South Korea to accelerate virus vaccine efforts as first UK variant detected, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean officials are vowing to speed up efforts to launch a public coronavirus vaccination programme as the country on Monday (Dec 28) announced it had detected its first cases of the virus variant
Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift', Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday (Dec 25), the first legalisation of the drug in a region with some of the world's strictest drug laws. The junta-appointed parliament
Indonesia investigates deaths of hundreds of pigs in Bali, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities are investigating the deaths of about 880 pigs on the island of Bali, the director of animal health at the Ministry of Agriculture said on Wednesday (Feb 5), to determine if they died of African swi
Covid-19: Quarantine order vs stay-home notice vs leave of absence – here's what each mean for employees and their bosses, Lifestyle News,There has been much confusion over various precautionary measures implemented to protect public health and contain the spread of Covid-19. Here's a no-n
South Korea reports surge in coronavirus cases, more restrictions expected, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported 700 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (April 8), its highest daily tally since early January, and the prime minister reiterated warnings that new social distancing rules would likely be
Japan unveils plan to attract more foreign workers, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Friday (Oct 12) unveiled a plan to attract more foreign blue-collar workers, as the world's number-three economy battles a crippling labour shortage caused by an ageing and shrinking population. The plan reportedly a
Philippines' poll body dismisses disqualification case against Marcos Jr, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was allowed to continue his presidential run after the nation's poll body on Wednesday (April 20) dismissed the final disqualification petitio
Myanmar's shadow government to create its own police force, Asia News,A parallel government opposed to military rule in Myanmar announced on Tuesday (June 7) it was forming its own police force, in its latest effort to hamper the junta's efforts to govern after a coup last year. Myanmar ha
Hong Kong no longer deserves special US status, Pompeo says, World News,WASHINGTON/HONG KONG – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law, potentially dealing a crushing blow to its status as a major financi
Mandarin Orchard cases: Human factor most likely cause if Covid-19 had spread within hotel, say experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – People serving stay-home notices (SHN) are isolated to prevent them from transmitting the disease to anyone else should they have Covid-19. In spite of that, 13 people
South Africa coronavirus variant 'more worrying than UK's', World News,LONDON: The new variant of the Covid-19 virus identified in South Africa is even more of a risk than the highly infectious UK variant, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said yesterday, adding that it was a very
President Bolsonaro shocks with Brazil 'golden shower' tweet, World News,RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has sparked shock and outrage by tweeting a video showing one man urinating on another during his country's massive annual street carnival. \”What is a golden sh
Heavy rains kill 18 in India, dozens feared trapped in landslides, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least 18 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooding that submerged low lying areas and cut off hundreds of villages, authorities sai
May to hold parliamentary Brexit vote on Jan 15: BBC, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a delayed parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday, January 15, the BBC reported on Monday, citing government sources. May was forced to pull the vote on her deal in December after
Wuhan virus: Chinese farmers, supermarkets race to supply food to locked-down Wuhan, China News,BEIJING – China has told farmers to step up vegetable production, opened roads for delivery trucks and is punishing those trying to profit in order to keep feeding residents of the locked-down city of Wuh
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an official social media blackout, highlighting the inability of governments to contain disinformation, ex
The Wuhan virus threat: Why you should not abandon the stock market, Money News,The Straits Times Index hit 3,281 points two weeks ago. Since then, it has been downhill for Singapore's market barometer, falling 4 per cent over the period. From its 52-week peak, the STI has tumbled close to 8 pe
More than 120 dead after cyclone hits Mozambique, Zimbabwe, World News,More than 120 people have died and many more are missing in Mozambique and neighbouring Zimbabwe on Sunday after tropical cyclone Idai barrelled across the southern African nations with flash floods and ferocious winds. Authoriti
Indian police step up arrests to stop religious unrest over anti-Islam remarks, Asia News,SRINAGAR/KOLKATA, India – Police in India's Kashmir arrested a youth for posting a video threatening to behead a former spokesperson of India's ruling party who had made derogatory remarks about Islam
Indian actor Vidya Balan challenges sexism in bureaucracy in her latest movie, Entertainment News,Indian actor Vidya Balan said on Thursday (June 17) that in her latest movie she portrays a female forest officer navigating not just through the wilderness of the jungle but also challenging patriarchy
Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, 1 new death, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Wednesday (May 6) reported one new coronavirus case and one new death, a senior health official said. The death was of a 69-year-old Australian male who was a hotel manager in the southern province of Phang-nga, sa
Vietnam preparing rules to limit news posts on social media accounts: Sources, Asia News,SINGAPORE/HANOI – Vietnam is preparing new rules to limit which social media accounts can post news-related content, three people familiar with the matter said, as authorities tighten their control over news and
First grizzly bear hunt near Yellowstone park in 40 years blocked by federal judge, World News,PINEDALE, WYOMING – A federal judge in Montana on Thursday (Aug 30) issued a court order temporarily blocking the first trophy hunts of Yellowstone-area grizzly bears in more than 40 years, siding with nat
Indonesia extends ban on foreign visitors for 2 more weeks, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has extended its ban on foreign arrivals for another 14 days in a bid to control the transmission of the coronavirus, its chief economic minister said on Monday (Jan 11). The government has said the reason for
Thailand tightens borders over fears of second wave of coronavirus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand ordered security stepped up at its land borders on Monday (July 13) after concerns surged over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, following the arrests of thousands of illegal migrants in
'I didn't think I'd done anything wrong': Woman gets $2,500 fine for bringing half-eaten sandwich from Singapore to Australia, Singapore News,[Update July 20] Days after Lee shared about her sandwich issue, Subway Australia \”worked their magic\”. Lee revealed in a TikTok video on
Twitter asks: When should we cut off rule-breaking world leaders?, Digital News,Twitter Inc said on Thursday (March 18) it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules as other
South Korean fighter jet patrols over islands disputed by Japan, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean fighter jets conducted a patrol flight on Tuesday (Oct 1) over islands at the centre of a bitter dispute with Japan, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said at an event marking the founding of the South K
Blue skies in China's capital Beijing spark joy, scepticism, China News,BEIJING – Every day for the last five years, Zou Yi has photographed Beijing's smog-cloaked skyline from his 13th-floor apartment, but there is something different in the air this year. This winter, save a few grey day
Australian PM's own party defies him in selection of by-election candidate, World News,SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's own party defied his wishes on Friday by nominating a former diplomat instead of a female candidate to run in a crucial by-election for a seat that bel
Chinese tech giant Huawei confirms lawsuit against US government as tensions escalate, World News,HONG KONG – Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd on Thursday (March 7) said it is suing the US government over a section of a defence bill passed into law last year that restricte
Taiwan's \”notebook boy\” commits his memories in writing, Asia News,TAIPEI – Chen Hong-zhi's notebooks are his life. Nine years ago, Chen seriously damaged his hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with forming memories, in a traffic accident. The 26-year-old has lost the ability to m
Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high – Amnesty, Digital News,HANOI – The number of political prisoners in Vietnam has reached its highest on record, according to a tally by Amnesty International, which in a report on Tuesday accused Facebook and Google of censorship in
This made my day: Woman gives out ginger tea with surgical masks – and other kind acts during virus outbreak, Singapore News,In between registering residents and giving out surgical masks, 42-year-old Sukkuriya dashed home to make and serve ginger tea to her fellow volunteers and neighbourhood commi
Chinese city desperate for home buyers entices villagers with job prospects, China News,A southern Chinese city is sending officials to neighbouring villages to drum up interest in its unsold homes and offering to help find jobs for those who buy an apartment, as a deepening property malaise grips C
Japan liquor businesses turn to non-alcoholic drinks to attract Gen Z, Asia News,TOKYO – Bucking the age-old stereotype of hard-drinking college students, Manaka Okamoto considers the next day's schedule before cracking open an alcoholic beverage. \”If I have to get up early, and I think 'O
Have Covid-19? Practise safe sex: Ask Jamie chatbot on MOH site amuses netizens with gaffe, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Gaffes by a chatbot on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website left some Internet users bemused – and many tickled – over the weekend after it dished out family planning advice
Hong Kong widens vaccine scheme to people over 30, domestic helpers, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities said on Monday (March 15) that the city's vaccine scheme would be widened to include those aged between 30 and 60 years old and domestic helpers, as they aim to increase take-up amo
Japan starts culling chicken after confirming bird flu outbreak, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's western Kagawa prefecture has begun a cull of 91,000 chickens after the discovery of a highly contagious form of bird flu on a farm, the local government said. The confirmation of the outbreak, which was
