Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears, disrupting EU vaccinations, World News,BERLIN/GENEVA – Germany, France and Italy said on Monday (March 15) they would suspend AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots after several countries reported possible serious side-effects, but the World H
Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo but no apology, World News,KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Belgium's King Philippe reaffirmed his deepest regrets on Wednesday (June 8) for the exploitation, racism and acts of violence during his country's colonisatio
Singtel freezing wages of all staff this year, except for operational and support workers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singtel will be implementing a wage freeze across the company, this year – except for operational and support staff – as part of a cost-cutting exercise by Singapore's largest t
Pubs, parties push Australia's Covid-19 cases to record level, World News,SYDNEY – The Australian authorities on Friday (Dec 17) rushed to track down hundreds who attended a Taylor Swift album party in Sydney last week that has become a superspreader event as cases in the country hit a new pand
Chinese woman seeking to freeze her eggs loses court case, China News,BEIJING – An unmarried woman in China has lost a court challenge seeking to freeze her eggs, highlighting concerns about a lack of technology options for Chinese people who consider delaying parenthood. Teresa Xu, now 34, sued a B
Mum of drunk girl who drowned in Singapore hotel pool: 'Last minute schedule change killed her', Singapore News,A tourist from China got to know four new friends in Singapore while having bak kut teh and went with them to drink before going to a hotel swimming pool, where she subsequently
Philippines poll body rejects petition to bar Marcos Jr from presidential race, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines' election commission on Monday (Jan 17) threw out a petition seeking to bar the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos from running in this year's election, one of several
9 best Singapore places to get unique, personalised and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, Lifestyle News,Because a regular old thingamajig from a department store can no longer cut it. It can be tough finding a perfect gift for that important person in your life. But nothing says “I care about y
Olympics: American gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from 2 more finals, World News,TOKYO – American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from event finals for vault and the uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics said on Saturday. Biles, who continues to wrestle with mental health issues, had
Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire Man United to win at Everton, World News,LIVERPOOL, England – Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to earn Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday (Oct 9), taking his career goal tally to 700 in the process. Just
Australia to introduce new laws to force media platforms to unmask online trolls, Digital News,MELBOURNE – Australia will introduce legislation to make social media giants provide details of users who post defamatory comments, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday (Nov 28). The government has
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing donates $176 million to support local business, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka Shing will donate HK$1 billion (S$176 million) to support local small and medium-sized businesses, his foundation said on Friday (Oct 4), a move that comes as the cit
Officials seek answers after blackout in New York's Manhattan, World News,NEW YORK – Government and utility officials were still searching for definite reasons on Sunday for a five-hour blackout in a large section of New York City's Manhattan borough that left 73,000 customers without powe
