Indonesia's new web system blocks more than 70,000 'negative' sites, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has blocked more than 70,000 websites displaying \”negative\” content such as pornography or extremist ideology in the first month of using a new system to help purge the Internet of harmf
21 dead as truck en route to Indian wedding crashes: police , Asia News,New Delhi – At least 21 revellers were killed en route to a wedding when their truck flew off a bridge, police said Wednesday, the latest horrific crash on India's accident-prone roads. The truck, carrying more than 40 pass
Malaysia may introduce new taxes, sell assets to pay debt: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia may introduce new taxes and sell assets such as land to pay down debt, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday, as his administration struggles with liabilities of around 1 trillion rin
Malaysia's Najib seeks to depose Goldman Sachs, ex-banker in 1MDB defence, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak asked a US court on Tuesday for permission to seek documents and testimony from investment bank Goldman Sachs to help in his defence against criminal
Sacked Indonesian graft-busters to fight dismissal in court, Asia News,JAKARTA – Dozens of employees controversially removed from Indonesia's anti-graft agency will appeal against their dismissal, staff members said on Thursday (Sept 30), fighting what they saw as a move to weaken a body that p
'We don't want to give up': Family to raise $120,000 for maid who suffered brain aneurysm , Singapore News,After 22 years of service, a domestic helper has become a part of the family, so much so that her employers are hoping to raise $120,000 for her medical bill. The maid, whose nam
Malaysia's 1MDB task force freezes more than 400 bank accounts amid probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A task force investigating a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) said on Monday (July 2) that it had frozen 408 bank accounts, involving funds of ab
On and off screen, Aquaman's Jason Momoa fights for world's oceans, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. CARCAVELOS, Portugal — In superhero blockbuster
Indian elephant dies after eating fruit packed with firecracker, police investigating, Asia News,KOCHI – A pregnant elephant died in India apparently after eating some fruit containing a firecracker that exploded in her mouth, prompting a criminal investigation into suspected cruelty towards animals
Mexico finds 20 bodies, 17 of them burned, near US border, World News,MEXICO CITY – Mexican authorities discovered 20 bodies on Wednesday, 17 of them burned, near the city of Nuevo Laredo, close to the US border, a security official said. Five burned vehicles were also found near the bodies in the t
Wolfgang Puck lets us in on his Oscars after-party menu, Entertainment News,They will nibble on Oscar shaped flatbreads topped with smoked salmon and caviar, sip French champagne and sink their teeth into tiny chocolate Oscar statuettes. Nothing is too good for Hollywood's elite, who will be wi
Starbucks executives, directors sued over diversity policies, World News,Starbucks Corp executives and directors have been sued by a conservative think tank that believes the coffee chain's efforts to promote diversity amount to racial discrimination. In a complaint filed on Tuesday (Aug 30), t
George W. Bush has sweet exchange with Michelle Obama at father's funeral, World News,WASHINGTON – Former US president George W. Bush shared a light moment with former First Lady Michelle Obama at the funeral for his father George H.W. Bush on Wednesday (Dec 5), appearing to slip her a piece of
Shanghai targets lockdown turning point by April 20, China News,Shanghai has set a target to stop the spread of Covid-19 outside of quarantined areas by Wednesday (April 20), two people familiar with the matter said, which would allow the city to further ease its lockdown and start returning to norm
Treatment of Africans in southern China sparks diplomatic backlash, China News,GUANGZHOU, China – Huddled under a highway bridge with a small bag of belongings, a 19-year old student from Ivory Coast was desperately dialling his few contacts in China. The student said he arrived in the southern city
Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Sunday reported 15 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing the total number of cases since its outbreak in January to 2,922 cases and 51 deaths. Of the new cases, four were linked to previous cases, a
Philippine court jails 3 police officers for drugs war murder, Asia News,MANILA – A Philippine court on Thursday sentenced three police officers to up to 40 years in jail for the murder of a 17-year-old high school student, the first to be convicted in President Rodrigo Duterte's drugs war. The
