Brunei defends tough new Islamic laws against growing backlash, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Brunei has defended its right to implement Islamic laws that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality against growing global criticism. Brunei, a Muslim-majority former British protectorate wi
Indonesia women face daily swim for clean water, Asia News,Indonesian villager Mama Hasria swims upstream with about 200 empty jerry cans tied to her back, a daily trip she and other local women make to get clean water for their community on Sulawesi island. As a scorching sun beats down, Hasria mak
Jail for man who called judge 'boomer', told him to 'watch out' after challenges against Section 377A were dismissed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man was sentenced to seven months' jail on Thursday (April 22) for offences including threatening a High Court judge and the Sin
The Weeknd to perform halftime show at 2021 Super Bowl, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Canadian singer The Weeknd will perform the halftime show at the 2021 Super Bowl, the artist and the NFL announced on Thursday (Nov 12). \”Performing on the iconic stage. see you 02/07/21,\” the singer posted on h
Canadian police arrest suspect in deadly mass stabbings, ending 4-day manhunt, World News,SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN – Canadian police on Wednesday (Sept 8) arrested a man suspected in a weekend stabbing spree that killed 10 people in and around an indigenous tribal reserve in Saskatchewan, ending a fo
Sheila Sim's 9-month-old daughter eating broccoli is a must watch, Lifestyle News,Singaporean actress-model Sheila Sim recently shared an adorable video of her 9-month-old daughter devouring broccoli — a sight to behold as most parents can only wish to see their kids wiping greens off a plate!
With 'my wife,' Justin Bieber confirms marriage to Hailey Baldwin, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Pop singer Justin Bieber has confirmed his marriage to model Hailey Baldwin, posting the ultimate status update on social media two months after it was reported the couple had obtained a mar
South Korea's Moon Jae-in calls for full probe into online sexual blackmail ring, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on Monday (March 23) for a full investigation into a network of chat rooms at the heart of an operation to blackmail women and underage girls into sharin
NUS sacks Tembusu College don accused of sexual misconduct towards undergrads, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Tembusu College don accused of sexual misconduct has been sacked by the National University of Singapore (NUS). In a statement on Sunday (Oct 18), NUS said it conducted an internal probe after
