More rain likely in Southeast Asia in upcoming months as experts detect La Nina-like conditions, Singapore News,Less rain is expected to fall on Singapore for the rest of September, but wetter weather could be expected in the months ahead. The weatherman has declared the onset of La Nina-like condit
Sierra Leone probes 'impractical' scorelines of 91-1 and 95-0, World News,FREETOWN — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has launched an investigation into two first division matches that finished with scorelines of 91-1 and 95-0, describing them as impractical results. The West A
UN weather agency warns of water crisis without urgent reforms, World News,GENEVA – Global water resource management is \”fragmented and inadequate\” and countries should urgently adopt reforms to ramp up financing and boost cooperation on emergency warning systems ahead of a looming crisis, the UN we
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong, Asia News,Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former Bri
US woman found with eye worm previously known only in cattle, Health News,NEW YORK – An Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle that is spread by flies that feed on eyeball lubrication, US governmen
Alibaba takes in record $114.4 billion in Singles' Day sales, China News,BEIJING – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding had a record 540.3 billion yuan (S$114.4 billion) in orders, or \”gross merchandise value\” (GMV), over its 11-day Singles' Day sales event, marking a roughly 14
UK PM Johnson urges Trump to waive immunity of US diplomat's wife, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to reconsider a decision to let a US diplomat's wife use diplomatic immunity after she was involved in a fatal car crash in
US FBI director says TikTok poses national security concerns, World News,WASHINGTON – The US operations of Chinese-owned TikTok raise national security concerns, FBI Director Chris Wray said on Tuesday (Nov 15), flagging the risk that the Chinese government could harness the video-sharing app to inf
Chinese discouraged from Lunar New Year travel go to movies instead, China News,Chinese cinemas racked up record box-office revenues during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, as coronavirus travel curbs compelled millions to forego visits home during what is usually the world’s biggest annual dom
Monarchy reshaped as Malaysia's King looks to end political turmoil, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian King's efforts to end the country's long-running political instability could transform the traditionally ceremonial monarchy revered for being above politics in the Southeas