Want whiter teeth? An expert shares 4 easy tips everyone can follow, Lifestyle News,In the pursuit of looking good, we (try to) maintain rigorous skincare and workout routines and watch what we eat, among a whole host of things. But how many of us are as conscientious with our oral hygiene? It seems
1 dead, 14 missing in Malaysia sand dredger capsize , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – One crew member was killed and 14 others, most of them Chinese, were missing Wednesday after a sand-dredging vessel capsized off Malaysia, with some believed trapped alive inside the sunken hull. The coastguard said a
Malaysian teacher staples 10-year-old boy's ear for not doing his homework, Malaysia News,We've all failed to hand in our homework at some point during our school days, but while not submitting your assignment comes with obvious consequences, a Malaysian boy hadn't expected to be puni
Sydney to end Covid-19 quarantine for international travellers, World News,SYDNEY – Sydney will end its Covid-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday (Oct 15), foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel af
'No need to surge your purchase': FairPrice has 4 months' worth of frozen chicken; no limit on purchase for now, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – FairPrice has a stockpile of frozen chicken that can last for about four months, with another two months of supply on the way. Ms Elaine Heng, Fa
PSP 'fully supports' FTAs, but disagrees that Ceca offers net benefits to Singaporeans, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) fully supports free trade agreements (FTAs) and is reassured to know that Singaporean interests are taken care of when they are negotiated,
US charges Assange after London arrest ends seven years in Ecuador embassy, World News,LONDON – British police dragged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange out of Ecuador's embassy on Thursday after his seven-year asylum was revoked, paving the way for his extradition to the United States for one o
Vietnam jails another Facebook user for comments critical of government, Asia News,HANOI – A court in Vietnam has jailed a Facebook user for 2-1/2 years over anti-government comments he posted on the social media website, police said on Thursday, as the Southeast Asian country continues its crackdow
Gas pipeline blast kills 13 worshippers in Bangladesh mosque, Asia News,DHAKA – A gas pipeline explosion near a mosque in Bangladesh killed 13 people and injured 30 as worshippers were about to end their prayers, officials said on Saturday. The explosion, which fire service officials suspect was cau
Health Promotion Board removes potentially offensive Pepe the Frog meme from its video, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has removed a Pepe the Frog meme from one of its videos, after a report flagged the cartoon character as a racist symbol. News and lifestyle website Coc
Australia has lost one-third of its koalas in the past three years, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. MELBOURNE – Australia has lost about 30 per cent of its ko
At least 3 dead after train derails near Milan, World News,MILAN – A train derailment near Italy's financial capital Milan killed at least three people on Thursday (Jan 25), a fire brigade official at the city's control room said. State train firm Ferrovie dello Stato said in a statement t
Protests break out in India over new military recruitment system, Asia News,LUCKNOW, India, – Crowds in India set a train coach on fire and blocked railway tracks and roads in protests on Thursday (June 16) against a new military recruitment system, police said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's g
Singapore is opening an embassy in Israel — after 53 years of diplomatic ties, Singapore News,Singapore will set up an embassy in Israel a whopping 53 years after both states established diplomatic ties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Monday (March 21) that the embassy in Tel Aviv wil
Pregnancy and coronavirus: Gynae tips and facts you must know, Lifestyle News,For expectant mothers during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, there could be a mixture of fear, elation, stress and sadness all wrapped up in your emotions. There have already been cases of some infants and toddlers cont
China denies spreading coronavirus disinformation following EU report, Digital News,BEIJING – China's foreign ministry on Monday denied claims that Beijing is spreading disinformation about the coronavirus following a European Union report that said there was \”significant evidence\” of covert Ch
German magazine Der Spiegel says journalist fabricated stories over years, World News,BERLIN – Germany's Der Spiegel magazine said on Wednesday it had fired Claas Relotius, an award-winning staff writer, after finding he fabricated and invented facts in many articles in recent years. \”Truth and
Indian officials travel deep into jungle to allow one temple priest to vote, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian officials travelled nearly 70 km (45 miles) through lion-infested jungle this week to ensure a 69-year-old holy man got his change to take part in the world's biggest democratic exercise. A
