Israel-Hamas truce takes hold after 11 days of fighting, World News,An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday (May 21) and US President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastated Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid after the worst fighting in years. Palestinians, many of whom h
BTS meal mania in Indonesia forces McDonald's outlets to close over Covid-19 fears , Asia News,McDonald's had to close several outlets in Indonesia on Wednesday (June 9) as delivery riders swarmed the restaurants to pick up orders of the newly launched BTS meal. At least 13 outlets across
UN commissioner urges international effort on Myanmar 'before it is too late', World News,The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday warned of a human rights catastrophe under military rule in Myanmar and urged the international community to do more to prevent confli
Pfizer begins study of oral drug for prevention of Covid-19, World News,NEW YORK – Pfizer Inc said on Monday (Sept 27) it has started a large study testing its investigational oral antiviral drug for the prevention of Covid-19 infection among those who have been exposed to the virus. The drugmaker a
Hong Kong government urged to scrap travel bubble plan with Singapore, Singapore News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong lawmakers on Friday (July 9) urged the government to give up plans for a travel bubble with Singapore, given the Republic's strategy shift towards learning to live with Covid-19, local me
Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave, World News,SYDNEY – A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads, authorities said, as the country heads into another heat
Kaws exhibition at Marina Bay allowed to reopen after court lifts earlier order to stop event, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Kaws:Holiday exhibition at The Float @ Marina Bay will now resume, after the court lifted an earlier order to stop the exhibition. The interim injunction was lifted on Monday
Free admission to Sentosa from September 1 to 16 , Singapore News,All Singapore residents will get to enjoy free entry into Sentosa island from September 1 to 16, as part of its school holiday celebrations. This extends to visitors driving into Sentosa in Singapore-registered cars, as well as those
'She's been very positive': Friends share updates on Raybe Oh's condition 9 months after Tanjong Pagar car crash, Singapore News,[UPDATE Nov 26] Raybe Oh has returned to Singapore General Hospital for surgery and will remain there for a month, the Straits Times reported on Thursd
No need for Public Order permit for Nas Daily celebrity meet-and-greet: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The fan meet for vlogger Nuseir Yassin, popularly known by his Facebook moniker Nas Daily, does not require a permit under the Public Order Act (POA) as it does not involve a cause, but is a ce
