Singapore reports highest number of new Covid-19 cases since May 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 908 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Wednesday noon (Aug 5), taking Singapore's total to 54,254. The vast majority are dormitory residents who were tested during their isolation or qua
Toxic air in India linked to large number of miscarriages, Asia News,NEW DELHI/LONDON – Toxic air in India and other South Asian countries could be causing large numbers of miscarriages and stillbirths, scientists said on Thursday (Jan 7). A study in The Lancet medical journal estimated nearly 350,0
Singapore planning for 36 new Covid-19 vaccination centres, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is preparing to take its vaccination programme into high gear as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, with plans for new centres and roving teams that could potentially deliver mo
Tanjong Pagar crash: New footage shows girlfriend of driver running into burning car, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Video footage has emerged showing the moment a young woman ran towards a burning car in Tanjong Pagar Road to save her fiance and his four friends trapped inside. In the footage obtained
Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says 'didn't want to be alive', World News,LONDON – Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son’s skin might be and pushing her to the brink of suicide, in a tell-all television inter
Militants' bombs kill Philippine soldier, wound civilians , Asia News,Manila – Muslim militants who pledge allegiance to the Islamic State group have killed a soldier and wounded three civilians in bomb attacks in the southern Philippines, the military said Wednesday. Security forces on the mai
12,000 flee as lava oozes from Philippine volcano , Asia News,Camalig, Philippines – Thousands fled from their homes as lava oozed out of a rumbling Philippine volcano on Monday in what volcanologists described as a \”quiet eruption\”, warning it could lead to a hazardous explosion within days. Lava w
Bodybuilder who collapsed after 2017 celebrity muay thai bout died of a natural cause: State Coroner, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Bodybuilder Pradip Subramanian, who collapsed after a 2017 celebrity muay thai bout against YouTube personality Steven Lim, died of cardiomegaly – an enlarged heart – with
Second ward in Tan Tock Seng Hospital locked down as Covid-19 cluster grows to 9 people, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The nation's first Covid-19 hospital cluster has grown to nine people either working or warded at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, as the authorities work aggressively to contain the sprea
Topless Tongan's secret weapon against freezing cold: Coconut oil, Asia News,PYEONGCHANG – The Tongan flag-bearer's secret has been revealed: it was coconut oil that kept him warm when he paraded half-naked at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Pita Taufatofua braved the bitter cold to
