New Zealand may become a republic but not anytime soon, Ardern says, World News,SYDNEY – New Zealand will not actively take any measures to become a republic in the short-term after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, though she expects the Pacific nation will eventuall
Sri Lanka lowers attacks death toll from 359 to 253, blames difficulty in identifying body parts, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan officials revised the death toll from Easter Sunday bombings down by about 100 on Thursday (April 25), blaming the difficulty in identifying body parts at bomb scenes for
Hong Kongers snap up UK homes and do what they excel at: Being landlords, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong residents are buying more houses and apartments to lease out for income in Britain, property agents say, a trend that coincides with what many expect to be a wave of emigration after China pass
'Nightmare, nightmare' – Over half a million tourists stranded after Thomas Cook collapses, World News,MALLORCA, Spain – More than half a million holidaymakers were stranded around the globe on Monday following the collapse of Thomas Cook (TCG.L), the world's oldest travel firm. Trave
China official in Hong Kong says US sanctions, business advisory have 'despicable intention', China News,HONG KONG – China's foreign ministry branch in Hong Kong said new US sanctions on Chinese officials and its updated business advisory on the city are \”extremely rude\” and \”extremel
Meghan Markle presents wedding dress designer with fashion award, Women News,LONDON – Meghan Markle presented the designer of her wedding dress with a prize at the Fashion Awards in London on Monday, joining fashionistas at the ceremony where supermodel Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was
Twice singer Tzuyu has world's most beautiful face, BTS singer Jungkook is most handsome, Entertainment News,French model Thylane Blondeau has been dethroned as the world's Most Beautiful Face. The 18-year-old drops to the fourth spot in this year's list of 100 names compiled by TC Ca
60 cars showcased in No Time to Die movie will be auctioned off at a Christie's charity auction , Lifestyle News,Ever fancied getting yourself an actual movie car? Good news as 60 cars which include Ranger Rovers and Jaguars from the movie No Time to Die, will be auctioned off during an upcomin
Man accused of plotting to kill British PM May pleads not guilty to terror charges, World News,LONDON – A man accused of plotting to kill British Prime Minister Theresa May pleaded not guilty of terrorism offences in a London court on Friday (May 4). Naa'imur Rahman, from north London, is accus
Mick Jagger to undergo heart surgery: Report, Entertainment News,LONDON – Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery this week following the postponement of the band's North American tour for medical reasons, according to a published report. The US website Drudge Report, cit
Australia launches review into former pilots training Chinese military, World News,SYDNEY – Australia will launch a review into the obligations former Defence Force personnel have to protect state secrets, following reports that Australians were among the Western military pilots who had been approac
Duchess Meghan creates TV project aimed at girls for Netflix, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Britain's Duchess Meghan has created an animated family series for streaming platform Netflix Inc that she will also executive produce, her production company said on Wednesday (July 14). Archewell Pr
HSBC and Huawei CFO reach agreement on document publication linked to extradition case, China News,HONG KONG – HSBC and Huawei Technologies’ Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou have reached an agreement in a dispute about the publication of documents relating to US fraud allegations against her, th
Elton John leaves stage in Las Vegas because of 'rude' fan, Entertainment News,WASHINGTON – Elton John left the stage in Las Vegas because a \”rude\” fan was interfering with the performance, he said on Saturday. \”A fan put his hands on the piano keys while I was playing and continued to do
Electricity providers iSwitch, SilverCloud quit Singapore market amid global power crunch, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two energy providers in Singapore, including one of the largest independent electricity retailers, are exiting the market and according to company sources at least three others have
How will life change for Meghan Markle?, World News,When US actress Meghan Markle marries Britain's Prince Harry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle next Saturday, her career and right to privacy will be just two of the things she will have to give up. The daughter of a yoga teacher a
WHO approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday (Feb 15) listed AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, widening access to the relatively inexpensive shot in the developing world. “W
Irish boyband Westlife to hold Q&A session with fans in Singapore, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Irish boyband Westlife are mounting their comeback and that includes stopping by Singapore for an exclusive Q&A session with their fans on Jan 31 at 6pm. The location for the event has yet to be ann