Choosing the best kids' savings account to grow your child's money in 2022, Money News,Kids in Singapore know they've got to think about the future. In between those battles with Pokemon and afternoons at the playground, they're worrying about the PSLE or how they're going t
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high: UN, World News,The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have hit a new record high, the UN said Thursday, warning that the time to act was running out. Ahead of the COP 24 climate summit in Poland next mont
Coronavirus: 5 S'poreans on Diamond Princess allowed to disembark, will remain in Japan for 14 days before returning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five Singaporeans quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, have been allowed to disembark from the ship. They have deci
Death by firing squad: North Korean man caught smuggling and distributing Squid Game, Asia News,If you thought the deaths in Squid Game were terrifying, North Korea just increased that fear factor by killing a man in real life after he was caught smuggling and distributing copies of the hit Netflix
Death toll rises to 17 in partial collapse of China hotel, China News,BEIJING, July 14 – The death toll in the partial collapse of a budget hotel in China's eastern city of Suzhou on Monday (July 12) has risen to 17, state media said on Wednesday. Of the 23 people trapped in the rubble of the S
Australia warns children could be silent victims of coronavirus crisis, World News,MELBOURNE/SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned on Wednesday the nation's children could become the silent victims of the coronavirus pandemic, as officials investigate new nursing home cluster
Asahi daily, an official Tokyo Olympics partner, urges Games cancellation, Asia News,Japanese newspaper publisher Asahi Shimbun, an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, called for the Summer Games to be cancelled in an editorial on Wednesday (May 26), citing risks to public safety and strain
Shots on wheels: Malaysia goes mobile with mass vaccine rollout, Malaysia News,Malaysia went mobile with its mass immunisation drive on Tuesday (June 8), with the rollout of the first of 40 vaccine trucks set to hit the highways in the coming months. Malaysia is battling its worst outbreak of the co
Once homeless and broke, 63-year-old now wants to work so he doesn't have to be on handouts forever, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After about 10 years sleeping on the streets after his divorce, Mr Swee Peng Chye, 63, finally has a roof over his head to call his own. A divorcee with five children,
Philippines forced to close Covid-19 vaccination sites after delivery delays, Asia News,MANILA – A delay in Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to the Philippines has forced some cities in the capital region to close vaccination sites, complicating Manila's efforts to ramp up its immunisation drive. Pr
Malaysia king seeks special parliamentary sitting before Aug 1, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king on Wednesday (June 30) asked for a special parliamentary sitting to be convened before Aug. 1, according to the speakers of both houses of parliament, as the country remains under lockdo
New bus and MRT interchanges in Singapore to have more nursing rooms for breastfeeding mothers, Lifestyle News,In a bid to increase the presence of more nursing rooms in Singapore, all new bus and MRT interchanges will have more breastfeeding-friendly spaces, according to Transport Minister Khaw Boo
950,000 HDB households to receive quarterly GST Voucher – U-Save rebates in January, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Some 950,000 households living in Housing Board flats will receive their quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) Voucher – U-Save rebates this month. It is the sixth tranche of the payment
South Africa asks India's Serum Institute to take back 1m Covid-19 vaccine doses: Report, World News,BENGALURU – South Africa has asked the Serum Institute of India to take back the one million Covid-19 vaccine doses the company had sent in early February, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday
New Zealand to open international borders fully to visitors from end-July, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday (May 11) that the country will fully reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships also welcome back to loca
Huawei to stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets as US pressure bites, Digital News,Huawei Technologies Co will stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets next month, financial magazine Caixin said on Saturday, as the impact of US pressure on the Chinese tech giant grows. US pressure on Huawei’s suppl
Vietnam's 'homespun Facebook' swamped after launch, Digital News,A homegrown Vietnamese social media app was overloaded with users hours after launching as the one-party state tries to boost its own web platforms while tightening its grip on internet freedoms. Gapo has been billed as
China gave Covid-19 vaccine candidate to North Korea's Kim, US analyst says, Asia News,SEOUL – China has provided North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and his family with an experimental coronavirus vaccine, a US analyst said on Tuesday (Nov 24), citing two unidentified Japanese intelligence sources
Indonesia capital Jakarta sets up disinfectant-spraying booths to fight coronavirus, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's capital is installing hand-washing stations and disinfectant-spraying booths across the city of 10 million people to try to curb an accelerating spread of coronavirus infections.
