Ukrainian first lady appeals to US Congress for more weapons against Russia's 'Hunger Games', World News,WASHINGTON — Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appealed to US lawmakers on Tuesday (July 19) to provide more help to her country as it struggles against a five-month-long Russian
South Korea reports surge in coronavirus cases, more restrictions expected, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported 700 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (April 8), its highest daily tally since early January, and the prime minister reiterated warnings that new social distancing rules would likely be
As Covid-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves ‘inevitable’, Asia News,A top scientific adviser to the Indian government warned on Wednesday (May 5) the country would inevitably face further waves of the coronavirus pandemic, as almost 4,000 people died in the space of a day. With hospita
Coronavirus: 7 new cases in Singapore, possible new cluster involving church in Paya Lebar, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are seven new coronavirus cases in Singapore, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday (Feb 8). Of these, five are linked to previously announced cases. Among the new conf
WHO reports 14,000 cases of monkeypox globally, 5 deaths in Africa, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 14,000 cases of monkeypox worldwide, with five deaths reported in Africa, director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday (July 20). Most of the cas
What does a post-Covid world mean for the home?, Lifestyle News,Are you one of the eight in 10 employees who want to work from home after the Covid-19 situation is over? Well, I can’t say I’m surprised by the numbers. Working from home – and in fact exercising and socialising at home as well – has b
Thailand imposes entertainment curbs in capital to thwart virus spread, Asia News,Thailand, BANGKOK – Thailand announced its first coronavirus death in nearly two months and tightened restrictions on entertainment businesses in its capital on Monday, in a bid to contain an outbreak that has reached
Satellite images of luxury boats further suggest North Korea's Kim Jong Un at favoured villa, Singapore News,SEOUL – Satellite imagery showing recent movements of luxury boats often used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his entourage near Wonsan provide further indications he has been at
Tinder unveils 'panic button' for emergency response , Digital News,Tinder announced Thursday that US users would soon have a \”panic button\” to alert authorities to potentially dangerous situations as part of a stepped up safety initiative by the popular dating app. A new feature unveiled
Chrissy Teigen once confused Michael Keaton for a champagne waiter after the Golden Globes, Entertainment News,The 35-year-old model has admitted that her post-Globes encounter with the Hollywood star was her most embarrassing encounter with another celebrity. Asked about her best celebrity encounte
Call out racism both online and offline: Panel on impact of social media, Digital News,SINGAPORE – The silent majority can help douse the fire sparked by comments on social media, especially when the comments go overboard or touch on sensitive issues such as race. Panelists at a talk on the impact o
Thousands protest against Indonesian bill to ban extramarital sex, Asia News,Thousands of students protested at rallies across Indonesia on Monday against a new criminal code that would outlaw sex outside marriage and gay sex, as lawmakers met the president to discuss how to proceed with a bill that
Taliban praise suicide bombers, offer families cash and land, Asia News,KABUL – The Taliban praised suicide bombers who died during the war against the former government and its Western allies and offered their families sums of cash and promises of land, the movement's Interior Ministry said in
Volunteers from Buddhist group serve as road marshals during Hari Raya prayers in Eunos, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As more than 1,000 Muslims gathered at the Abdul Razak Mosque in Eunos for prayer on Sunday morning (Aug 11), volunteers from the nearby Buddhist organisation Shinnyo-en Singapore help
China says it will 'fully respect' Taiwan's way of life, China News,BEIJING / TAIPEI – China will \”fully respect\” Taiwan's way of life and social system once it has been \”peacefully reunified\”, as long as national security is protected, the ruling Communist Party said on Tuesday
Vietnam determined to save British pilot, avoid its first coronavirus death, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has mounted an all-out effort to save the life of its most critically ill novel coronavirus patient, a British pilot who works for Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier. Through aggressive testing
Singapore’s 'millionaire matchmaker' shares how clients on Netflix's Indian Matchmaking aren't too far from real life, Lifestyle News,Making matches for people is something that Anisa Hassan has spent nearly two decades doing. Her track record includes successfully aiding more th
Trump says North Korea talks 'going well', lashes critics, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (July 3) talks with North Korea were making progress despite reports Kim Jong Un's regime had stepped up its nuclear programme after the two leaders held a hist
Amid criticism, North Korea takes over as UN disarmament president, World News,GENEVA – North Korea, which is under sanctions for developing nuclear weapons in defiance of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, has taken over as head of a UN body aimed at striking disarmament deals amid scorn
Singaporean man arrested with $43,000 worth of drugs, could face death penalty, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 38-year-old Singaporean man was arrested on Tuesday (Dec 3) after drugs worth about $43,000 were found on him, including 385g of Ice which could see the death penalty imposed. The Central Nar
7 linked to Robertson Quay incident charged with offences under Covid-19 regulations , Singapore News,Six men and one woman, aged between 30 and 52, were charged with offences under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act today (June 2). They were accused of flouting circuit breaker measures after gro
Governments must check Facebook really does scrap face recognition, whistleblower says, Digital News,BERLIN – Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen welcomed Facebook's announcement that it would scrap facial recognition, but urged close government oversight of the move to ensure the social netw
Putin says world faces food crisis due to West's sanctions, World News,LONDON – President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday (April 5) that Russia must keep a close eye on its food exports to hostile countries because the West's sanctions had fomented a global food crisis and spiralling energy
