WHO says cannot fly medical supplies into Afghanistan, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation said on Monday (Aug 23) that 500 tonnes of medical supplies including surgical equipment and childhood pneumonia treatments due to be delivered to Afghanistan this week are stuck because of Kabul
Britain criticises China over use of security law in Hong Kong, World News,LONDON – Britain has scolded China for its broadening use of a national security law in Hong Kong, detailing attacks on the city's vaunted judiciary, civil society groups and foreign diplomats. \”The erosion of liberty in
Roblox enabled girl's sexual exploitation, US lawsuit claims, World News,A lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Tuesday (Oct 4) accuses online gaming firm Roblox Corp of enabling a California girl's sexual and financial exploitation by adult men. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior C
Sydney hospitals erect emergency tents as Covid-19 cases hit record, World News,SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia's new daily cases of Covid-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday (Aug 26) for the first time since the global pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help
Ang Mo Kio market's war on rodents sees authorities step up efforts in 6-hour operation, Singapore News,[UPDATE Sept 11, 3pm] Ang Mo Kio Town Council told AsiaOne that during the overnight operation at Block 628 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 market on Thursday (Sept 9), one rat and two shrews were culled
Disney, other US companies offer abortion travel benefit after Roe decision, World News,NEW YORK – US companies including Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) said on Friday they will cover employees' expenses if they have to travel for abortion services after
US suspends 26 Chinese flights, responding to China flight cancellations, World News,WASHINGTON – The US government said on Thursday (Aug 25) it would suspend 26 China-bound flights from the US by four Chinese carriers in response to the Chinese government's decision to suspend some US carrier
Apple is aware of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera shake issue, says fix is coming next week, Digital News,Some iPhone 14 Pro users have complained of an uncontrollable shake or rattling issue with their iPhone 14 Pro which seems to be coming from the lens and may be related to the phone's optic
TVB disinfects after its make-up artist onboard Diamond Princess cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus, Entertainment News,A make-up artist with Hong Kong broadcasting company TVB has tested positive for Covid-19. The woman has been onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship currently quarantined
Where to find super shiok potato chips for just $1, Lifestyle News,I have a motley crew of friends (and frenemies) on Instagram who like very different things, from sian-faced cat memes and $5,000 designer watches to Blackpink and Fei Yuqing. But in recent weeks, after I posted my latest snacking fi
Philippines to shut 175 offshore gambling firms, deport 40,000 Chinese workers, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines will stop operations of 175 offshore gambling firms and deport about 40,000 Chinese workers, a justice ministry official said on Monday (Sept 26), part of a crackdown on the notoriously
Russia uses hypersonic missiles in strike on Ukraine arms depot, World News,LONDON – Russia said on Saturday it had used hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missiles to destroy a large weapons depot in Ukraine's western Ivano-Frankivsk region. Russia's Interfax news agency said it was the first ti
China accuses Taiwan's ruling party of attempting to hype tensions after drone shooting, China News,BEIJING — China's foreign ministry on Friday (Sept 2) said Taiwan's ruling party was attempting to hype tensions, after the self-governed island shot down an unidentified civilian drone
China's DJI halts Russia, Ukraine sales to prevent use of its drones in combat, World News,SHENZHEN – Drone giant DJI Technology Co said it will temporarily suspend business in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used in combat, making it the first major Chinese firm to cite the c
Giga brings 5G for users in a trial until the end of the year, Digital News,StarHub’s MVNO service Giga, is bringing 5G non-standalone (NSA) access to 10,000 new and existing subscribers for free until the end of the year. 10,000 redemptions are available and the first 10,000 subscribers whether new
Indonesia stuns markets as it widens palm oil export ban; Jokowi says domestic needs ‘more important’, Asia News,Indonesia widened the scope of its export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil, among other products, its chief economic minister said on Wednesday (
The Thai protest leader who emerged with a kiss, Asia News,BANGKOK – It was with a kiss that student activist Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree first took centre stage in Thai politics. His embrace with his boyfriend at parliament as they campaigned for gay marriage rights last December shocked conservativ
North Korea says it has deployed cruise missiles able to carry tactical nuclear weapons, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the launch of two long-range strategic cruise missiles, state media reported on Thursday (Oct 13), calling it a test to confirm the reliability and opera