At least 112 dead in India as rains trigger floods, landslides, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least 112 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, authorities said on Friday, after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooded low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages. Par
Two Japanese may be prosecuted for attempting to join ISIS, Asia News,TOKYO – Two Japanese may be prosecuted for allegedly attempting to join the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, police said on Wednesday (July 3), the first case of its kind in the country. \”Tokyo Police referred two peo
Thailand reports 111 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Wednesday (April 8) reported 111 new coronavirus cases and 3 more deaths. The dead included a 48-year-old Russian, a 69-year-old Indian and a 69-year-old US national, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman fo
Russia lists Pussy Riot member, art collector and satirist as 'foreign agents', World News,MOSCOW — Russia on Thursday (Dec 30) designated a member of the Pussy Riot punk band, a prominent art collector and a well-known satirist as \”foreign agents\”, the latest in a series of moves critics
Chinese public dial in for support as coronavirus takes mental toll, China News,SHENZHEN, China – Hundreds of 24-hour mental health support telephone hotlines have sprung up in China in recent weeks as millions of people fret about catching the coronavirus – and try to avoid infection by staying at
Bangladesh court orders 'virgin' removed from marriage certificate, Asia News,DHAKA – The word \”virgin\” must be removed from Muslim marriage certificates in Bangladesh, the country's top court has said, a landmark verdict after campaginers challenged the \”humiliating and discriminator
Ambulance carrying body of virus victim attacked by mob in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Police in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu arrested 21 people for attacking an ambulance carrying the corpse of a doctor who died from the coronavirus, officials said. The mob attacked the ambulance early
Kim Jong Un to travel to Hanoi by train and car for summit with Trump: Sources, World News,HANOI – Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week with United States President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security an
As Australia votes, indigenous people press call for inclusion in constitution, World News,CANBERRA – Activists at one of the world's longest-running protests for the rights of indigenous people are not pinning their hopes for change on Australia's May 21 general election. The election cam
Pfizer's Paxlovid reduces Covid-19 risk in seniors regardless of vaccine status: Study, World News,JERUSALEM – Pfizer Inc's antiviral treatment Paxlovid reduces Covid-19 hospitalisation and death rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated patients 65 years and older, according to a new study in
Alibaba's co-founder says no plans to sell South China Morning Post, Money News,Alibaba has no plans to sell Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, the e-commerce giant's co-founder Joe Tsai was quoted as saying in a letter to South China Morning Post staff seen by Reuters, following a
New Hong Kong police chief Chris Tang calls for support as university stand-off enters third day, Asia News,SHANGHAI – Hong Kong’s new police chief called for the support of all citizens to end social unrest that has disrupted the city for more than five months, while protesters continued their occu
Boom or bust: Hanoi pollution crises expose growth risks, Asia News,HANOI – A major mercury leak, tap water contamination, and \”alarming\” levels of haze: Several pollution crises in Hanoi have sparked public fury and accusations that communist Vietnam is putting the economy ahead of the environment.
