Former UK foreign secretary Johnson apologizes for failing to publish earnings, World News,LONDON – Britain's former foreign secretary Boris Johnson was ordered by parliament's standards watchdog on Thursday to apologise for failing to declare almost 53,000 pounds (S$92,711) earnings on ti
Philippines to ease Covid-19 curbs in Manila as daily cases decline, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (May 13) approved the easing of some coronavirus restrictions in the capital and nearby provinces, with daily Covid-19 infections well down from a peak six weeks a
British PM Theresa May expected to announce on Friday that she will quit: Media, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to announce her departure from office on Friday (May 24), The Times reported, without citing a source. She will remain as prime minister while her succe
S.Korea extends social distancing curbs to reduce Covid-19 cases, Asia News,SEOUL, Aug 6 – South Korea will extend its social distancing curbs by two weeks as the government contends with outbreaks nationwide and more people fall severely ill, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Friday (Aug 6). The
Passenger loses wallet, cabby gets LTA warning letter for not checking taxi after trip, Singapore News,A passenger left behind a wallet in his taxi in July, and the cabby got a warning letter for it. With his MP's help, he appealed to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) against the offence, but
Vaccine tourism: Can you fly to another country to get vaccinated now?, Lifestyle News,With a few notable exceptions, vaccination drives in many of the world’s countries have been slow and sluggish hampered among others by shortages, bureaucracy and distrust of the available vaccines.Even among the
Facebook removes profile frame targeting religious minority, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Facebook said on Wednesday (July 31) that it has removed a profile frame targeting Pakistan's long-persecuted Ahmadi community as the media giant continues to grapple with the proliferation of hate speech on the
Tone-deaf or tuned-in? Coronavirus epidemic proves a minefield for celebs, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift is sending cash to some of her fans and Rihanna has donated US$6 million (S$9 million) to support people whose livelihoods have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Movie and
Worried European nations revive curfews, lockdowns amid 'exponential growth' in virus, World News,PARIS/PRAGUE – France imposed curfews while other European nations are closing schools, cancelling surgeries and enlisting student medics as overwhelmed authorities face the nightmare scenario
Not offence to use phones while crossing roads, pedestrians should avoid it for own safety: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It is not an offence for pedestrians to use mobile phones while crossing the road, the police said in a Facebook post on Tuesday night (Dec 17). But they would rather pedest
