Navy officer in South Korea found dead after alleged sexual abuse by superior, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday ordered an investigation into the apparent suicide of a navy sergeant who had reported being sexually harassed by her supervisor, the second such case involvi
North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles over weekend, say US officials, Asia News,WASHINGTON – North Korea fired two short-range missiles at the weekend, US officials said on Tuesday, but Washington played down the first such tests under the Biden administration and said the United States was still
Social media firms put profit above principle on fake news: Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Social media firms are hampered by their commercial interests when tackling fake news, Singapore's Law Minister said, underlining the need for the city-state's law against online falsehoods, w
Saturn is the solar system's 'moon king,' with 20 more spotted, World News,WASHINGTON – Saturn is now being recognised as the \”moon king\” of our solar system, with astronomers spotting 20 more of them orbiting the giant ringed planet, bringing its total count to 82 – three more than J
Pupil tests positive for Covid-19, Palm View Primary School extends home-based learning, Singapore News,Home-based learning was extended by another day for pupils at Palm View Primary School as a student had tested positive for Covid-19. In a memo to parents on April 1, school principal Ming Kum wro
Why does no one dare to ask Guo Liang out? Here's what Quan Yi Fong has to say, Entertainment News,Having been in local showbiz for a while, it's clear that veteran hosts Guo Liang and Quan Yi Fong are close friends. Yet, on the latest episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, both of t
US doctor has severe allergic reaction to Moderna Covid vaccine: New York Times, World News,A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor. Dr Hossein
Vietnamese tourism hit hard by coronavirus, prompting cut-price rates and potential 'travel bubble', Asia News,In Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia, posters warning tourists of the dangers of Covid-19 have long since faded in the powerful sunshine, along with the thro
Smartphone maker Xiaomi to make electric vehicles using Great Wall's factory: Sources, Digital News,HONG KONG – China’s Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor’s factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to jo
91 crew have virus on Italian liner in Nagasaki, Asia News,TOKYO – As many as 91 crew of an Italian cruise ship docked in the Japanese port of Nagasaki are infected with coronavirus, officials said on Friday, as questions persist over how they might return to their home countries. Authorities have t
