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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WINNER's Song Mino was involved in a car accident? Artist to skip his upcoming concert
Reports are doing rounds that Song Mino from WINNER was recently involved in a car accident. The idol member was involved in the accident on June 14, and while he was not severely injured, the artist was rushed to the nearest hospital to get assessed by medical professionals. WINNER's vocalist Mino gets into a car accident On July 4, popular K-media news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper reported that Mino from WINNER had been involved in a minor accident while he was riding in a taxi. The accident occurred last month on June 14, when the idol was near Dapsimni Station. The 'Really Really' singer was in a taxi in Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul when the accident took place. While Mino was not severely injured, he was still rushed to a nearby hospital and underwent tests to ensure that he was okay and healthy. It has also been reported that Mino will be unable to perform along with his group members for their latest concert. While he was scheduled for a solo concert on July 26 and 27, his fellow members will continue with the performance while he recovers. All about Song Mino Song Mino is a well-known artist in the Korean entertainment industry. The idol debuted in the world of music in 2014, when he joined WINNER along with Kim Jin Woo, Lee Seung Hoon, Kang Seung Yoon, and now former member Kang Tae Hyun. The member is known for his songs like 'Empty' and 'REALLY REALLY,' and has managed to make a name for himself in the industry. In 2023, the idol, however, was embroiled in controversy after he was discharged from his military service only months after joining. He was then accused of poor attendance during military service and not doing things that were assigned to him. He was questioned by the authorities concerning the case, after which he admitted that he indeed left his post within working hours for personal reasons.
Daily Express
02-07-2025
- Daily Express
Teacher charged with sexually, physically abusing girl, 12
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The offence under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: A 49-year-old primary teacher was charged with sexually and physically abusing a 12-year-old girl. Mino Ersyah Arshad pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus, to the charge against him. He is accused of committing the offence against the 12-year and seven-month-old girl by kissing her lips during the night of Aug 18, 2024 inside a car parked in Kg Lokub, Sepanggar, here. The offence under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, on conviction. The court set July 30 this year for pre-trial case management and Mino was released on bail of RM15,000 with RM10,000 deposited in two local sureties. Mino was also ordered to report to the nearest police station, to surrender his passport to the court and to not tamper with the prosecution witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Shaferrah Mad Iskim appeared for the prosecution while Mino was represented by counsel Hamid Ismail. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Independent
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Why I am walking backwards in every London borough – for refugees like me
We are walking across London. All 32 boroughs. 2,500 miles. One of us moving forward, the other moving backwards. This is not a metaphor. It is our daily reality for the next 210 days. We are 'Two Refugees Walking': queer, African, displaced and determined. We walk for those who can't; for those still trapped in systems that criminalise identity; for those left behind by borders and bureaucracy. We walk to be seen. I'm Joel, a Nigerian LGBT+ rights activist and a refugee. I walk backwards to honour lives lost to regressive laws, to detention, and to indifference. My backward steps represent the regressive policies that continue to silence LGBT+ voices worldwide: the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act in Nigeria, Uganda's anti-LGBT+ laws, the UK's ongoing detention of asylum seekers – many of us queer, traumatised and unsupported. Walking backwards is not easy. It disorients you, drains you and demands faith in the unseen. Much like being a refugee. I'm Amanda, a trans activist from Uganda. I walk forwards. For all of us who keep rising, building and resisting. For the trans women killed in silence. For queer refugees who survive only to be re-traumatised by the systems meant to protect them. For those navigating asylum with only their truth and a sliver of hope. Together, we are walking across London – an act of defiance to raise awareness and funds for four refugee-focused charities: UK for UNHCR, Rainbow Migration, Safe Passage International, and our organisation, the Minority Inclusion Foundation UK (MIF UK). These organisations do vital work supporting LGBT+ refugees and advocating for safer, more just asylum processes. But this walk isn't just a fundraiser. It's a political act. A statement. A testimony. Our journey is inspired by the humanitarian legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, and in memory of my late sister, Nwanne MaryJane Ikechi (née Mordi), who died from an asthma attack after managing the illness all her young and adult life. We walk for her. For the refugees who've died in detention centres. For the ones who never made it to the border. And for those still waiting. Refugee Week is meant to be about celebration and solidarity, but too often it feels like a performance rather than a platform. 