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Tag: Threats

Posted inNorth-South Korea

Kim’s sister threatens ‘action’ against South

by AT Contributor June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

North Korea will take “action” against the South and entrust its military to carry it out, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, threatened Saturday in a statement carried by the KCNA news agency. “I feel it is high time to surely break with the south Korean authorities. We will soon […]

Posted inNorth-South Korea

North Korea launches threats over anti-Kim leaflets

by AT Contributor June 6, 2020June 6, 2020
Indian media representatives march holding a banner in Ahmedabad against attacks on journalists in 2008. Photo: AFP / Sam Panthaky
Posted inIndia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Environmental reporters face big risks

by Kaamil Ahmed February 4, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia

US approves sale of AEGIS Weapons System to Japan

by Bertil Lintner January 31, 2019February 18, 2020
Adullam Life Counselling at Manhattan House in Singapore says instances of maids wracking up debts are increasing. Photo: Google Maps
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Worker with debts of more than S$3,000 sent back home

by Asia Times staff October 4, 2018February 18, 2020
Taguig City in the Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines, World

Swede allegedly blackmails former girlfriend over nude photos

by Asia Times staff September 20, 2018February 18, 2020
Journalist Wa Lone speaks to reporters as he is escorted from a courthouse in Yangon on July 9. He and colleague Kyaw Soe Oo were sentenced to seven years in jail after their conviction. Photo: AFP / Myo Kyaw Soe
Posted inAT Finance, Bangladesh, Myanmar, South Asia, World

Reuters duo not expected to serve full seven years in jail

by Bertil Lintner September 3, 2018February 18, 2020
Singapore Police Headquarters on Irrawaddy Road, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps
Posted inAT Finance, Middle East, Philippines, Singapore

Employer harassed by loan sharks after Filipina maid flees

by Asia Times staff June 14, 2018February 18, 2020
Brunei. Photo: iStock
Posted inAT Finance, Brunei, Indonesia

Indonesian jailed in Brunei for threatening employer’s brother

by Asia Times staff May 7, 2018February 18, 2020
State HDB buildings in Jurong East in Singapore. Photo: Google Maps
Posted inAT Finance, Myanmar, Singapore

Myanmar man reveals threats from Singapore loan shark

by Asia Times staff September 8, 2017February 18, 2020

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