Jacinda Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM
2023-01-25
Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy.Continue Reading
China Covid: Coffins sell out as losses mount
2023-01-25
In rural Shanxi province, the BBC found evidence of a considerable death toll from the virus.Continue Reading
She sold S$70,000 worth of products online in a week: Meet the deaf livestreamer breaking glass ceilings
2023-01-24
Hundreds of hearing people tune in to watch Lily Goh present the latest fashion, beauty and luxury items in sign language each night. Some even ask for a crash course in sign language. She tells CNA Women how she hopes to break communication barriers for the deaf community.Continue Reading
Alice Springs: Alcohol limited in Australian town due to violence
2023-01-24
A spike in alcohol-fuelled violence has motivated the government to impose the measures.Continue Reading
Oscars 2023: RRR’s Naatu Naatu nominated for Best Song
2023-01-24
The catchy number from the Indian film RRR has already won a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award.Continue Reading
Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people
2023-01-24
Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban’s ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts.Continue Reading
Even after lifting of COVID-19 curbs, Chinese New Year digital red packets still popular with bank customers
2023-01-24
SINGAPORE: Digital red packets and QR gift cards have risen in popularity this Chinese New Year, with some local banks seeing a surge of up to 30 per cent more e-hongbao given out compared to last year. This is despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions allowing families and friends toContinue Reading
North Korea issues ‘extreme cold’ weather alert
2023-01-24
Temperatures are expected to dip below -30C in the northern regions, some of the country’s poorest areas.Continue Reading
In-kind donations up 50% at some charities this Chinese New Year, but trash among them is a problem
2023-01-24
Unusable donated goods that need to be discarded include mouldy play dough, soiled or damaged clothes, and broken items.Continue Reading
US embassy moves to cut visa wait time for Indians
2023-01-24
Many Indian visa applicants faced a nearly three-year long wait in 2022.Continue Reading