'Two Refugees Walking' is our way of reclaiming space – literally and symbolically. As we pass through each borough, we engage with communities, attend local events and share our stories. We don't walk quietly. We walk with purpose. What we've found so far is that people want to listen, but they don't always know how. So, we show them: with our feet, our voices, our tears and our joy. We talk about what it means to be queer and displaced. To be both survivor and leader. We highlight campaigns like 'No Pride in Detention' and 'Safe Routes Save Lives' because they are not just slogans – they are lifelines, as we encourage strangers to walk a mile or two in our shoes. There's something radical about walking. It resists the speed of the world, forces people to slow down and notice. When people see Amanda walking forward and me walking backwards, they stop. They ask. They learn. That's how change begins. Although we are putting ourselves out there, amid growing bigotry, homophobia and transphobia, that's defiance. Come what may, we will not cower in fear, and we refuse to be silenced or erased. It is a legacy of our ancestors and transcestors that we must uphold – and pay forward. Our walk also celebrates our communities – queer, African, refugee, disabled, marginalised – and the power we hold when we move together. Every step we take is also a call: to MPs, policymakers and the public. End LGBTQ+ detention. Fund refugee-led organisations. Listen to those who live the policies you debate. Through our charity, MIF UK, we're building something beyond the walk: a leadership platform, a storytelling programme and community events that amplify the voices of people who are too often spoken for, but rarely spoken with. We've been supported by Givestar, Rainbow Migration, Nothing, Safe Passage and the Diana Legacy Award, among others. But more than sponsorship, we need solidarity. To those watching: don't just admire our journey. Walk with us. Use your voice. Share our stories. Donate if you can. Challenge the narratives that make it easier to detain, deport, or dismiss queer refugees. This Refugee Week, we're asking everyone to consider: what direction are you walking in? Are you moving toward justice, or turning your back on it? We are Two Refugees Walking (@TwoRefugeesWalking) – forward and backwards, but always together.
Korea Herald
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Winner to tour Japan after 6 years
Winner is planning to tour Japan for the first time in six years, label YG Entertainment announced Monday. The group will go live twice in Kobe on Sept. 28 and hit the stage in Tokyo on Sept. 30 for its 'In Our Circle' tour. The upcoming shows will be an extension of its July concert in Seoul. The band added a date to the Seoul gig after tickets for the original two dates — July 26 and 27 — sold out. It will be Winner's first offline show in over three years. Both the Seoul concerts and the Japan tour will only feature three members, though, as Mino is being investigated for negligence while serving his mandatory military service as a social agent.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
WINNER's Song Mino's military case sent to prosecution over public service duty negligence, trial to follow
Song Mino, aka Mino, from WINNER, is currently in headlines again. The K-pop idol has recently come under scrutiny for his conduct during his mandatory public service duties. On May 23, South Korean police confirmed that he has been referred to prosecution over allegations of negligence while serving. This situation first came to light in December of last year, about a year and three months into his public service. Reports suggested that Mino had frequently missed his assigned work and took an unusually high number of vacation days, often citing medical reasons. However, recent developments reveal that during a police questioning session in late February 2025, Song Mino largely admitted to the allegations of workplace negligence. Following this, the case was escalated and forwarded to the prosecution for further investigation and possible trial. Under South Korea's Military Service Act, neglecting mandatory public service duties without valid reasons is taken seriously. Public service workers found negligent can face penalties that include serving additional days, often five times the number of days they were absent. In cases where the neglect exceeds eight days, the consequences can be more severe, potentially including up to three years in prison. His agency, YG Entertainment, back in February, responded by clarifying that his medical leaves were part of ongoing treatment he had started before enlisting. YG quotes, "Song Min Ho's medical absences are an extension of the treatments he began receiving prior to his enlistment. All of his other vacation days were received according to regulation." However, WINNER's Song Mino has not issued any statement or shared any posts regarding the current developments. South Korea's Military Service Act (Article 33) requires public service workers who neglect their duties without a valid reason to serve additional time, about five times the neglect period. Neglect for over 8 days may result in imprisonment for up to 3 years.