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang's quixotic US presidential campaign gets serious, World News,Entrepreneur Andrew Yang knows most people initially viewed his candidacy for US president – and his campaign promise to guarantee every American a basic, government-funded income – as a gimmick. \”You all hear
Pfizer Covid-19 jab gets green light for children aged 5 to 11; booster shots for 18- to 29-year-olds from Dec 14, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children from five to 11 years old will be able to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine from the end of the month. Vaccination for this grou
Delhi chief minister tests positive for Covid-19 as India cases hit highest in months, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday (Jan 4) he had tested positive for Covid-19, a day after speaking at an election rally where none of the people on the dais could be seen
Malaysia's police say Jho Low's whereabouts known, aim to bring him in by year end, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police said on Wednesday (Sept 25) they know the location of fugitive financier Low Taek Jho and hope to bring him back by the end of the year to help in investigation
With home-based learning, some pupils fret more about PSLE, Singapore News,She has prepared herself to face a challenging school year, but Japhanie Tan Yan Ting is now worried she is not learning enough for PSLE because of home-based learning (HBL). The Primary 6 pupil from Jing Shan Primary School
Military tightens grip, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises as Myanmar seethes, Asia News,Myanmar security forces shot dead at least 20 pro-democracy protesters on Monday (March 15), an activist group said, and the military junta imposed martial law in parts of the main city Yangon, giving c
Trump retweets, then deletes, video of supporter shouting 'white power', World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump retweeted a video showing one of his supporters in Florida shouting \”white power\” at protesters of his administration, drawing an immediate rebuke from the only Black
Malaysia anti-graft chief who probed 1MDB scandal quits, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-corruption chief who investigated the 1MDB fraud said on Friday that she had resigned, the second such exit in the last few days after a party that was defeated in the 2018 general election cam
China says WHO gave blessing for coronavirus vaccine emergency use programme, Asia News,BEIJING – The World Health Organisation supported China's campaign to vaccinate certain people against coronavirus in July while clinical trials were still under way, a Chinese health official said on Friday
China steps up tech scrutiny with rules over unfair competition, critical data, China News,SHANGHAI – China moved on Tuesday (Aug 17) to tighten control of its technology sector, publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies' handling of critical data. Beijing has
True story: 'Covid-19 saved my marriage', shares 33-year-old mum of one , Lifestyle News,Melbourne-based Audrey* had been dealing with resentment toward her husband Ken* because of his seemingly lackadaisical attitude towards their son Conner* and it had been affecting their relationship o
Singapore in 2025: No new diesel cars and taxis, 8 EV-ready towns, Singapore News,As part of the Singapore Government's sustainability plans, Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung has announced that there will be no new diesel cars and taxis from 2025. We will also have 8 EV-Ready towns by 2025. Phasi
Kim invited Putin to North Korea, invitation 'accepted': KCNA, Asia News,SEOUL – Kim Jong Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea, and the offer was \”readily accepted\”, state media in Pyongyang said on Friday. Kim asked Mr Putin to visit North Korea \”at a convenien
US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Las Vegas, World News,A U.S. judge has dismissed the Las Vegas rape lawsuit against Manchester United and Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, Britain’s Sky News reported on Saturday (June 11). The ruling comes nearly three years after prosec
China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft at airshow, Asia News,ZHUHAI, China – China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles onto world markets, racing to catch up to US technology and adding to a fleet that has already seen combat action in the Middle Eas
Sydney locked down for another month as Covid-19 cases rise, World News,SYDNEY – The Australian city of Sydney extended a lockdown by four weeks on Wednesday (July 28) after an already protracted stay-at-home order failed to douse a Covid-19 outbreak, with the authorities warning of tougher policing
