Man rescued after 13 nights stranded in Australian Outback; 1 still missing, World News,PERTH – A second person missing in the punishing Australian Outback for almost two weeks was rescued Tuesday (Dec 3), while the search continued for their missing friend. Northern Territory Police said Mr Phu Tra
Thai protest leaders to face royal insult charges: Police source, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police have summoned seven leaders of anti-government protests to face charges of lese majeste over comments made at demonstrations that demanded reforms to the monarchy, a police source said on Wednesday (Nov
Malaysia and Indonesia to start phased travel corridor, Asia News,Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to introduce a travel corridor between them on a gradual basis, starting with key areas like capital cities and the holiday island of Bali, the two countries’ leaders said on Wednesday (Nov 10). Spea
Health ministry raises legal age to smoke, buy cigarettes to 20, Singapore News,Those aged 19 and under are no longer able to purchase cigarettes. Starting yesterday, the Minimum Legal Age (MLA) for the purchase, use, possession, sale and supply of tobacco products will be raised from 19 to 20 years
Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise, WHO says, World News,GENEVA — The Omicron variant has been reported in 57 nations and the number of patients needing hospitalisation is likely to rise as it spreads, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday (Dec 8). The WHO, in i
Parents on trial for murder of 5-year-old son who was scalded with hot water, confined in cage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In the months leading to his death in Oct 2016, a 5-year-old boy was subjected to all kinds of abuse, including being confined in a cage meant for the family's pet cat. He
How to calculate vaccination validity? Answers to questions on Covid-19 booster jab and more, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Since the announcement on the expiry date of one's \”fully vaccinated\” status, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Jan 7) tackled some common questions and detailed specifi
