How Emilio Urrutia’s father has inspired him to success, Asia News,Whenever Emilio Urrutia competes for ONE Championship, he does so knowing he’d never be there without the support and commitment of his hero his father. Speaking to ONE Championship in an interview ahead of his upcoming bout with fo
As UN Security Council met, Russia attacked Ukraine, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The United States and other United Nations Security Council members slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Feb 23) for attacking Ukraine as the 15-member body met in New York to try and defuse weeks of m
Operations resume at Hong Kong airport after protests but more than 300 flights cancelled, China News,Operations resumed at Hong Kong airport early Tuesday (Aug 13) morning, airport authorities said, with flights expected to begin arriving and taking off in the coming hour after protests shut down t
Markets remain turbulent as the world fights a pandemic, Money News,In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we're seeing high volatility as the markets react to rapidly unfolding global events. On Friday, March 13, US President Trump declared a national emergency causing the S&P 500 to lose 1
Clashes after women enter flashpoint Indian temple, Asia News,Protests and violence erupted in southern India on Wednesday after two women defied traditionalists to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples for the first time since a landmark court ruling. Police fired tear gas, stun grenades and
Lion has vasectomy after siring 5 cubs in a year, World News,ARNHEM, Netherlands – A lion had a vasectomy on Thursday (Mar 11) after his Dutch keepers decided he had sired enough cubs. Thor, 11, had fathered five cubs with two lionesses in the past year, staff at Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem said. Veterin
World record haul of pangolin scales worth $52 million seized from container at Pasir Panjang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In the biggest single haul in the world in recent years, the authorities on Wednesday (April 3) seized 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales worth $52.3 million from a container at Pasi
Fury over Charlie Hebdo cartoons on French army deaths, World News,PARIS – French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo on Sunday (Dec 1) defended itself following outrage over cartoons about a deadly military helicopter crash in Mali, the day before a memorial service for the 13 dead soldiers. The magazin
Up to 35 dead as Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan, Asia News,Tens of thousands of rescuers worked through the pre-dawn hours Monday to reach people trapped by landslides and floods in Japan caused by a powerful typhoon that has killed up to 35, officials and local media said. Typhoon Hagibis moved away f
Russian tycoon Tinkov denounces 'crazy war' in Ukraine, World News,LONDON – Wealthy Russian businessman Oleg Tinkov on Tuesday (April 19) condemned what he called Moscow's \”crazy war\” in Ukraine, saying 90 per cent of his countrymen did not support it and calling on the West to offer
Liew Mun Leong steps down as chairman of Changi Airport Group, Surbana Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Liew Mun Leong has stepped down as chairman of Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong, days after the High Court acquitted his former maid of theft and raised questions about his motivations
Around 35 workers trapped in tunnel after Himalayan glacier's collapse, scores still missing, Asia News,LUCKNOW, India – Rescuers raced to free around 35 Indian construction workers trapped in a tunnel, two days after the hydroelectric dam they were helping to build was swept away by a wall of
UN Secretary-General to Putin: In the name of humanity, stop this war, World News,UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a last-minute plea on Wednesday (Feb 23) to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war \”in the name of humanity\”, after the Russian leader a
Singapore can deploy more fiscal, monetary policy measures if needed: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's finance minister said on Tuesday (March 23) the city-state's economy should continue to grow this year, but authorities were ready to deploy more fiscal and monetary
3-hour stand-off at Ang Mo Kio flat during CNB operation, Singapore News,A woman suspected of drug offences locked herself in her unit for three hours at Block 245 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 on Monday afternoon. The stand-off led to several Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police officers to be dep
Flame off: Ah Pui Tiong Bahru Satay closing due to founder's poor health, last day of operation on Nov 6, Lifestyle News,In this day and age, it's really rare to find traditional Hainanese satay made the old-fashioned way by hand. So you can imagine the loss to our local food heritage when
Battery factory collapses in fire in New Delhi, injuring 14, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A factory manufacturing batteries caught fire and collapsed in the Indian capital on Thursday (Jan 2), injuring 13 fire officials and one security guard, police said. A fire official said three people were rescued fro
South Korea's first transgender soldier found dead: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea’s first transgender soldier, who was discharged from the military last year for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead in her home on Wednesday (March 3), Yonhap news agency reported. Byun
Russia bombards Ukraine urban areas as armed convoy stalls, World News,KYIV – Russia bombed a TV tower in Ukraine's capital on Tuesday (March 1) and rained rockets on the city of Kharkiv as Moscow intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian urban areas in a shift of tactics after its six-day invas
Thailand suspends salvage effort in Phuket boat disaster that killed 46, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand suspended efforts on Thursday to salvage a boat that capsized and sank off its resort island of Phuket, officials said, putting the death toll in its worst tourist-related disaster in years at 46. T
Russia says its navy in joint patrols with China in Pacific, World News,The Russian and Chinese navies are holding joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean, the Russian defence ministry said on Thursday (Sept 15), deepening military and diplomatic ties between Moscow and Beijing when their relations with
Apple confirms acquisition of Intel's smartphone modem business, Digital News,Apple just announced that it has signed an agreement with Intel to acquire a majority of the latter's smartphone modem business. The deal, which is valued at $1 billion (S$1.4 billion), will include the transfer
'Depressed and unemployed': China's rights lawyers battle disbarment, China News,Once a staunch defender of rights activists in court, Liu Zhengqing has sunk into a depression since being barred by Chinese authorities in January. \”I have been unemployed at home,\” the 55-year-old told
Indonesian island clean-up nets 40 tons of rubbish daily, Asia News,JAKARTA – Residents on a string of coral-fringed islands off Jakarta's coast are battling a tidal wave of trash, with more than 40 tons of rubbish collected daily over the past week, an official said. Indonesian authorities hav
Malaysia says new search for flight MH370 to end mid-June, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A search by a US firm for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is expected to complete its survey by mid-June, the Southeast Asian nation said on Saturday, as families marked the fourth anniversary of one of av
British doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head, Health News,LONDON – Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital to separate their skulls, brains and blood vessels, doctors said on Tuesday (July 16). The highly complex surgery involved
Tokyo Game Show 2020 has been cancelled due to Covid-19, will go digital instead, Digital News,This was inevitable, really. The physical event for Tokyo Game Show 2020 has been cancelled, due to the current pandemic. The annual event was scheduled to be held from September 24 to 27, but will go full
Malaysia PM orders 'total lockdown' amid Covid-19 surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. Muhyiddin said the stricter l
Britons to get $610 a month to open homes to Ukraine refugees, World News,LONDON – Britain will pay people to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as the government moves to deflect anger over its response to the refugee crisis. The new scheme called \”Homes for Ukraine\” will l
Trump ex-lawyer delays testimony over president's 'threats': Attorney, World News,Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has postponed testimony in Congress citing threats from the president, Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis said Wednesday. The threats were unspecified, but