E-scooter user: I'll defy footpath ban so I can feed my kids, Singapore News,After issuing thousands of warnings in two months, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will take a zero-tolerance approach against e-scooter riders caught on footpaths from Jan 1. But one rider will continue to defy the
South Korea reports biggest rise in coronavirus cases since March, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported its highest daily rise in novel coronavirus cases since early March on Sunday (Aug 23), as outbreaks continued to spread from a Seoul church and from political demonstrations its members had att
Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary, Asia News,TAIPEI – Freedom in Hong Kong has\”vanished\”, and China has failed to live up to its promises of 50 years without change, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday (July 1), the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's r
Video of cop pulling gun on Hong Kong protesters after being attacked goes viral, China News,A video of a Hong Kong police officer pulling his gun on protesters after they surrounded him, taking his baton and beating him with it, has gone viral on Twitter. The video, filmed by Wall Street Journal re
Taiwan hotel axes Marriott contract over China naming row, China News,TAIPEI – The owner of a Starwood-branded hotel in Taiwan said Thursday (Aug 16) it will terminate its contract with Marriott International, in protest over the US group caving in to Beijing pressure to list the island as part of C
Price of 50-year-old HDB flat can appreciate over the next 10 years: Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those who buy a 50-year-old Housing Board (HDB) flat today can expect prices to continue to appreciate over the next 10 years, Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan said at a dialogue with y
Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening, Asia News,TOKYO — The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors after more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions, more than doubling the volume from Septembe
Trump slams FBI over school shooting, says preoccupied with Russia probe, World News,US President Donald Trump slammed the FBI Saturday for failing to heed signs that could have prevented the Florida school shooting, charging the agency was too preoccupied with probing his campaign team over Russian
Earthquake rattles New Zealand for the second time in 48 hours, World News,SYDNEY – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Levin, near the country's capital Wellington, a day after a 5.8 tremor was recorded in the same area, government seismic monitor Geonet said on Tuesday.
Singapore passes law to counter foreign interference in domestic politics after 10-hour Parliament debate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A law against foreign interference was on Monday (Oct 4) passed by Singapore's Parliament after a 10-hour airing in the House, three years after it was first rai
House hunting during Chinese New Year? Virtual viewings are the key, Money News,With Chinese New Year just around the corner, many people are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. The festival marks the beginning of a new moon and new lunar calendar, and what better time to get int
Betting Omicron has peaked, PM Johnson drops Covid-19 rules in England, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of Covid-19 measures introduced to curb the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in England as he looks to live with the virus after a peak in cases. Brit
Malaysian immigration must pay Singaporean man over 13-day illegal detention: High Court, Singapore News,KUALA LUMPUR – A High Court in Malaysia has ruled in favour of a Singaporean man who was illegally detained by immigration authorities in 2018, calling for an assessment of damages to be paid to
Australia sees Covid-19 cases climb, police warn against protest repeat, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's most populous state reported a rise in new Covid-19 cases on Monday (July 26) despite a weeks-long stay-at-home order, while police vowed to crack down on any repeat of a anti-lockdown prote
Amazon signs deal with British spy agencies to boost use of AI for espionage, World News,LONDON – Britain's spy agencies have given a contract to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host classified material in a deal aimed at boosting the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for espi
Testing woes slow China’s coronavirus response: Report, China News,BEIJING – Ms Yang Zhongyi was still waiting on Monday for a coronavirus test in Wuhan two weeks after she started to show signs of a fever, even though doctors privately told her family that she almost certainly has been infected, he
Prince Charles delivers Queen's Speech for the first time, World News,LONDON – Britain's heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and Prince William took centre stage amid the pomp and pageantry of the opening of parliament on Tuesday (May 10), replacing the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth who missed
Virus-free Vietnam not ready to open doors to foreign tourists yet: PM, Asia News,HANOI – Despite successfully containing its Covid-19 outbreak, Vietnam has no plans to open up to international tourists yet over fears that doing so could lead to a second wave of infections, the Southeast Asian count
