WHO says countries should not order Covid-19 boosters while others still need vaccines, World News,GENEVA, July 12 – Rich countries should not be ordering booster shots for their vaccinated populations while other countries have yet to receive Covid-19 vaccines, the World Health Organisation said on
Germany surpasses 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases for first time, World News,BERLIN – Germany reported 112,323 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (Jan 19), a fresh single-day record as the health minister said the peak had not been reached and compulsory vaccination should be introduced by May. Germany
Family in Chin Swee Road murder case is known to community agencies: MSF, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Chin Swee Road couple charged in court last Tuesday (Sept 17) with murdering their two-year-old daughter is a case known to social workers. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) sai
At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in northern India, Asia News,AMRITSAR, India – A commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people on Friday, state officials said, making it India’s worst rail disaster this ye
Daily roundup: Chinese man files lawsuit after friend resells his $1.9m game character for $755 – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chinese man files lawsuit after friend resells his $1.9m game character for $755 The kids who grew up
Best annuity plans for your retirement in Singapore, Money News,Let’s face it, securing a steady retirement income hinges on the decisions we make today. Here, we’ve gathered the best annuity plans in the market for your dream retirement. No one wants to be left stranded in their retirement years. H
Coronavirus: Philippines reports 8 more deaths, 152 new cases, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine Health Ministry reported on Sunday eight additional coronavirus deaths and 152 newly confirmed cases. The positive cases in the Philippines total 3,246 as of 4pm, while the death toll has risen to 152, i
Philippines promises 'refreshed' coronavirus approach as capital exits strict lockdown, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday eased the strict coronavirus lockdown in and around the capital Manila as his government promised a “refreshed” approach to fighting Cov
Wrestler Rocky Johnson – Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's dad – has died aged 75, Entertainment News,The professional wrestler and father of wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has passed away at the age of 75, according to The Cauliflower Alley Club. The club is a fr
Thailand police to examine dropping of hit-and-run charges against Red Bull heir, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's police said on Monday (July 27) they would look into why criminal charges were dropped against the heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, who was accused of a 2012 hit-and-run ki
