Russian diplomat says it may be time to reduce number of US reporters in Russia
April 14, 2023 2:50 PM Many US reporters left Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine last year. Read More
EU cannot trust China unless it seeks peace in Ukraine: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell
April 14, 2023 2:37 PM The comments made by EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell were published on the EU’s website. Read More
New Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16: What you need to know about Arcturus
What is Arcturus and why did the World Health Organization describe the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant as “one to watch”?Read More
Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen will premiere new film The Breaking Ice at Cannes Film Festival in May
Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo won the Caméra d’Or award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in France. This year’s edition will run from May 16 to 27.Read More
Woman gets jail for insider trading, bought Broadway Industrial shares for family
Hui Choy Leng sold the shares for a profit after getting inside information from her friend, the CFO of the group, before a planned sale of businesses.Read More
HSA issues warning for ‘herbal’ products after 2 women suffer steroid-induced effects
One of the products, D’SIHAT HERBA GOUT & SENDI, was touted to relieve pain while the other, Yanwo Chongcao Yanyin Qinfei Huatan Dan, was marketed as a cough relief product.Read…
South Korea to pay US$490 to encourage reclusive youths to leave their homes; growing issue across East Asia
Those aged between nine and 24, and suffering from “hikikomori” will receive the monthly allowance.Read More
Ride turns into walk for thrill seekers after Britain’s tallest rollercoaster stops because of strong winds
April 14, 2023 11:50 AM Riders had to disembark and were escorted down the ride’s steep emergency stairs. Read More
Ride turns into walk for thrill seeks after UK’s tallest rollercoaster stops midway
April 14, 2023 11:50 AM Riders had to disembark the Big One at BlackPool Pleasure Beach amusement park due to strong winds. Read More
Jail for man who obtained Singpass, bank accounts for scam syndicate before fleeing to Malaysia
The bank accounts were used to receive transfers of about S$151,500 from 36 scam victims. Read More