GE2020: Rallies and livestreams happening on July 2, Singapore News,There are no physical rallies held this year in view of the Covid-19 situation, and all the parties have gone online to share their thoughts and vision for Singapore, as well as to address concerns that Singaporeans might have. Here
Philippine President Duterte under fire for saying he 'touched' maid, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte drew outrage on Sunday (Dec 30) after saying he \”touched\” his maid when he was a teenager, with women's rights groups accusing him of attempted rape and encour
In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic, World News,WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as \”chaotic\” in a conference call with former members of his administration, a source said on Saturda
Philippines shifts election battle to social media as Covid-19 curbs campaigning, Asia News,MANILA – Campaigning for the Philippines' general election gets underway officially on Tuesday (Feb 8), with Covid-19 curtailing the traditional fanfare and big rallies and turning the focus to social me
Asean holds summit, excluding Myanmar coup leader, Asia News,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A summit of Southeast Asian leaders got underway on Tuesday without a Myanmar representative, after its junta leader was excluded for failure to follow a regional peace deal and the ruling military refused to send jun
Philippine president won't run against daughter in election, spokesperson says, Asia News,MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will file his candidacy for next year's election later on Monday (Nov 15), his spokesperson said, but he will not compete against his daughter, who is ru
Child deaths soar at Indian government hospital, Asia News,KOTA, India – Some 109 children have so far died at a government hospital in northern India since the beginning of December, said a hospital official on Sunday, even as local authorities scrambled to bring in additional staff and equipment a
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning, Digital News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conserva
Tokyo Olympics: IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' Mao Zedong badges, Asia News,TOKYO, Japan – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday (Aug 2) asked the Chinese team for a report on why two of its medallists appeared on the podium wearing badges featuring the head of the
North Korea says call to declare end of Korean War is premature, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's call to declare a formal end to the Korean War is premature as there is no guarantee it would lead to the withdrawal of the \”US hostile policy\” towards Pyongyang, North Korea state media KCNA report
GE2020: Stunning viral photos capture celebrations at Hougang coffeeshop and WP headquarters, Singapore News,This morning (July 11) saw a surprising win for the Workers’ Party (WP), who not only managed to retain their turf in Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC but also gained a whole new region: Sengkang
As investigations close in, Trump has 3 options to avoid impeachment, say legal experts, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is running out of options to avoid possible impeachment or prevent his family from prosecution, legal experts say. The felony convictions of two former top aides
GE2020: PM Lee calls for general election, says he decided to 'clear the decks', give new government fresh mandate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (June 23) said he has decided to call the general election now, while the Covid-19 situation is relativel
Bernie Sanders launches second run for US president, World News,Senator Bernie Sanders launched a second bid for the White House on Tuesday, taking direct aim at Donald Trump in an announcement that called the incumbent a \”racist\” and a \”pathological liar.\” Sanders, 77, joins an already crowded fiel
Shanmugam on Thum Ping Tjin's meeting with Mahathir: Whole conduct is 'a little sad' and 'a bit regretful', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam on Sunday (Sept 1) questioned historian Thum Ping Tjin's meeting with Malaysian Prime Minist
UN Security Council told Maldives crisis may get worse, World News,UNITED NATIONS – A senior United Nations official warned the Security Council on Thursday (Feb 8) that the situation in the Maldives where the president has declared a state of emergency may deteriorate even further. The top UN body
Lianhe Wanbao to be merged with Shin Min Daily News to consolidate resources: Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The main task of SPH Media Trust's Chinese titles is to expand their readership among young people while leveraging Singapore's unique perspective to draw in overseas rea
UN General Assembly calls for Russia to make reparations in Ukraine, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations General Assembly on Monday (Nov 14) called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine. It voted to approve a resolution recognising that Russia must be responsible fo
Why is petrol so expensive in Singapore?, Lifestyle News,There is no escaping from the fact the petrol prices are significantly lower across the causeway. Have you ever wondered why such a crucial resource can command such a premium here? Furthermore, petrol prices seem to not move in tandem with cr
Myanmar junta leader blames opponents for prolonging unrest, Asia News,Myanmar's junta chief on Monday (Oct 18) said that the ruling military was committed to peace and democracy, and that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should consider the provocations and violence being car
Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won't bow 'to suit someone's political agenda', World News,Pop superstar Madonna on Tuesday explained her decision to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel this week, saying that she will always speak up to defend human rights and hopes
Covid-19 situation likely to worsen and this will affect S'pore GE timing: DPM Heng Swee Keat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 situation and its impact on the economy are likely to worsen, and ensuring that Singapore can focus on overcoming the challenges is a major factor in deciding w
Japanese women bear brunt of recession as pandemic unravels Abe's 'Womenomics', Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has long made creating jobs for women central to his economic policy, but now women are suffering a bigger share of the pain as the country heads for it
Hong Kong protesters battle cops, torch hundreds of shops, Asia News,HONG KONG – Riot police and protesters exchanged tear gas and petrol bombs yesterday as an illegal anti-government march of tens of thousands descended into chaos, with hundreds of shops trashed and torched. After two weeks of rela
From Algeria to Hong Kong, a year of anti-establishment rage, World News,Angry citizens have swelled the streets of cities across the globe this year, pushing back against a disparate range of policies but often expressing a common grievance – the establishment's failure to heed their demands f
Seven US Capitol police sue Trump, say he incited deadly attack, World News,WASHINGTON – Seven US Capitol Police officers on Thursday (Aug 26) sued former President Donald Trump, alleging that he conspired with far-right extremist groups to provoke the deadly Jan 6 attack on the Congress. The office
7 Hong Kong activists jailed for illegal assembly in 2019 protests, Asia News,HONG KONG – Seven Hong Kong democracy activists were sentenced on Wednesday (Sept 1) to up to 16 months in jail for their role in an unauthorised assembly at the height of anti-government protests in 2019. They had pleaded