To see Singapore through Covid-19, essential to have strongest team and mandate with longest runway: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is facing a very big storm that will require the strongest leadership team with the strongest mandate to see it through the crisis, Prime Minister Lee Hsi
Iranian oil tanker wreck produces 2 slicks in East China Sea: China, China News,BEIJING – An Iranian oil tanker that sank in the East China Sea has left two oil slicks covering a combined 109 square km, the Chinese government said late on Tuesday (Jan 16), as maritime police scour the area for damag
Indonesia raids find explosives, militant suspects after church attack, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian police discovered powerful explosives and arrested more suspected Islamist militants on Monday, after a series of raids following a suicide attack a day earlier outside a cathedral on the first day
Malaysia imposes restrictions in capital as Covid-19 cases rise, Malaysia News,Malaysia on Wednesday (May 5) imposed movement restrictions in the capital Kuala Lumpur due to a rising number of Covid-19 infections, adding to lockdowns that have been implemented across the country. The capital will be
China to offer visa-free travel to its own 'Hawaii', Travel News,Beijing – China unveiled plans Wednesday to permit visa-free travel to its southern island of Hainan, as Beijing pushes international tourism to the tropical destination in another step to open up the region. The new policy w
Toll rises from rain storms in China as student bus plunges into reservoir, Asia News,A bus carrying high school students plunged into a reservoir in southwest China on Tuesday, as days of torrential rain triggered flood warnings across large parts of the country and disrupted the first day of natio
China coronavirus vaccine may be ready for public in November, China News,Coronavirus vaccines being developed in China may be ready for use by the general public as early as November, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. China has four Covid-19 vaccines
Perilous times for Australia wildlife amid severe drought, World News,BOOLIGAL, AUSTRALIA – From abandoned baby kangaroos to wallabies being blinded by the sun and koalas having to go walkabout to look for eucalyptus leaves, Australia's exotic wild animals are struggling to adapt to a crippling
Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate twice New York's? Obesity is a factor, World News,The coronavirus has been a far deadlier threat in New Orleans than the rest of the United States, with a per-capita death rate twice that of New York City. Doctors, public health officials and avai
Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease, Malaysia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. Marine biologists are investigating a mystery skin disease
Too close for comfort? Joe Biden, Beyonce spark personal space debate, World News,NEW YORK – Megastar Beyonce and former US Vice-President Joe Biden found themselves on opposite sides of a heated debate over personal space on Monday (April 1), sending social media into fits over how close is too clo
More Boy Scout sexual abuse victims than previously reported: Lawyer, World News,More than 12,000 members of the Boy Scouts of America have been victims of sexual abuse since 1944, a number higher than previously known, a New York lawyer said Tuesday. Jeff Anderson, who represents victims of sexual
TFX Millenia Walk: Singapore's largest gym boasts its own obstacle race course, Lifestyle News,There are so many gyms in the city that the title of 'Singapore's largest commercial gym' actually has some kind of significance. Officially opened by homegrown fitness brand True Group
Pilot says lightning caused deadly Russian crash landing, World News,The pilot of a Russian passenger plane that erupted in a ball of fire on the runway of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 41 people, said lightning led to the emergency landing. Investigators were on Monday working to understan
Malaysians poke fun at 1MDB scandal with 'Kleptopoly' board game, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian board game based on \”Monopoly\” is taking aim at the massive 1MDB scandal ahead of elections, featuring a motley crew of figures central to the controversy and items allegedly bought w
17-year-old secondary school student detained under Internal Security Act for supporting ISIS, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 17-year-old secondary school boy, who is a staunch supporter of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act
Thai King approves new finance minister to tackle economy amid pandemic, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's King has approved Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as the country's new finance minister, the official Royal Gazette said, handing him the task of steering Southeast Asia's second-largest
