Apple's new operating systems to block web tracking by Facebook, other sites, Digital News,SAN JOSE – Apple on Monday (June 4) unveiled new operating systems for its iPhones and computers with features designed to thwart secret trackers, such as those used by Facebook, to monitor people's
South Korea to launch its biggest investigation of sex abuse in sports, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will hold its largest ever investigation into sexual abuse in sports, its human rights watchdog said on Tuesday, after an Olympic speed skating star accused her former coach of abuse triggered a wav
Indonesia designates Papuan separatists as 'terrorists', Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has formally designated Papuan separatists as \”terrorists\”, its chief security minister said on Thursday (April 29), a move that activists said could expand the powers of security forces, including lengt
Malaysia's Top Glove workers under stricter Covid lockdown: Government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government tightened movement curbs in an area where Top Glove Corp Bhd worker dormitories are located, to enable targeted coronavirus screenings on workers and residents as infect
K-pop supergroup SuperM set to make Hollywood debut, Entertainment News,SEOUL – K-pop supergroup SuperM, formed by seven members of different South Korean boy bands, will make their Hollywood debut this week, group members said on Wednesday. \”It feels like a dream, especially because it's with
Australia's 'Egg Boy' donates $95,600 to Christchurch attack victims, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian teen dubbed \”Egg Boy\” for cracking an egg on the head of a controversial right-wing lawmaker said he has given almost A$100,000 (S$95,600) donated for his legal expenses to support
Wuhan virus: 1 week sufficient for recovery from mild coronavirus symptoms, says expert, China News,BEIJING – An expert at China's National Health Commission (NHC) said on Tuesday (Jan 28) that one week is sufficient for a recovery from mild coronavirus symptoms. The remarks were made by Li Xin
Millions likely infected by coronavirus in New Delhi, survey finds, Asia News,MUMBAI – Almost 30 per cent of the population in India’s capital of New Delhi likely have been infected by the novel coronavirus, according to a serological survey of 15,000 people conducted by the local government, a figu
China in talks with WHO over assessing its Covid-19 vaccines for global use, China News,SINGAPORE – China is in talks to have its locally-produced Covid-19 vaccines assessed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), as a step towards making them available for international use, a WHO official said on
Hong Kong tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases hit record, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong tightened coronavirus restrictions on Sunday, with non-essential civil servants told to work from home from this week, as the global financial hub reported a record number of daily cases. Earlier on Sun
