South Korea's Naver shifts data from Hong Kong to Singapore, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's Internet giant Naver Corp has moved backup servers storing its users' personal data in Hong Kong to Singapore as China tightens its grip over Hong Kong with a new national security law. \”We ar
Vanishing YouTube videos: Google expects AI errors as coronavirus empties offices, Digital News,YouTube could see a jump in videos erroneously taken down for content policy violations as the company relies more on automated software during the coronavirus pandemic, Alphabet Inc's Google warned
In historic shift, Vatican to consider married priests for Amazon region, World News,VATICAN CITY – A Vatican document on Monday said the Church should consider ordaining older married men as priests in remote areas of the Amazon, a historic shift which some say could pave the way for their use in o
Want to use Meryl Streep's name? Pay first, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Acclaimed actress Meryl Streep has filed an application to trademark her name. The application with the US Patent and Trademark Office requests that the name be trademarked for \”entertainment services\”, movie appearanc
Residents displaying Singapore flag after Sept 30 risk $1,000 fine, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a few more days, residents will have to stop displaying the national flag outside their homes. After Wednesday (Sept 30), those who continue to display the flag will risk being fined up to $1,000 under
7 pro-democratic lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong, Asia News,Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday (Nov 1) on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, they said on Facebook, a move that comes after Beijing passed a contentious security law in
Indonesia governor believes drone behind security scare was made in China, Asia News,JAKARTA – The governor of Indonesia's South Sulawesi said on Tuesday (Jan 5) that an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) found in the waters off his province that sparked concern about a potential security brea
Explainer: What happened at China's Taishan nuclear reactor?, China News,French energy company EDF (EDF.PA) is investigating a potential issue linked to a build-up of inert gases at its nuclear plant in China's southeastern province of Guangdong. The probe comes after CNN reported that the
ComfortDelGro fires cabby who recorded and shamed drunk passenger who failed to pay taxi fare, Singapore News,A ComfortDelGro taxi driver has been sacked after he recorded and shamed a female passenger who had allegedly failed to pay her taxi fare, the transport company told Stomp in a statement. Se
Myanmar junta replaces air force chief amid bombing campaign: Sources, Asia News,Myanmar's military leader has removed the head of the air force, local media and four sources close to the armed forces said, replacing one of the most senior figures in a junta that has carried out bombing raids t
Finland, Sweden formally submit application to join Nato, World News,BRUSSELS — Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the Nato alliance on Wednesday (May 18) at allied headquarters, a decision spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but face objections from Turkey to an accession process
This Korean guy attempting to order food in Mandarin is the funniest thing you'll see today, China News,Ordering food is a daunting task as is, having to do so in a foreign language makes it seem paramount to climbing Mount Everest with nothing on your back. But as long as you're not the u
