China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus, China News,BEIJING – China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious Sars-like virus on Sunday (Jan 19), including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China's Lunar New Year holiday when hundreds of millions of people move around th
Man admits to skipping Covid-19 swab test, leaving home to get tattoo while on MC, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who was issued a medical certificate (MC) after he was diagnosed with acute upper respiratory tract infection in a clinic last December decided to skip his Covid-19 swab test and took
WHO chief says we are 'increasingly blind' on Covid-19 transmission, World News,GENEVA/LONDON – The head of the World Health Organisation on Tuesday (April 26) urged countries to maintain surveillance of coronavirus infections, saying the world was \”blind\” to how the virus is spreading bec
'Girls aren't just playing games for attention': Singaporean gaming personality Cherzinga, Digital News,Just last year gaming personality Cheryl Allison Lim, who is better known by her online handle Cherzinga, went viral over her tweet where she jokingly debunked the old \”gamer girl\”
Local stars pay tribute to late actor Aloysius Pang on what would have been his 31st birthday, Entertainment News,It's been more than two years since the tragic passing of local actor Aloysius Pang. The young star was in a military accident in January 2019 and sustained crush injuries to his ch
Samsung leader Lee set to stand trial for alleged unlawful use of sedative, Asia News,SEOUL – Samsung conglomerate leader Lee Jae-yong is set to stand trial on Tuesday (Oct 12) charged with the unlawful use of a controlled substance, as legal woes continue to haunt the executive even after his relea
Former Malaysian PM pleads not guilty to breach of trust, abuse of power, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – In a stunning fall from grace, Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged in court on Wednesday as part of an investigation into allegations of extensive corruption and misapprop
South Korea's expert panel says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine safe, effective for approval, Asia News,SEOUL – A panel of South Korean advisers recommended a coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson was safe and effective, the food and drug safety ministry said on Monday (March 29), m
Former Taleban hostage Joshua Boyle arrested for 15 charges, including assault, World News,MONTREAL – A Canadian man who was held captive by a faction of the Afghan Taleban for five years has been arrested on 15 charges, including sexual assault, illegal confinement and issuing death threats, accord
Another baby in Singapore requires 'world's most expensive medicine' Zolgensma, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A few weeks after their first child was born, Mr Nabeel Salim Abdat and Ms Syahirah Yakub found that little Zayn's appetite was getting worse. On Aug 4, Mr Nabeel took their
