8 lasting bag trends that will stand the test of time, Lifestyle News,We’re no stranger to buyer’s remorse, the feeling of regret that gradually supersedes the euphoric high that comes with purchasing shiny new items that, over time, begin to lose their appeal to us. Naturally, many of us may hence
Are millennials abandoning diamonds?, World News,Diamonds are forever… or are they? According to new research, the classic rocks are falling out of fashion with millennials, who are increasingly opting for a more diverse range of gemstones when it comes to choosing an engagement ring. Statistics fro
Tom Holland lost and gained 14kg for new crime movie, Entertainment News,The 24-year-old actor plays the lead role in the new crime film Cherry, and director Joe Russo has revealed Tom underwent a dramatic transformation in order to star in the movie. He told Deadline: \”[Tom] really shredded himself
Pfizer says coronavirus vaccine study shows mostly mild-to-moderate side effects, World News,WASHINGTON – Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday (Sept 15) participants were showing mostly mild-to-moderate side effects when given either the company's experimental coronavirus vaccine or a placebo in an ongoi
Gerard Butler files lawsuit against producers of Olympus Has Fallen, Entertainment News,Gerard Butler has filed a lawsuit against the producers of Olympus Has Fallen. The 51-year-old actor has taken legal action against production companies Nu Image, Millennium Film and Padre Nuestro Productions in
Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease, Health News,People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a higher risk of liver disease than individuals whose main source of protein is vegetables, a Dutch study suggests. Researchers fo
New Zealand links 26-year-old man's death to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, World News,SYDNEY – New Zealand authorities on Monday (Dec 20) said they had linked a 26-year-old man's death to Pfizer Inc's Covid-19 vaccine after the person suffered myocarditis, a rare inflammation of the heart
AstraZeneca may have provided incomplete efficacy data from latest Covid-19 trial, World News,WASHINGTON – British drugmaker AstraZeneca may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its Covid-19 vaccine from a large scale US trial, the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dise
Taleban is rounding up Afghans on blacklist, says private intel report, Asia News,OSLO – The Taleban has begun rounding up Afghans on a blacklist of people they believe have worked in key roles with the previous Afghan administration or with US-led forces that supported it, according to a report by
Thai businessman to buy Fortune magazine, Business Wires News,Thai businessman Chatchaval Jiaravanon agreed Friday to buy Fortune magazine for $150 million in the latest deal for titles from the former Time Inc. family. Meredith Corp, the publishing group which acquired Time Inc. magazines last year
Indonesia flood death toll tops 100, dozens still missing, Asia News,SENTANI, INDONESIA – The death toll from flash floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia's Papua region has topped 100, with dozens more still missing, the disaster agency said on Wednesday (March 20). Nearly 10,000 pe
South Korea says it successfully test-fired first solid-fuel space rocket, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's military said it had successfully test-fired a solid-fuel space rocket for the first time on Wednesday (March 30), a step it said will help eventually launch a constellation of satellites
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine trial Brazil volunteer dies, trial to continue, World News,SAO PAULO/FRANKFURT – Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Wednesday that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University had died but added that the tr
After 30 years in Singapore, rogue trader losses force Mitsubishi to shut Petro-Diamond, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE/TOKYO – About three years ago, Japanese oil trading firm Petro-Diamond Singapore (PDS) relocated to a bigger office in the 41-storey Millenia Tower as parent Mitsubishi Corp started
Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have cautioned the country's social media users to refrain from posting \”provocative\” content on race and religion after a divisive general election on Saturday (Nov 2
WHO panel advises against Covid-19 vaccination proof for travel, World News,July 15 – The World Health Organisation's Emergency Committee on Thursday (July 15) maintained its stance that proof of Covid-19 vaccination should not be required for international travel, amid a growing debate on bloc
Indonesian protesters, police clash in second night of post-election unrest, Asia News,JAKARTA – A clash between Indonesian security forces and protesters angry over the result of last month's presidential election raged for a second night on Wednesday, turning central Jakarta into a battlefiel
Stephanie Beatriz hates how bisexual people are sometimes portrayed on TV, Entertainment News,Stephanie Beatriz came out as bisexual in 2016, but she resents how various shows have peddled myths about the community over the years. Reflecting on her experience of watching one particular episode of Se
India's top court to hear petition seeking to reverse release of gang rape convicts, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's Supreme Court will hold a hearing on a petition challenging the release last week of 11 Hindu men convicted of the gang rape of a pregnant Muslim woman during Hindu-Muslim rio
