Navy officer in South Korea found dead after alleged sexual abuse by superior, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday ordered an investigation into the apparent suicide of a navy sergeant who had reported being sexually harassed by her supervisor, the second such case involvi
'It's unfair': British tourists fume as Portugal removed from safe travel list, World News,Tired of mixed messages, British sunseekers in Portugal reacted with fury and disbelief to their government's decision to reimpose a quarantine regime for travellers coming from the popular
Philippines' Duterte accepts 2022 vice-presidential nomination, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (Sept 8) accepted his party’s nomination to run for vice-president in next year’s election, pushing ahead with a plan criticised by rivals as an attempt to mainta
Asean ministers pressure Myanmar after 'painfully slow' progress, Asia News,Southeast Asian foreign ministers mediating on the crisis in Myanmar called on Monday (June 7) for its military rulers to free prisoners and start an agreed political dialogue, expressing disappointment at \”very sl
Swedish town uses chicken manure to help stop spread of coronavirus, World News,A town in southern Sweden has turned to a traditional source to try to prevent the coronavirus spreading during an annual festive event on Thursday: chicken manure. The university town of Lund began spreading chicken dro
Gaza sculptor exhibits disembodied limbs, inspired by amputees' loss, World News,GAZA – Palestinian artist Khaled Hussein's sculptures of human limbs are on display in a Gaza exhibition he calls I Miss You Very Much, inspired by the loss felt by amputees, including victims of the conflict
Singapore launches 'World Peace' medallion to mark Trump-Kim summit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative medallion ahead of next week's summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders in the wealthy city-state, carrying the inscription 'World
Strongest typhoon in 25 years hits Japan, Asia News,The strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years made landfall Tuesday, the country's weather agency said, bringing violent winds and heavy rainfall that prompted evacuation warnings. Typhoon Jebi, packing winds of up to 216 kilometres (135 mile
Sengkang MP Raeesah Khan given stern police warning over online comments on race, religion, Singapore News,Sengkang Member of Parliament (MP) Raeesah Khan has been given a stern police warning for her posts on social media which promoted enmity between different groups on grounds of religion and rac
Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue, Asia News,Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last year in a saga that captivated the world. The Tham Luang cave has been closed to visitors since the Wild Boars football team were rescued aliv
