Hong Kong TheStarsHub — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by TheStarsHub, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” Washington state senator Jeff Wilson was arrested on Saturday at Hong Kong International Airport and charged with possession of … Read more
Story highlights Opposition parties say no to a national vote on same-sex marriage Australia is one of the last Western countries without same-sex marriage TheStarsHub — Australia’s parliament is almost certain to vote down a national referendum on same-sex marriage, potentially delaying marriage equality in the country for years. Though it backs same-sex marriage, the … Read more
Story highlights Park faces a wide range of charges, including coercion and leaking confidential information There will be an election to choose a new South Korean president on May 9 TheStarsHub — Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been officially indicted on a number of charges including abuse of power, prosecutors confirmed Monday. A … Read more
Sydney TheStarsHub — An Australian physical education teacher who murdered his wife so he could start a new life with a teenage student has been found guilty of sexual abuse. Judge Sarah Huggett of the Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Wednesday convicted Chris Dawson on a charge of “carnal knowledge upon a girl above … Read more
TheStarsHub — Authorities in New Zealand have arrested a suspect in relation to a fire at a hostel that killed at least six people on Tuesday. The man has been charged with two counts of arson, but police say they have not ruled out “further, more serious charges in relation to the deaths at the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand TheStarsHub — A pregnant Thai woman arrested on suspicion of murdering her friend with cyanide has now been charged with at least 13 counts of premeditated murder, police have confirmed. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn was initially arrested last week for the alleged murder of Siriporn Kanwong, Deputy National Police Commissioner Gen. Surachate Hakparn told TheStarsHub. … Read more
TheStarsHub — A Singaporean man convicted of trying to traffic around 2.2 pounds of cannabis was executed on Wednesday, a sentence lambasted by rights groups and campaigners for its severity at a time when many other nations, including neighboring countries, have adopted a more lenient approach towards drugs and capital punishment. While cannabis has been … Read more