'I was so angry I collapsed on the floor': Kate Pang and Andie Chen didn't talk to each other for a month after quarrels, Entertainment News,When words failed to connect, silence was all that remained between this local celebrity couple. In a recent episode of the meWATCH talk show He
4 men accused of conspiring to get their wives raped, Singapore News,Four men have appeared in a district court after they allegedly conspired with one another for each of their wives to be raped. The Singaporean men, who are now 38 (A), 41 (B), 43 (C) and 51 (D) years old, currently face multiple r
India government approves death sentence for child rapists, Asia News,India's government on Saturday approved the death penalty for child rapists, after the gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl and a series of other horrific sexual assaults caused nationwide outrage. Prime Minister Na
Kim Jong Un's peace train offers luxury en route to summit with Trump, Asia News,HANOI – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's trip to Vietnam for a summit with US President Donald Trump was shrouded in mystery until a green train with yellow horizontal stripes was spotted crossing the Yalu ri
'Don't expect too much': Rodman plays down Kim Trump breakthrough, World News,SINGAPORE – Former US basketball star Dennis Rodman flew into Singapore late Monday ahead of at summit betwen President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, playing down expectations of an immedi
China expands state jobs for graduates as coronavirus hits private sector, China News,BEIJING – China's thousands of state-owned enterprises, local governments, and public institutions are expanding hiring as a record number of students graduate into a job market left reeling by the Covid-19 pa
Festive fun or racism? Dutch 'Black Pete' row gets violent, World News,AMSTERDAM – An annual pre-Christmas festival in the Netherlands this weekend was marred by scuffles and arrests as rival groups demonstrated their views on a blackface character who traditionally accompanies the arrival
Staff making iPhones in central China plant to be quarantined, Digital News,Workers making iPhones at tech giant Foxconn's plant in central China will be quarantined for up to two weeks, the company said Thursday, as cities on the mainland tighten their defences against the deadly coronavirus o
SCDF paramedic trainee in critical condition after motorcycle accident in Bartley Road East; family appeal for prayers, Singapore News,A 22-year-old paramedic trainee with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is now fighting for her life after the motorcycle she was on was involved in an acciden
New Caledonia votes against independence from France, World News,PARIS – The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted against independence from France on Sunday (Nov 4) in a long-awaited referendum that capped a 30-year long decolonisation process. A \”yes\” vote would have deprived Paris of a
Slip slidin' away: Record-breaking Malaysian water chute unveiled, Lifestyle News,One of the world's longest water slides was unveiled in Malaysia Wednesday, a kilometre-long chute that starts on a hilltop before twisting and turning through dense jungle and splashing into a pool. The blue
Girl, 10, charged in infant's death at US daycare centre, World News,A 10-year-old girl in Wisconsin was charged with first-degree homicide after she was accused of stomping on the head of a 6-month-old baby boy in a panic after accidentally dropping the infant at a day care centre last week, a
ONE Championship Star Joshua Pacio Wants To Improve And Inspire, Asia News,Filipino strawweight Joshua “The Passion” Pacio is already one of the most exciting rising stars in ONE Championship, but the 22-year-old is not letting success go to his head. Pacio firmly believes the core aspects of martia
US, South Korea agree to suspend joint military exercise, Asia News,WASHINGTON/SEOUL – The United States and South Korea have agreed to suspend a joint military exercise scheduled for August, South Korean and US officials said on Monday, following President Donald Trump's pledge to end \”war gam
New York police charge man with hate crime for assault on Asian woman, World News,New York City police have charged a man with a hate crime after he was arrested for an unprovoked assault on a 55-year old Asian woman in the Chinatown area, police said. Alexander Wright, 48, was charged with \”Assault
6, including pilot, killed in crash of Alaska sightseeing plane, World News,ANCHORAGE – Six people were killed on Thursday (Aug 5) when a sightseeing plane crashed in a mountainous area of south-east Alaska, officials said, leaving no survivors. The craft, a De Havilland Beaver, had been ferrying fi
Indian villagers beat tigress to death after attacks, Asia News,Indian police made four arrests on Friday after a mob of villagers brutally beat to death a tigress that had attacked local people. As a mobile phone video of the bloody incident went viral on social media, officials said one of nine pe
