Frenchman arrested for flying drone over Myanmar parliament, Asia News,YANGON – A French tourist has been arrested for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament in the capital Naypyitaw, the French embassy and local police confirmed on Monday (Feb 11), under a law that could see him imprisoned f
Princess Diana honoured with blue plaque at former London flat, World News,LONDON – The late Princess Diana has been honoured with a \”blue plaque\” at her former flat in west London where she lived before she became engaged to British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles. The plaque is on the building t
Man charged with rape and attempted rape of 2 drunk women, among other charges, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old man was accused by prosecutors of taking advantage of two women in their intoxicated states, as he went on trial on Tuesday (Aug 17) for raping one and attempting to rape the othe
Oil tanker fire in Hong Kong waters kills 1, rescue going on, Asia News,HONG KONG – An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong's southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast that shook windows several kilomete
Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closure, Asia News,Manila – The Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday. Pre
Hayabusa2: The asteroid probe seeking solar system secrets, Digital News,Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe made its second touchdown on a distant asteroid on Thursday, in a bid to collect mineral samples that could reveal more about the solar system's evolution. Here are five things to know ab
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
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws, World News,For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. Under pressure from activist
Thai rescuers evacuate cave area as rescue bid for trapped boys seen imminent, Asia News,THAM LUANG CAVE, Thailand – Thai authorities on Sunday said they plan to evacuate an area around a cave in northern Thailand where a dozen boys and their football coach have been trapped so that a \”rescue operat
School bus driver jailed for locking girl, 3, in vehicle without ventilation for over 1 hour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Disgruntled over not getting an extra allowance for taking a three-year-old girl to school, a driver left the child strapped to her seat in his locked van without ventilation at a
