Indonesia to hand over yacht linked to 1MDB to Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia has agreed to hand over to Malaysia a $250 million (S$342 million) luxury yacht it impounded in Bali earlier this year in connection with a corruption scandal at a Malaysian state fund, Indonesian authori
Russian prosecutor seeks to ban Dolce & Gabbana same-sex kiss ads, World News,A Russian prosecutor has called for Dolce & Gabbana Instagram advertisements showing same-sex couples kissing to be banned in the country following a lawmaker’s complaint about them, the prosecutor’s office said on Mon
Trump pardons disgraced media mogul Conrad Black: White House, Business Wires News,President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned disgraced media mogul Conrad Black, who served more than three years in prison in the US for fraud and obstruction of justice. \”In 2007, prosecutors alleged that Lord Black
Smash hit video game Fortnite designed to be addictive: Lawsuit, Digital News,The makers of online video gaming sensation Fortnite were accused Oct 5 of designing it to be addictive, in a Canadian class-action lawsuit likening playing to taking cocaine. Fortnite, released by US-based Epic Games in 2
Xiaomi denies censoring users after Lithuania recommends avoiding Chinese smartphones, Digital News,China’s Xiaomi said on Wednesday (Sept 22) that its devices do not censor users’ communications, a day after Lithuania’s Defence Ministry recommended that consumers avoid Chinese phones due to a censo
Trump seeks to temporarily block FBI from reviewing materials seized from Florida home, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Justice Department on Monday (Aug 22) said it opposes unsealing the affidavit that prosecutors used to obtain a federal judge's approval to search former President Donald Trump
How to buy a house in Singapore: A complete guide, Lifestyle News,A comprehensive list of questions you might ask as you look to buy a house in Singapore. If the American Dream is a house with a white picket fence, 2.5 kids, and a dog, then the Singapore Dream is to own your own property. Singapore
In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional', Asia News,TOKYO – A Japenese district court on Wednesday ruled that not allowing same-sex couples to marry is “unconstitutional”, setting a new precedent in the only G7 nation not to fully recognise
North Korea prohibits smoking in public spaces: State media, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Wednesday (Nov 4) introduced smoking bans in some public places to provide citizens with \”hygienic living environments,\” state media KCNA reported on Thursday. The toba
El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin City', backed by bitcoin bonds, World News,MIZATA, El Salvador – El Salvador plans to build the world's first \”Bitcoin City\”, funded initially by bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele said on Saturday (Nov 20), doubling down on his bet to harnes
Singapore government's requests for Facebook data increase further, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Government made 1,260 requests to Facebook for information covering 1,630 accounts from July to December 2020, nearly triple the number over the same period in 2019 and exceeding the total from al
Speculation after Jackie Chan leaves companies owned by wife Lin Feng-chiao, Entertainment News,BEIJING – Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan's agent has denied that his marriage is on the rocks after he left two companies owned by his wife. The Chinese media reported on Saturday (June 19) that Chan, 6
Pamela Anderson splits from hubby after 12 days of marriage, Entertainment News,Pamela Anderson has split from Jon Peters after just 12 days of marriage. The Baywatch star has confirmed she and Jon have \”taken some time apart to re-evaluate what they want from one another\”, less than two weeks after
Google suing India antitrust watchdog for investigation report leak, Asia News,NEW DELHI, Sept 23 – Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday (Sept 23) said it was suing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) following the leak of a confidential CCI report into an antitrust investigation of the US t
Thailand gives green light to growing cannabis at home, Asia News,BANGKOK- Thailand's narcotics board on Tuesday (Jan 25) said it would remove cannabis from its drugs list, paving the way for households to grow the plant. Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalise marijuana i
Donald Trump under investigation in Georgia for trying to overturn election results, World News,The Georgia Secretary of State’s office opened an investigation on Monday into former US President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, according to an official in the off
Dengue fever: How to spot symptoms, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, Lifestyle News,An onslaught of dengue fever cases amid the pandemic is like a double whammy for Singaporeans. With rapidly rising cases, the authorities are fighting tooth and nail to control the causes. With precautional measu
Crypto platform Zipmex files for bankruptcy protection in Singapore, Money News,Southeast Asia-focused cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex said it had filed for bankruptcy protection in Singapore, becoming the latest victim of the global downturn in digital currencies. Singapore-based Zipmex resumed with
Nearly one in 50 US teen students see selves as transgender, government reports, World News,NEW YORK – Nearly one in 50 US high school students considers themself transgender, and more than a third of those say they attempted suicide in the previous year, according to the first study of its kind by
Anxious families call for relatives in rubble of collapsed Indian building, Asia News,MAHAD, India – Distressed families shouted names of relatives trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in western India on Tuesday, hoping to receive a response as rescue workers accelerated efforts to pull ou
Philippines won't co-operate with ICC probe of 'war on drugs', says presidential spokesman, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines will not cooperate with a formal investigation launched by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into possible crimes against humanity committed in President
Questionable job, embellished illnesses? Woman suing PUB for $5m gives up after lawyers accuse her of numerous lies, Singapore News,She had asked for $20 million in damages before adjusting her claim to $5 million. Now, there's a possibility that the costs of her lawsuit against the Public Util
Ex-Coca-Cola engineer charged with stealing secrets for Chinese firm, World News,A former senior engineer at Coca-Cola was indicted Thursday in Tennessee for stealing trade secrets worth an estimated $120 million (S$162.7 million) to give to a Chinese company, the Justice Department announced. US na
Funeral of Seoul mayor held amid allegations of sexual abuse, Asia News,SEOUL – Friends, family and colleagues attended the small funeral on Monday (July 13) for the long-time mayor of Seoul, one of the country's most prominent elected officials, who leaves a complex legacy amid a criminal inve
Stubbed out: Japan university stops hiring smoking professors, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese university has stopped hiring professors and teachers who light up, officials said Tuesday, as the nation steps up an anti-smoking campaign ahead of the 2020 Olympics. Nagasaki University spokesman Yusuke Tak