George Clooney never planned to get married or have kids, Entertainment News,The 60-year-old actor has four-year-old twins Alexander and Ella with his wife Amal – and the Hollywood star admits that the barrister has totally transformed his outlook on life. He shared: \”Listen, I didn't want to g
Vietnam asks Malaysia to free Kim Jong Nam's assassin suspect, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam on Tuesday (March 12) asked Malaysia to free the Vietnamese woman charged with assassinating the North Korean leader's half brother in Kuala Lumpur, a day after her Indonesian co-accused was suddenly r
Trump says 'animals' comment refers to criminals, Mexico protests, World News,WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was referring to criminal gangs when he called some illegal immigrants \”animals,\” a term the Mexican government labelled as unacceptable and
Myanmar's ruling party claims victory in elections based on unofficial count, Asia News,Myanmar ’s ruling party led by Aung San Suu Kyi claimed victory on Monday after a general election seen as a referendum on the first democratic government to lead the country since the end of decades of mili
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite massive protest petition, World News,A petition to cancel Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city has topped 260,000 signatures, but officials say the show will go on. Sydney is spending A$6.5 milli
Coronavirus: Malaysians working in Singapore can't commute starting March 18, says Malaysia's immigration chief , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysians who travel to Singapore on a near daily basis for work or study will not be able to do so when a movement restriction order comes into e
Blast kills 22 near north China chemical plant: Official, China News,An explosion and fire near a chemical factory left at least 22 people dead and 22 others injured on Wednesday in a northern China region that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics, authorities said. The incident near Hebei Shenghua Ch
China says Taiwan is a 'wanderer' that will eventually come home, China News,BEIJING – Taiwan is a \”wanderer\” that will eventually come home and not a chess piece to be played with, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday (Dec 20), reaffirming Beijing's determination
Video shows Wuhan residents decrying 'it's all fake' as Chinese official tours city, China News,BEIJING – Videos showing residents at the centre of China's coronavirus epidemic haranguing a top Chinese official have highlighted persistent anger at how authorities have handled the
Chinese hackers stole Mekong data from Cambodian foreign ministry: Sources, Digital News,PHNOM PENH/HANOI -Buried in a long US indictment accusing China of a global cyberespionage campaign was a curious detail: Among the governments targeted by Chinese hackers was Cambodia, one of Beijing’s most loy
Man charged with burning Singapore flag, which caused damage to seven others, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 25-year-old man appeared in court via video link on Thursday (Aug 8) over allegations that he set fire to a Singapore national flag recently. Elson Ong Yong Liang was charged with one count of
New York nanny sentenced to life in prison for murder of children, World News,NEW YORK – A former New York nanny was sentenced to life behind bars on Monday (May 14) for murdering two young children in her care five years ago in a case that tormented parents worldwide. Yoselyn Ortega, 56, killed six
Indian elections: An insulting affair, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's mammoth election, the biggest in the world, was a frequently bad-tempered affair and awash with insults. Ahead of the vote counting and results due on Thursday (May 23), AFP looks back at the worst of the mudslinging during al
Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the prime minister?, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is in the spotlight as he mulls his choice on who will be the country's next prime minister, after an election left no party with a majority in
Indonesian musician jailed over social media post on coronavirus, Entertainment News,JAKARTA – An Indonesian musician who is a drummer for Bali-based punk rock band Superman is Dead was sentenced on Thursday (Nov 19) to 14 months in jail for criticising the country's medical association on his
North Korean leader's sister emerges as policymaker in spat with South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is taking a leading role in a new, more hard-line pressure campaign against South Korea, highlighting what analysts say is a substantive policy role that
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says government will continue to function in emergency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Jan 12) the government will continue to function, after the king consented to his request by declaring a state of emergency to manag
