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AdvertisementUS-China relationsWorldUnited States & CanadaTrump pardons ex-NYPD officer convicted of helping Beijing stalk Chinese expatMichael McMahon was one of three men convicted at the first trial stemming from US claims about China’s ‘Operation Fox Hunt’ initiative
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPAssociated PressPublished: 6:36am, 8 Nov 2025US President Donald Trump granted a pardon on Friday to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland, a prominent case in US authorities’ efforts to combat what they claim are Beijing’s far-flung efforts to repress critics.
AdvertisementMichael McMahon was sentenced this spring to 18 months in prison for his involvement in what a federal judge called “a campaign of transnational repression”.
He insisted he was innocent, saying he was “unwittingly used” when he took what he thought was a straightforward private investigator gig. McMahon said he was to..

AdvertisementNepalThis Week in AsiaHealth & EnvironmentNepal rolls out tourist tracking system to keep tabs on foreigners after protest delaysStarting next year, hotels and travel companies must begin automatically reporting visitor locations to a central government database
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPBibek BhandariPublished: 11:00am, 17 Dec 2025As tourist numbers climb back towards record highs, Nepal is rolling out a new digital registration system to track every foreign visitor, in a move officials say will boost safety and curb visa misuse.Starting from January 1, all foreign visitors will be required to register detailed accommodation information through the government’s new digital platform, replacing the earlier system that allowed only partial disclosures.
Authorities say the measure will modernise an overstretched immigration network while giving authorities faster access to location data during emergencies.
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Riziki Ilenre. Image via: TMZ Police in Alabama are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death of TikTok creator Riziki Ilenre, as questions continue to spread rapidly across social media. The Montgomery Police Department confirmed it is investigating Ilenre’s death, which occurred in mid-December, following a wave of online concern and speculation from fans who followed her closely.In the days since her passing, social platforms have filled with posts from followers searching for clarity. Many pointed to troubling moments from her online presence and raised concerns about persistent bullying. Authorities, however, have not confirmed any cause of death, and several of Ilenre’s loved ones have declined to speak publicly as the investigation remains ongoing.Riziki Ilenre death investigation draws public attention
According to police, investigators are reviewing the facts surrounding Riziki Ilenre’s death and have not released further details. Reports circulating on..