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BALI, Indonesia – The Island of the Gods is sending a clear message to social media stars: trading posts for free meals and villa stays is illegal work, and rulebreakers will be sent packing. The Indonesian island is famous for its lush rice terraces, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. But for a growing number of social media […]

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MAY

Great White Shark Attack Claims the Life of 38-Year-Old Man in Australia

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CTN News

AUSTRALIA – A normal Saturday morning quickly turned into a nightmare off the coast of one of Western Australia’s most famous tourist spots. A 38-year-old man died after a terrible shark attack at Rottnest Island, a popular holiday destination located just off the coast of Perth. The tragic event happened just before 10:00 AM local […]

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MAY

Singapore Doctor Jailed After Botched Aesthetic Procedure Kills 31-Year-Old Woman

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CTN News

SINGAPORE – On a seemingly routine visit to a beauty clinic, a healthy 31-year-old woman lost her life due to severe medical negligence. In a ruling that has deeply unsettled the public, a Singapore court recently sentenced a 38-year-old aesthetic doctor to 18 months in prison for causing her death. The doctor administered an unapproved and […]

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MAY

Modi Wants More Domestic Spending, Not Gold Imports or Foreign Trips

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Salman Ahmad

India’s latest economic message is plain enough: keep more money at home. That means less spending on imported gold, fewer unnecessary foreign trips, and more purchases that support Indian businesses. The timing matters. Global oil prices are still under pressure, foreign currency is tight, and every extra dollar spent abroad adds stress to the rupee […]

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MAY

Why the World is Holding Its Breath for the Upcoming US-China Summit

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Anna Wong

BEIJING – The upcoming summit between the US and China is not just another political meeting. It is a defining moment for our global future. The relationship between these two massive powers touches everything we do. It affects the price of the groceries you buy, the microchips inside your smartphone, and the overall safety of […]

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MAY

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

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CTN News

YANGON - Myanmar authorities have transferred the country’s deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from a military prison to house arrest.

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APR

Singapore Increases IVF Age to 45 as More Women Choosing Late Motherhood

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CTN News

SINGAPORE - While Singapore’s overall birth rate has hit a historic low, a surprising trend is emerging in delivery wards across the island. More women in their 40s are becoming mothers, bucking the national decline.

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APR

French Teen in Singapore Faces 2 Years in Prison Over Social Media Stunt

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CTN News

SINGAPORE - An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, found himself in serious legal trouble in Singapore after filming himself licking a straw and putting it back into an orange juice vending machine.

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APR

Cambodia Closes Over 90 Casinos in Massive Nationwide Crackdown

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CTN News

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — In a major escalation of its fight against transnational cybercrime, the Cambodian government has closed 91 casinos linked to illegal online scam operations.

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APR

Japan Shocks China With a Bold Move in the Taiwan Strait

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Anna Wong

TOKYO - A powerful Japanese destroyer just sailed through one of the world’s most contested waterways, sparking outrage in Beijing and signaling a massive shift in global alliances.

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