The famous Akihabara Gigo arcade in Tokyo is closing its doors for good, Digital News,It is with a very heavy heart that we write this piece. The famous SEGA Akihabara 2nd arcade building, or Akihabara Gigo as it is informally known will be closing down for good come August 30 , presumably due to op
US reports more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths in single day, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States reported more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday (Aug 17), equating to around 42 fatalities an hour, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant continues to ravage parts of the country with
Dee Kosh charged with multiple offences including sexually exploiting a young person, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – YouTuber Darryl Ian Koshy, 32, better known as Dee Kosh, appeared in a district court on Thursday (Aug 19) and was charged with offences including three counts of offering cash to boy
North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to improve their
Japan govt tells public broadcaster not to repeat false missile alert , Asia News,TOKYO – The Japanese government called on public broadcaster NHK on Wednesday to make sure a false alarm warning of a North Korean missile launch will not be repeated, with tensions still high because of the North'
Oh deer! Nude sunbathers in Australia who fled animal fined for lockdown breach, World News,SYDNEY – Australian authorities have fined two nude beach sunbathers for breaching a Covid-19 lockdown after they ran into a forest on being surprised by a wild deer and got lost, an incident that went viral
Hyundai begins building electric vehicle hub in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co started construction on a research and development centre in Singapore on Tuesday that will house a small-scale electric vehicle production facility. Speaking at the groundbreaking ce
Saudi-led coalition destroys drone aimed at King Abdullah airport: State media, World News,SANAA – The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen early on Monday (Dec 20) destroyed a drone it says was aimed at civilians at King Abdullah airport in the southern Saudi city of Jizan, Saudi state media repor
Trump supporters want to 'blow up' Capitol and kill Congress members, police chief warns, World News,WASHINGTON – Donald Trump supporters who launched a deadly assault on the US Capitol last month have indicated they want to \”blow up\” the building and kill members of Congress, the acting c
Don't close the embassy, US ambassador tells Russia, World News,LONDON – Russia should not close the US embassy despite the crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine because the world's two biggest nuclear powers must continue to talk, the US ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monda
Privacy alarm in Indonesia over president's leaked Covid-19 vaccine certificate, Digital News,JAKARTA – A leak online of the president's Covid-19 vaccine certificate has heightened concern in Indonesia about information security, coming in the same week as a data breach affecting 1.3 milli
Man smuggles month-old leopard cub on plane to India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A passenger who smuggled a month-old leopard cub in hand luggage on a flight from Bangkok to Chennai has been arrested, Indian authorities said Saturday (Feb 2). The cub, weighing just over 1kg, was found in a plastic grocer
Queen Elizabeth's coffin travels through Scotland on 'last great journey' as mourners line streets, World News,Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday (Sept 11) after a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle, her summer home in the Scottish Highlands, past tens of
Japan, S Korea leaders summit in limbo amid uproar over sexual innuendo, Asia News,TOKYO/SEOUL – Plans to hold the first in-person summit between the leaders of Japan and South Korea have hit a snag over a disparaging comment by a Japanese diplomat about the South Korean president, the latest flare-
Bolivian mother hangs children after taping their goodbyes, World News,LA PAZ – A 25-year-old Bolivian woman hanged her three children after making them record goodbye messages to their father on video, police reported Thursday (Aug 16). The woman hanged her one-year-old baby, and her two other chil
Huawei ready to reveal inner workings to show no security threat, Digital News,ROME – China’s Huawei is ready to be thoroughly examined to show that its technology does not pose any risk to the countries that will include its equipment in the creation of 5G networks, the head of its Italian unit sai
India's capital New Delhi gasps under choking smog, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's capital New Delhi was enveloped in heavy, toxic smog yesterday – the worst levels in recent years – with flights diverted or delayed as politicians blamed each other for failing to tackle the crisis. Every wi
