Russian Netflix users sue streaming giant for leaving market: RIA, World News,Russian users of Netflix have launched a class action lawsuit against the streaming giant for leaving the Russian market, demanding 60 million roubles ($726,000) (S$986,000) in compensation, the RIA news agency reported on
Malaysia to set up chicken 'stockpiles' to overcome shortages, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday (June 9) it will seek to stock up on chicken as part of measures to secure domestic supplies and control rising food prices, amid a ban on exports of the poultry. The South
Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces, says Ukrainian official, World News,KYIV – The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday (Feb 24). \”It is impossible to say the Chernobyl nu
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON/GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to
Lower electricity bills for Singapore households from Oct to Dec, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Households will soon have slightly lower electricity bills, as the electricity tariff for the last quarter of the year will decrease by 1.4 per cent, the first time it has fallen after more than a year of in
PM Lee hopes for consensus on key issues at G20, Singapore News,SINGAPORE, – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday (Nov 14) he does not expect a breakthrough on any of the key issues at the G20 summit, but hope to reach consensus on most issues on the general direction to move forw
Benedict Cumberbatch speaks up for Ukraine as he receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Entertainment News,Benedict Cumberbatch hoped his sister was watching over him as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Power of the Dog actor received the honour on Monday (Feb 28) afternoo
Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee dies in battle against Russian forces, Entertainment News,Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee, who worked as a voice dub on The Lion King and The Hobbit, has died in battle against Russian forces. The 33-year-old joined his home country's defence forces following President Vladi
Ukraine's schools race to build bomb shelters before term starts, World News,KYIV – Svitlana tears up thinking of the bombing that leveled her son Illia's school in Lysychansk, a city in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk now occupied by Russian forces, but she is determined to ensure
US concerned about India's participation in Russia military exercises, World News,ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – The US is concerned about India's plans to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday (Aug 30). Last month, Mosc
Russia to study video of alleged mistreatment of prisoners, Kyiv questions veracity, World News,The Kremlin said on Monday (March 28) that Russian investigators would look into a video circulated on social media that purported to show Ukrainian forces mistreating captured Russian soldiers. Kremlin s
Cher offers her home to Ukrainian refugees, Entertainment News,Cher has offered her home to Ukrainian refugees. The Believe hitmaker has called on people in her \”position\” to \”step up to the plate\” and give those fleeing their homes amid Russia's invasion a safe place to stay. She tweeted: \”I w
Finland, Sweden set to join Nato as soon as summer, The Times reports, World News,Russia has made a \”massive strategic blunder\” as Finland and Sweden look poised to join Nato as early as the summer, The Times reported on Monday (April 11), citing officials. The United States officials said that Nato
