Bridge collapse sends Bangladesh train plunging into canal, killing 4 people, Asia News,DHAKA – A train plunged into a canal when the bridge it was travelling across gave way, killing four people and injuring 100 more in Bangladesh on Monday (June 24). Officials said part of the bridge collapsed as
Hong Kong suspends flight bans as it eases Covid-19 rules, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong has suspended a rule that banned individual flights for bringing in passengers infected with the Covid-19 virus, as it caused \”unnecessary trouble\” and inconvenience to residents of the global financial hub,
Singapore is top in the world for retirement finances, but among worst for retirees' quality of life: Study, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore emerged the global top scorer in retirement finances this year, although it performed poorly for retirees' quality of life and material well-bei
Four dead, 33 missing after Indonesia ferry fire, Asia News,JAKARTA – At least four people died and nearly three dozen were missing after a passenger ferry went up in flames off Indonesia's Java island, authorities said on Friday (Aug 23). The boat was travelling from Indonesia's second-bi
Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants dressed in uniforms, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's suicide bombings are planning imminent attacks and could be dressed in military uniforms. The militants were targeting fi
