Lockdown or lock-in? Fears of alcoholism, addiction in confinement, World News,\”Another videoconference happy hour! I'm going to end up an alcoholic…\” \”At the office, I can't go downstairs to smoke over every little annoyance — but working from home, nobody knows!\” Whether they are tong
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday (Aug 25) that the disgraced former premier Najib Razak, whom he helped bring down, was likely to receive a roy
Navigating Recovery in the Age of Telehealth – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Introduction Substance abuse within the LGBTQ+ community represents a quiet, yet persistent crisis. While progress has been made in advancing equality, the undercurrents of stigma, trauma, and alienation still carve deep channels into
R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – R Kelly was sentenced on Wednesday (June 29) to 30 years in prison, following the multiplatinum R&B singer’s conviction for exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girl
Huawei's CFO wins Canada court fight to see more documents related to her arrest, World News,Lawyers for Huawei's chief financial officer have won a court battle after a judge asked Canada's attorney general to hand over more evidence and documents relating to the arrest of Meng Wanzh
British surgeon fined $18,000 for branding initials on patients' livers, World News,LONDON – A surgeon who admitted branding his initials on the livers of two patients undergoing transplants at a British hospital was fined Friday (Jan 12) and sentenced to carry out unpaid community work. Simon
Mum of 3-month-old girl among 82 suspected drug offenders nabbed in islandwide raid, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As part of an islandwide anti-drug operation carried out by the Central Narcotics Bureau, CNB officers raided a drug hideout in Telok Blangah on Wednesday (Aug 29). Two Singaporeans, a 25-
Mia Farrow is 'scared' of her ex-partner Woody Allen, Entertainment News,The Hannah and Her Sisters star was in a relationship with the 85-year-old filmmaker between 1980 and 1992, and almost 30 years after their split, the actress has said she fears her former partner. Mia spoke as part o
South Korean director Kim Ki-duk fined $6,000 for physical assault, Entertainment News,SEOUL – South Korean prosecutors have rejected complaints by famed film director Kim Ki-duk of criminal defamation against an actress who accused him of physical and sexual assault, and journalists who reported ot
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib starts appeal against 1MDB-linked conviction, jail sentence, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Court of Appeal on Monday (April 5) will begin hearing a bid by former prime minister Najib Razak to set aside his conviction on corruption charges in a case linked to a m
Wes Bentley thanks Robert Downey Jr. for saving him from drug addiction, Entertainment News,Wes Bentley has thanked Robert Downey Jr. for saving him from drug addiction. The Yellowstone actor has revealed that Robert opening up about his drug use inspired him to get help when he was in the grip of a
United Nations calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar, Asia News,NEW YORK – The United Nations General Assembly on Friday (June 18) called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Su
