UN Security Council calls rare General Assembly session on Ukraine, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations Security Council on Sunday (Feb 27) called for a rare emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which will be held on Monday, as
It was an easy decision to sign up for Judy Garland biopic, says Renee Zellweger, Entertainment News,Renee Zellweger admitted it was a \”no brainer\” signing up for Judy. The 50-year-old actress will portray the late Judy Garland in the upcoming biopic and when it was first pitched to her, she couldn&
Creators of gene 'scissors' clinch Nobel as women sweep chemistry, World News,STOCKHOLM/BERLIN – Two scientists won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic ‘scissors’ that can rewrite the code of life, contributing to new cancer therapies and holding out the pro
England's top medic says Covid-19 transmission highest in children, World News,LONDON – England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Wednesday that Covid-19 transmission was currently highest in 12- to 15-year-olds, and that almost all unvaccinated children would get infected at so
Past Covid-19 infections found in 3 Mandarin Orchard staff: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three people who are serving their stay-home notice (SHN) at the Mandarin Orchard Singapore have tested positive for Covid-19. It is likely these are imported cases and not linked to 13 other cases being inve
A third of US Covid-19 cases now caused by BA.2 Omicron sub-variant, World News,WASHINGTON – About one-in-three Covid-19 cases in the United States are now caused by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant of the coronavirus, according to government data on Tuesday (March 22) that also showed overall infection
How McLaren aims to rebuild supercars to roar into electric era, World News,HEADLEY DOWN, England – There’s nothing quite like the roar of a revving McLaren engine to set a petrolhead’s pulse pounding, or the full-throated scream as it tears across the tarmac. Yet new gas-fuelled engines like McLare
Bangladesh says ISIS teenager Shamima Begum not eligible for citizenship, Asia News,DHAKA – A British teen who joined the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group has no claim to Bangladeshi nationality, Dhaka's foreign ministry said Wednesday (Feb 20), after the UK government decided to re
'Real risk to public health': Woman who challenged SDA at MBS arrested for multiple offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman seen in a viral video clip refusing to don a mask at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on May 15 appeared in a district court on Tuesday (May 25) and was handed multiple ch
US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong democracy movement for Nobel peace prize, World News,WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have nominated the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Five senators and four House members said in letter to the chairwoman of th
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19, Asia News,SEOUL – Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wedn
Charles Yeo now a wanted man after breaching overseas travel conditions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have issued a gazette for the arrest of lawyer Charles Yeo after he breached conditions of the court for approval for overseas travel. In a statement on Monday (Aug 1), the police said they
Richard Branson recalls rock 'n roll days as he gets Hollywood star, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson on Tuesday recalled an era of sex, drugs, and rock'n roll as he added a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his list of accomplishments. Branson,
'It just didn't matter to me anymore': Michael Buble wanted to stop singing after son's battle with cancer, Entertainment News,Michael Buble didn't want to sing again after his son's battle with cancer. The Haven't Met You Yet hitmaker was devastated when his son N
Blood of recovered Covid-19 patients shows little benefit as treatment, World News,LONDON – Using blood of recovered Covid-19 patients – or so-called convalescent plasma – as a potential treatment is of little benefit in helping hospitalised patients fight off the infection, according to results of
In Bangladesh, some 60 babies a day born in Rohingya camps: UN, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – Around 60 babies a day are being born in vast refugee camps in Bangladesh, sheltering hundreds of thousands of mainly Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar, the United Nations children's agency UNICEF sa
Britney Spears calls recent documentaries about her 'hypocritical', Entertainment News,Pop singer Britney Spears spoke out on Tuesday (May 4) about recent documentaries about her life and career, calling them \”hypocritical\” because they rehash her personal problems while criticizing the me
'Off the scale' excitement for fans as Spice Girls reunion opens, Entertainment News,DUBLIN – Fans from near and far got what they really really really wanted on Friday night when the ultimate 1990s girl band, the Spice Girls, opened their long awaited reunion tour at last in Dublin. \”We h
Saudi crown prince deplores 'repulsive' Khashoggi murder in first comments on case , World News,RIYADH – Saudi Arabia's crown prince denounced the \”repulsive\” murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and vowed justice will prevail, in his first public comments on the case, without addre
Who are the 10 friends Zhu Houren invited to his son's wedding?, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Who would veteran actor Zhu Houren invite to his elder son's wedding banquet if he could invite only 10 people? The answer was out on Saturday (Dec 18) when his son, director Jonathan Choo, held
US accuses China, Russia of enabling North Korea's Kim Jong Un, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The US accused China and Russia on Wednesday (Oct 5) of enabling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by protecting Pyongyang from attempts to strengthen UN Security Council sanctions imposed over its nuclear
US CDC says unvaccinated young foreign travellers do not need to quarantine, World News,WASHINGTON – The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Saturday (Oct 30) that unvaccinated foreign nationals under the age of 18 traveling to the United States by air do not have to self-quaran
Malaysia bans travellers from countries deemed Omicron risks, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has temporarily banned the entry of travellers from countries that have reported the Omicron Covid-19 variant or are considered high-risk, its health minister said on Wednesday (Dec 1). The Southeast
Pritam Singh clash with S Iswaran over funding, editorial independence of SPH's new media entity, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh (Aljunied GRC) on Monday (May 10) clashed with Communications and Information Minister S. Iswaran over the Government's potenti
New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Theresa May will state her opposition to a second Brexit referendum on Monday, telling parliament such a vote would \”break faith\” with British people and do \”irreparable damage\” to politics. With
Teenager who joined IS group in Syria to lose UK citizenship, World News,LONDON – Shamima Begum, a teenager who left London when she was aged 15 to join Islamic State in Syria, has had her British citizenship revoked, according to a letter sent to her family published by ITV News on Tuesday. Begum,
Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa up for top Brit Awards, Entertainment News,LONDON – Ed Sheeran's latest bestselling album will vie with four debut offerings at this year's Brit Awards, including one by breakthrough pop star Dua Lipa. Sheeran, whose \”Divide\” was the fastest-selling album ever for a ma
