Coronavirus: India sees world's highest one-day surge in cases with 314,835 new infections, Asia News,India recorded the world's highest daily tally of 314,835 Covid-19 infections on Thursday as a second wave of the pandemic raised new fears about the ability of crumbling health services t
Goh Jin Hian, son of Goh Chok Tong, steps down as Cordlife chairman amid lawsuit, Singapore News,Goh Jin Hian has left his post as chairman of Cordlife Group with immediate effect, although he continues to serve as an independent director. This is in view of Inter-Pacific Petroleum's (IPP) judi
'Vladdy daddy please no war…' Gen Z posts on Russia-Ukraine tensions, World News,The teens, tweens and adults of Gen Z are turning to TikTok and Instagram to hash over the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, some appealing to a leader they call \”Vladdy Daddy\” to refrain from starting a
3 REITs with dividend yields above 3%, Money News,When choosing a suitable REIT to invest in, a few important factors need to be taken into account. The first is that the REIT should embody characteristics that enable it to remain resilient during times of financial stress. This trait could take the
Indonesia passes 2 million coronavirus cases after new daily record, Asia News,JAKARTA, June 21 – Indonesia reported 14,536 new coronavirus cases on Monday (June 21), the highest daily increase since the beginning of the pandemic, taking its overall cases past the 2 million mark. Health ministry sho
Pandemic pranks off the table on April Fools' Day, World News,It may be the global day for pranks but with the world under assault from the deadly coronavirus pandemic many governments on Wednesday were warning against virus-themed April Fools' jokes — some even threatening jail. The Apri
Taiwan's new coast guard flagship to counter China's 'grey-zone' threat, Asia News,KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Taiwan commissioned into service a new coast guard flagship on Thursday (April 29) to help counter China's \”grey zone\” war tactics against the island. Taiwan's civilia
Japanese students injured in stabbing during entrance exams, Asia News,TOKYO – Several high school students sitting their university entrance exam in Tokyo were wounded on Saturday (Jan 15) in an apparent knife attack, Japanese media said. Public broadcaster NHK said three people were conscious afte
Israel's most famous model Bar Refaeli suspected of tax evasion, World News,JERUSALEM – Israel's most famous model Bar Refaeli is suspected of tax evasion and will be called into a hearing ahead of her possible indictment, the authorities said on Thursday (Jan 3). The 33-year-old could be
Bodies of Covid-19 victims among those dumped in India’s Ganges: Government document, Asia News,INDIA – Bodies of Covid-19 victims have been found dumped in some Indian rivers, a state government letter seen by Reuters says, in the first official acknowledgement of the alarming practice, which it sa
