Islamic State retreats online to 'virtual caliphate', World News,On the brink of defeat in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State group has been taking refuge in its \”virtual caliphate\” — but even online, experts say it is in decline. Back in 2015, when the jihadists held territory the size of
Malaysia risks investment troubles as political drama drags on, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – With its leadership tossed into uncertainty again, Malaysia risks delays and loss of new investments, analysts and business groups say, as anxiety bubbles among foreign investors worried about policy disrupt
1819 marked start of modern, multicultural Singapore: Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Although a thriving seaport existed in Singapore as early as the 14th Century, it was the year 1819 that marked the beginning of a modern, outward-looking and multicultural Singapore, Prime Minister Lee
Which anime character are you: Singapore edition, Digital News,Have you ever watched an anime and thought to yourself: “That character is just like me!” That’s what we thought, too – but unlike the usual quizzes online, we decided to pair the anime characters with quintessential Singaporean personal
Hong Kong students charged with 'advocating terrorism' denied bail, China News,HONG KONG – Four Hong Kong student leaders charged with \”advocating terrorism\” after their union passed a motion last month mourning the death of a 50-year-old who stabbed a policeman before killing himself were
Singer Kimberley Chen hits back at criticism of her wearing bikini to walk dogs, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Australian singer Kimberley Chen got quite a bit of attention in 2019, but not exactly for her music. The Taiwan-based star had posted photos of herself in a bikini walking her dogs at wha
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to resign on Monday: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will resign on Monday, news portal MalaysiaKini reported, after he lost his majority due to infighting in the ruling coalition. The resignation, if confirmed, would end a t
Terence Cao now selling very expensive durians after selling very expensive mee siam, Lifestyle News,Just a few weeks back, local artiste Terence Cao and his friends Vincent Ng, Shane Pow, and Dawn Yeoh made the news for selling some pretty pricey dry mee siam. Going by the name Sibay Shiok, the onl
Durian fruit sells for $65,000 at auction in Thailand, Lifestyle News,NONTHABURI – A treasured durian fruit has sold for a staggering 1.5 million baht (S$65,325) at an auction in Thailand. The kanyao variety – which is the most expensive in the world – attracted bids from dozens of wealthy fruit lov
Malaysia PM to sign co-operation pact with opposition to shore up support, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's coalition and the main opposition bloc will sign a cooperation pact on Monday (Sept 13) to ensure stability during the Covid-19 pandemic, an agr
Princess Haya in court for London hearing in legal battle with Dubai's ruler, World News,LONDON – Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, the estranged wife of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, appeared in a British court on Tuesday for the latest hearing in the couple's leg
Hungry Ghost Festival 2020 – 8 online shops to buy joss paper (kim zua) from, Lifestyle News,It’s that time of year again when you need to be careful where you step. Yup, Hungry Ghost Festival or Zhong Yuan Jie is just around the corner. This year’s Ghost Day falls on Sept 2 in 2020, the 15 day of t
Courteney Cox sold her house after people pointed out it was haunted, Entertainment News,Courteney Cox sold her house because she thought it was haunted. The Shining Vale actress got rid of the property after a number of people reported feeling the presence of spirits around them. While appearing on
Kourtney Kardashian breaks silence on wedding to Travis Barker, admits ceremony isn't legally binding, Entertainment News,Kourtney Kardashian has shared some behind-the-scenes photos from her wedding day — but admitted the ceremony was not legally binding. The 42-year-old beauty and Travis Bark
The secret sauce of Mahathir's 62-year marriage , Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Turns out that the oldest elected leader in the world is not that different from ordinary blokes when it comes to staying happily married. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad, 93, says tolerance is what has kept
5,000 feral camels culled in drought-hit Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Helicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia, officials said Tuesday (Jan 14). Aboriginal
By a thread: Thai Muslim family keeps silk weaving heritage alive, Asia News,Over the click-clack of the teak loom, Niphon's family laments the lack of apprentice weavers at his Bangkok silk shop, as modernity lures young Muslims away from a trade their community has dominated for generations.
Malaysia palace hopes election commission to hold poll as soon as possible, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king did not have a choice but to agree to the prime minister's request to return the mandate to the people, the palace said on Monday (Oct 10), after Ismail Sabri Yaakob dis
India restaurant tycoon begins life term over love rival murder, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The trailblazing Indian founder of a global restaurant chain surrendered to a court on Tuesday (July 9) after losing a last-ditch bid to avoid a life sentence for murdering a love rival. P. Rajagopal rose from rag
Sotheby's changes beat with first hip-hop auction, Entertainment News,It started out as just a plastic prop from a party shop but the gold colored crown that rapper Notorious B.I.G wore on the last photo shoot before his death could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at an auction dedicated