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Noru as Philippines cleans up in its wake, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam urged more people on Tuesday (Sept 27) to evacuate as an intensifying Typhoon Noru barrelled towards the southeast Asian nation, after causing at least eight deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippi
Wuhan virus: Death toll in China hits 132, number of cases nearing 6,000, China News,BEIJING – The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China rose to 132 as health authorities at the epicentre of the epidemic reported another 840 confirmed cases, even as Beijing reiterated its confidence in c
StarHub aims to offer hyperscale data centre services from mid-2020, Digital News,Telco StarHub will provide round-the-clock services to customers from a major new data centre with an eye on the launch of 5G mobile networks next year. The StarHub Data Centre @ Loyang, which is being developed by sta
Henry Cavill always happy to take his shirt off on screen, Entertainment News,Henry Cavill insisted his frequent topless scenes don't make him feel objectified because he works hard to stay in shape, and if audiences also like to catch a glimpse of his body, it's flattering. Asked if his s
Chuan Park condo finally sold after 4 attempts at $890m, 5.11% lower than reserve price, Money News,After four attempts at a collective sale, Chuan Park condo has finally closed a deal via private treaty. The condo's previous collective sale, which launched this year on March 14 and closed on A
Germany extends Covid-19 curbs as infections threaten infrastructure, World News,BERLIN – Germany on Monday (Jan 24) extended its current pandemic measures as the experts panel appointed by the government has warned that the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant could bring critical infrastruct
Kishida tells Asia leaders China infringing on Japan's sovereignty, Asia News,Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Asian leaders on Sunday (Nov 13) that China is continuously and increasingly taking actions that infringe on Japan's sovereignty and escalate tensions in the region. Add
China says each couple can have 3 children, in change of policy, China News,BEIJING – China announced on Monday (May 31) that each couple would be permitted to have up to three children, a major policy shift from the existing limit of two children, after census data showed a dramatic decline in birt
Boeing says has completed software update for 737 MAX jets, World News,CHICAGO – Boeing Co said on Thursday (May 16) it had completed a software update for its 737 MAX jets, which have been grounded worldwide since March after they were involved in two fatal crashes. The airplane manufacturer said i
As Britain fights new coronavirus strain, PM Johnson imposes tighter curbs on millions, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed an effective lockdown on over 16 million people in England and reversed plans to ease curbs over Christmas, saying Britain was dealing with a new coronavir
Spain imposes near-total lockdown to fight Covid-19, World News,Spain on Saturday (March 14) followed Italy and imposed a near-total nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of coronavirus by banning people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food. Prime Minister Pedro San
Thai police use rubber bullets to disperse protest over Apec summit , Asia News,BANGKOK — Thai police on Friday (Nov 18) fired rubber bullets to disperse a protest against the Apec summit in Bangkok, a police official in charge of the event's security taskforce said. About 350 protesters had ga
Profit forecast cut for airlines: Asian carriers to earn average of just $4.80 per passenger in 2019, World News,SEOUL – For every passenger flown, Asian carriers including Singapore Airlines (SIA) are expected to earn an average of just US$3.51 (S$4.82), as the region continues to take the brunt of
US plans to give extra Covid-19 shots to at-risk Americans, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States is working to give additional Covid-19 booster shots to Americans with compromised immune systems as quickly as possible, as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise, top US infectious diseas
Google Meet won't limit meetings on free plans until March 31, 2021, Digital News,[UPDATED, Sept 30: Article amended to reflect extension of unlimited Google Meet calls] Unlimited-length meetings on Google Meet will be available to everyone for just a while longer. In a blog post on Tuesday (Se
NTU's new $180m business school to be Asia's largest wooden building, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan that will see Asia's largest wooden building being constructed on its campus. Announcing what he called \”moo
Musk says Tesla would be shut down if its cars spied in China, elsewhere, Digital News,BEIJING – Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk said on Saturday his company would be shut down if its cars were used to spy, his first comments on news that China’s military has banned Teslas from its facilities. “
Kim Jong Un and Seoul envoys discuss possible inter-Korean summit, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed a possible summit with envoys from the South's President Moon Jae-in, both sides said Tuesday, in the latest step of an Olympics-driven rapprochement on the divided peninsula.
PAP sets stage for Heng Swee Keat to be PM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Seventeen days after the People's Action Party (PAP) was returned to power with 69.9 per cent of the vote in the Sept 11, 2015 General Election, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chaired a press conference to announce his new C
South Korea to extend Covid-19 curbs into Chinese New Year, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will extend its social distancing curbs by two weeks until the end of the Chinese New Year holidays as new infection clusters emerge in the country, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on Sunday (Jan 31). The an
Huawei CFO arrested in Canada: Canada's Justice Dept, Business Wires News,WASHINGTON – Canada has arrested Huawei's global chief financial officer in Vancouver, where she is facing extradition to the United States, Canada's Department of Justice said on Wednesday. The arrest is relate
Kanye West had \”ridiculous rules\”, says former bodyguard, Entertainment News,Kanye West had some \”ridiculous rules\”, according to one of his former bodyguards. Steve Stanulis – who worked alongside the hitmaker – has claimed that he wasn't allowed to walk within 10 paces of the rapper, but Stev
Marathoner Soh Rui Yong apologises to SNOC, says he's 'not begging' for place on SEA Games team, Singapore News,National marathoner Soh Rui Yong has apologised to the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) after he was excluded from the 330-strong Singapore contingent at the Hanoi
Ryan Reynolds in talks to purchase Welsh football team, Entertainment News,The Deadpool star could be the next owner of Wrexham A.F.C., as it has been announced that he and fellow actor Rob McElhenney have both lodged plans to purchase the club, according to the Wrexham Supporters Trust Board. In a
