Malian woman gives birth to 9 babies, World News,A Malian woman gave birth to nine babies on Tuesday (May 4) – two more than doctors had detected inside her crowded womb – joining a small pantheon of mothers of nonuplets. The pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, has fascinated the West African nation and
How to run a successful business with your sibling, Lifestyle News,Not all of us can stand going on a holiday with family, much less work with them. But there are some among us who can not only run a business with a sibling, but also do so with great success. Sisters Race, 38, and Rhonda Wong, 35, f
UN warns 'time is running out' as greenhouse gases surge, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. LONDON – Greenhouse gas concentrations climbed at above-av
Pay more attention, Ethereum co-founder says of crypto crash, Money News,DAVOS, Switzerland – Ethereum's co-founder Gavin Wood said cryptocurrency investors need to be more aware of what is backing their holdings after a market rout which wiped more than $800 billion (S$1.1 billion) off their v
G20 chair Indrawati says 'huge gaps' remain on Ukraine war, geopolitical issues, World News,WASHINGTON – The Group of 20 major economies has \”quite a lot of huge gaps\” to bridge over geopolitical divisions, including the war in Ukraine, but remains in agreement over many financial issues,
Duterte's daughter stays top in poll on Philippine president candidates, Asia News,The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has topped the latest opinion poll on preferred presidential candidates for an election next year, a contest she insists she has no interest in joining. The surve
Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in TV series, Entertainment News,Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will play former US first lady Michelle Obama in a new TV series on the Showtime cable network, it was announced Wednesday. \”First Ladies\” will focus on the wives of US presidents and their lives in
China targets rumours, religion in updated party rules, China News,BEIJING – China's ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members' behaviour, threatening punishment for spreading political rumours and recommending that those who cling to religious belief
Malaysia defends Myanmar envoy's meeting with junta after backlash, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday defended a meeting between its ambassador to Myanmar and a representative from the military government, after criticism that it was recognition of the junta amid a brutal crackd
Jennifer Hudson wants her new talk show to give guests a platform, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson this week debuted her own one-hour nationally syndicated talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. As the youngest woman in history to gain 'Egot' stat
David Attenborough named COP26 People's Advocate ahead of key climate summit, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. LONDON – Britain has tasked naturalist Davi
Brazil's health minister tests positive for Covid-19 in NYC, World News,BRASILIA – Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for Covid-19 hours after accompanying President Jair Bolsonaro to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday (Sept 21), the governmen
Pittsburgh synagogue victims include 97-year-old, pair of brothers, World News,PITTSBURGH – A 97-year-old woman, two brothers in their 50s and a married couple in their 80s were among the 11 worshippers shot dead at a Pittsburgh synagogue during Sabbath prayers in the deadliest attack ever on Americ
COP26: World will try again to avert climate disaster, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. GLASGOW – The United Nations COP26 summit that starts in Glasgow this w
Umno says will not work with PM Muhyiddin in polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s biggest political party and key ruling coalition ally Umno on Sunday (March 28) said it will not cooperate with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance in the next national election, deepening conflict wit
Putin says 'Thank God' some foreign companies have left Russia, World News,LONDON — President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (May 26) that he was glad some foreign companies had left Russia because home-grown businesses could take their place, and he warned the West that Moscow would stil
Former City Harvest Church leader Tan Ye Peng released from jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Former City Harvest Church (CHC) leader Tan Ye Peng, who was jailed for his role in the largest case of misuse of charitable funds in Singapore's history, has been released from prison. The Singapore Pr
5 facts you should know before making a fomo property purchase, Money News,Pasir Ris 8 seems to have kicked the proverbial hornet’s nest, with the developer raising prices on some units from $1,400 psf to around $2,000 psf. Now, we’re seeing a slew of text messages claiming that you’d “better buy no
Indonesia court finds President, officials negligent in pollution case, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo and several other senior government officials have been found guilty of environmental negligence in a civil lawsuit for failing to tackle chronic air pollution, a Jakarta cour
Japanese government to urge more telecommuting as Covid-19 cases surge, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan’s economy minister says the government will urge businesses to aim for 70 per cent telecommuting and enhance other social distancing measures amid a rise in coronavirus cases among workers, some infected
