First Thailand, now Myanmar: Asia protesters borrow 3-finger salute from Hunger Games, Asia News,MANDALAY, Myanmar – Wearing face masks and red ribbons on their blue protective gowns, the group of Yangon medics raised three-finger salutes in a gesture of support for Myanmar's ousted civilian le
China urges 'patience' as Covid-19 cases rebound ahead of key congress, China News,BEIJING – China called for 'patience' with its tough Covid-19 policies and warned against any 'war-weariness' as local cases soared to their highest since August, days ahead of a pivotal
Asean summit without Myanmar leader significant, but not enough: US, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States sees the decision by Southeast Asian nations to exclude Myanmar's leader from a regional summit as very significant but more needs to be done to address the challenges the country is f
Dickson Yeo, who spied for China, detained under ISA for being threat to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man who had worked for China's intelligence services since 2016 has been detained for two years under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for being a threat to Singapore. Dic
China reports no new local Covid-19 infection for first time in nearly 2 months, China News,SHANGHAI – China reported no new locally transmitted mainland Covid-19 case for the first time in nearly two months, official data showed on Monday, adding to signs that it has managed to stamp out the latest
Coronavirus: 1 new case in Singapore, a 75-year-old woman linked to Life Church and Missions; 2 others discharged, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two more people with the coronavirus disease were discharged and one new case was confirmed by the Health Ministry (MOH) on Monday (Feb 24). This brings the t
UK PM May says focused on Dec 11 Brexit vote, not plan B, World News,BUENOS AIRES – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday (Nov 29) that she was focused on persuading lawmakers to back her Brexit deal at a vote in Parliament on Dec 11 rather than preparing a plan B. Mrs May secured an a
US, South Korea agree to suspend joint military exercise, Asia News,WASHINGTON/SEOUL – The United States and South Korea have agreed to suspend a joint military exercise scheduled for August, South Korean and US officials said on Monday, following President Donald Trump's pledge to end \”war gam
10 Covid-19 ART kits to be delivered to every Singapore household – here's when you can expect them, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Friday (Oct 22), some 1,000 postmen will be delivering 10 antigen rapid test (ART) kits to every Singapore household. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will mail them
Indonesia arrests senior cleric for ties to Jemaah Islamiah, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's counter-terrorism police have arrested a member of a top Islamic council on charges of raising funds for the al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah (JI) group blamed for deadly bombings, police said on Wednesd
