Ofo loses bicycle-sharing licence in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Beleaguered bike-sharing firm ofo has lost its licence to operate in Singapore, after failing to provide enough justification for why its licence should not be cancelled. The Chinese firm, whose licence had been suspended sin
Najib loyalists call for royal pardon as Malaysia's ex-PM begins jail term, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Supporters of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak petitioned King Al-Sultan Abdullah to pardon the disgraced politician, a day after he was jailed for corruption linked to the multi-
R. Kelly found guilty on multiple counts in sexual abuse trial, Entertainment News,CHICAGO – R&B singer R. Kelly was found guilty on Wednesday (Sept 14) on multiple charges of child pornography and luring underage girls to have sex with him but not guilty of obstructing a 2008 state case that en
Impeachment or the 14th Amendment – Can Trump be barred from future office?, World News,Some US lawmakers have said President Donald Trump should be disqualified from holding political office again following his impeachment on Wednesday (Jan 13) for inciting a mob that stormed the Capitol as lawmake
Australia seeks possible jail for journalists over gag order on cardinal George Pell's paedophilia trial, World News,SYDNEY – Australia has demanded jail time or fines for 23 journalists accused of breaching an order not to report on the paedophilia trial of cardinal George Pell. In a court fil
Thai politician indicted for royal insult over Covid-19 vaccine speech, Asia News,A prominent Thai politician faces up to 20 years in prison following his indictment on Monday (April 11) for insulting the king and violating a cyber law, after he criticised the government for over-reliance on a royal
Singapore musicians pay tribute to Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – American Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklinwith her iconic body of work made an impact on artists worldwide, including many in the local music industry here. Singer Alemay Fernandez says that Franklin, who died
