UK PM Boris Johnson faces backlash for comparing Ukraine war to Brexit, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that Brexit showed British people loved freedom in the same way as Ukrainians fighting Russia's invasion, comments that were branded tasteless by opposition
Coronavirus: Govt agencies to suspend activities for seniors for 14 days to cut risk of transmission , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All social activities for seniors organised by government agencies will be suspended for 14 days from Wednesday (March 11), as Singapore ramps up measures to protect the
Myanmar opposition party says it will not recognise election, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar’s military-backed opposition party said on Wednesday it would not recognise an election held earlier this week and urged authorities to hold another vote. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) said a
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka, south India kill at least 25, Asia News,COLOMBO/CHENNAI – Heavy rains on Sri Lanka's coast and in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu have killed at least 25 people, destroyed thousands of homes and snarled traffic, authorities said. In Sri Lanka, 20 people have died
Clinical trial in Singapore for Lianhua Qingwen to treat Covid-19 under way, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A clinical trial is currently under way here to see if traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Lianhua Qingwen Jiao Nang capsules can help in the treatment of some Covid-19 patients. The Health Science
Coronavirus: Facebook scrambles as usage soars in time of isolation, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook said on Wednesday (March 18) it would place \”authoritative\” coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on i
Volcano erupts on Indonesia's Bali causing flight cancellations, Asia News,JAKARTA – A volcano erupted on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, causing some overnight flight cancellations to and from Australia as an ash cloud rose into the sky, officials said on Saturday. Mount Agung volcano s
5 ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, Lifestyle News,Although older people are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, children and young adults can also fall prey to this condition. In fact, there are things about diabetes that many still aren't aware of. Meanwhile, here are five
No foul play: Elderly man with bloody nose at Whampoa was not knocked down by e-scooter, say police, Singapore News,When Facebook user Sam GK saw an elderly man sitting on the ground of a void deck at Block 17 Jalan Tenteram with blood soaking through his mask on Tuesday (May 18), he thought the wor
South Korean Naver's robotics ambitions challenged by 5G on-the-ground realities, Asia News,SEONGNAM — On weekdays, South Korean tech company Naver Corp's new headquarters near Seoul resembles a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, with some 40 robots ambling across floors and de
