria Chief Recognises Mohamed Fall it as a 'step in the right direction for the protection of children's rights', and encourages it.
Eyeing Iran, US Deploying More Patriot Missiles to Middle East
The decision to send Patriot missiles to the region would mark a reversal of sorts, coming just months after the Pentagon removed several Patriot batteries from the Middle East.
Hong Kong to Cull 6,000 Pigs as First African Swine Fever was Detected
Pork is a staple of Chinese cuisine. Every day Hong Kong imports around 4,000 live pigs from China with only around 200 pigs coming from local farms in the crowded city.
More Trade Talks to Follow, Says China as Trump Ratchets Up Tariff Threat
China's top trade negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He, said Beijing would 'respond' to any tariffs, without elaborating.
Gunshot Fired Outside London Mosque During Ramadan Prayers, Police Say Not a Case of Islamophobia
The Metropolitan Police said the firearm discharge at Seven Kings Masjid in Ilford is believed to be related to a previous altercation and is not being treated as an Islamophobic hate crime or terror-related incident.
China Indicts Former Interpol Chief Meng Hongwei on Bribery Charges
Earlier, the ruling Communist Party's disciplinary committee said an investigation found that Meng abused his power in order to satisfy his family's 'extravagant lifestyle.'
Gliding Dinosaur With Bat-like Wings Discovered in China Shedding Light on Origin of Flight
The dinosaur's fossilized remains were found in Liaoning, in northeast China, in 2017 and at first they confused Min Wang, a Chinese paleontologist and lead author of a study published this week describing the new dinosaur.
'Its Time to Go Back... This Time to Stay': Jeff Bezos Says He Will Send a Spaceship to the Moon
Jeff Bezos said his space company Blue Origin will land a robotic ship the size of a small house, capable of carrying four rovers and using a newly designed rocket engine and souped-up rockets.
Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns in School
Under current law, only teachers who also have another role such as sports coach are eligible to carry weapons on campus.
Prince Harry & Meghan Reveal Royal Baby's Name, to Be Called Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
The baby was born in the early hours of Monday morning, weighing 7 lb 3oz (3.26 kg), but few other details have been given about the birth.