Apple still in negotiations to acquire Intel's 5G business, Digital News,According to the latest reports, Apple is still in negotiations to acquire parts of Intel's 5G modem business. Reports earlier in the year suggested that Apple was interested in acquiring parts of Intel's modem b
Prince Philip allegedly considered suing Netflix over an episode of The Crown, Entertainment News,Prince Philip reportedly considered suing Netflix over an episode of The Crown. The royal – who was married to the late Queen Elizabeth from 1947 until his death at the age of 99 in 2021 – was reportedl
Majority of people prioritise coronavirus health fears over concern for economy: Global survey, World News,LONDON – A substantial majority of people around the world want their governments to prioritise saving lives over moves to restart economies being hammered by measures aimed at halting the spre
'Pre-school Picasso' shakes up German art world, World News,BERLIN – Mikail Akar doesn't flinch as the cameras click around him. Born in 2012, the German artistic prodigy has spent half his life in the limelight. With his striped jumper, goofy grin and dreams of becoming a professiona
Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end, says WHO's Tedros, World News,GENEVA – A vaccine against Covid-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for solidarity and political commitment by all
Governments must check Facebook really does scrap face recognition, whistleblower says, Digital News,BERLIN – Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen welcomed Facebook's announcement that it would scrap facial recognition, but urged close government oversight of the move to ensure the social netw
Indonesia president to visit Ukraine, Russia on peace-building mission, Asia News,JAKARTA — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Sunday (June 26) he will urge his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts to open room for dialogue during a peace-building mission to the warring countries and ask Russia&
Handshake? No thanks: Coronavirus changes global habits, World News,Say no to a handshake, refuse every peck on the cheek and definitely avoid hugging. Instead, try a direct gaze, or maybe a hand gesture. Around the world people are changing their habits at work, home and in worship to reduce the ri
Asian Britons celebrate 'proud moment' as Sunak takes on top job, World News,LONDON – Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain's first prime minister of colour on Tuesday (Nov 1), an achievement that many, particularly in the Asian community, held up as a cultural milestone standing out a
Covid-19 cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world, World News,Global Covid-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday (Feb 9), according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious Omicron variant dominates the outbreak, pushing health systems in several countries to the brink of capacity.
Russia says West, unlike China, 'shoot themselves in the head' over Ukraine, World News,LONDON – Russia said on Wednesday (June 15) that the West had \”shot itself in the head\” by trying to limit energy imports from the oil and gas fields of Siberia due to the Ukraine conflict, in sharp con