Australia watchdog prepares for clampdown on 'opaque' internet giants like Google and Facebook, Digital News,Australia's competition watchdog is poised to call for far-reaching new regulations on Facebook, Google and other tech giants, which could have global ramifications for how the
Sanofi tells Philippines no refund for used dengue vaccine that could worsen disease symptoms, Health News,MANILA – French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Monday (Feb 5) told the Philippines it would not refund the cost of used doses of a dengue vaccine after the vaccination programme was suspended o
Indonesia set to pass 1 million coronavirus cases as vaccinations roll out, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia is set to officially surpass one million coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Jan 26), a grim milestone for the South-east Asian nation that has struggled since last March to get the Covid-19 pandemic
Indonesia preparing tough new curbs for online platforms: Sources, Asia News,SINGAPORE/JAKARTA – Indonesia is readying tough new rules that will allow it to fine and criminally charge Internet and social media platforms, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, potentially slowing online fi
Japan says drugmaker Gilead's Covid-19 treatment remdesivir now in use in hospitals, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan has begun treating severely ill Covid-19 patients with Gilead Science's Covid-19 remdesivir drug, a health ministry official said, just days after giving the drug emergency approval
Europe suspects sabotage as mystery gas leaks hit Russian pipelines, World News,STOCKHOLM/Copenhagen — Europe was investigating on Tuesday (Sept 27) what Germany, Denmark and Sweden said were attacks which had caused major leaks into the Baltic Sea from two Russian gas pipelines at the centre of an
Australian Prime Minister Morrison's approval rating turns negative, World News,MELBOURNE – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating has turned negative for the first time since he became the country's leader in August, according to an opinion poll published on Monda
Wreckage of Japanese F-35 stealth fighter jet found, pilot remains missing, Asia News,TOKYO – Search and rescue teams found wreckage belonging to a Japanese Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter that disappeared on Tuesday over the Pacific Ocean close to northern Japan, a military spokesman said on W
US-China tensions take centre stage at UN as Trump accuses Beijing of unleashing 'plague', World News,NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that China must be held accountable for having “unleashed” Covid-19 on the world, prompting Beijing
At outbreak epicentre, South African students shrug off Omicron and fret about exams, World News,PRETORIA – The students knew their South African university was the epicentre of a new Covid-19 variant spreading panic across the globe, but over the past week many worried more about how Omicron would
Western envoys grab rare chance in China to berate Russia over Ukraine war, World News,BEIJING – Western envoys in China criticised Russia on Monday (June 4) for its invasion of Ukraine, with the US ambassador saying China should not spread Russian \”propaganda\”, during an unusual public forum in a c
Coronavirus: China may ease Beijing's quarantine rules as early as Thursday, sources say, China News,BEIJING – The city of Beijing plans to ease quarantine rules for some domestic travellers from low-risk areas in China as soon as Thursday (April 30), according to two sources familiar with the
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewellery, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says he shouldn't be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund a
Secret Invasion sets us up for plenty of mystery and intrigue, Entertainment News,The latest Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion shows off very little, yet we're still excited for what's to come. If anyone feels that this trailer gives off the Winter Soldier vibes (the movie, not the D+ s
Hong Kong leader says no plans to tighten Covid-19 social distancing measures, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday (March 14) there were no current plans to further tighten strict social distancing measures as the authorities battle to contain a deepening coronavirus ou
Queen's death shines spotlight on wrongs suffered by indigenous people, World News,SYDNEY/TORONTO – When newly elected indigenous Australian parliamentarian Lidia Thorpe took her oath to office last month, she raised her fist above her head in protest and labelled Queen Elizabeth II a \”colonisi
Australia is making a comeback and you'd want to be the first to experience it, here's why, Lifestyle News,Political news aside, the Australian bushfires have been gripping the world's headlines with the devastation it has caused down under. This has hit the tourism industry the harde
More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with coronavirus symptoms, data shows, Asia News,JAKARTA – More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with acute symptoms of Covid-19 but were not recorded as victims of the disease, a Reuters review of data from 16 of the country's 34 provinces showed. Three me
