Australia imposes $14million fine on Uber over misleading fares and cancellation fees

An Australian court fined Uber Technologies Inc A$21 million (an equivalent of $14 million) on Wednesday for threatening cancellation fees it never charged and overstating fare estimates on some rides. The penalty was less than a regulator wanted. The Australian arm of the U.S. ride-sharing app broke consumer law by misleading customers with warnings they… Read More Australia imposes $14million fine on Uber over misleading fares and cancellation fees

One dead, several injured following suicide bombing at police station in Indonesian city of Bandung

A suspected Islamist militant, angered by Indonesia’s new criminal code, killed one other person and wounded at least 10 in a suicide bomb attack at a police station in the city of Bandung on Wednesday, authorities said. The suicide bomber was believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State-inspired group Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) and… Read More One dead, several injured following suicide bombing at police station in Indonesian city of Bandung

Indonesian parliament approves new criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday banned sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away tourists from its shores and harm investment. Lawmakers approved a new criminal code which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike and also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples. It will… Read More Indonesian parliament approves new criminal code banning sex outside marriage