Mahout gored to death by elephant
2022-07-20
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A mahout died after becoming gored by a good elephant he had trained, at a rubber plantation in Chawang district on Wednesday early morning.Continue Reading
Protesters sombre after Wickremesinghe’s win in Sri Lanka, but some vow to fight on
2022-07-20
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s imposing presidential secretariat that was stormed by a sea of protesters in early July, forcing out after that incumbent Gotabaya Rajapaksa , was almost deserted on Wed (Jul 20) since his replacement has been voted in. Parliament’s selection of Ranil Wickremesinghe , the six-time prime minister, asContinue Reading
Macao to reopen casinos on Saturday as COVID-19 infections fall: Source
2022-07-20
HONG KONG: Macao will reopen the casinos on Saturday (Jul 23), a source with direct knowledge of the information said since authorities seek to unwind some stringent procedures which locked over the world’s biggest betting hub for 12 days to curb its worst break out of COVID-19. Some essential businessesContinue Reading
Singapore continuing to improve connectivity with Johor, says PM Lee
2022-07-20
The Johor Sultan is in Singapore for a three-day visit.Continue Reading
What to expect at NDP: High-speed navy boat chase, divers jumping off Chinook in Marina Bay
2022-07-20
Separately upon National Day (Aug 9), expect to view the parade debut from the CH-47F heavy raise helicopter, the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) alternative to the older model of the Chinook helicopter. It’s involved in a helocasting move, exactly where RSN divers jump into the waters of MarinaContinue Reading
Grant overpayments in Auditor-General report are being recovered, says SkillsFuture Singapore
2022-07-20
SkillsFuture Singapore had made overpayments of about S$4. 22 million for grants or loans disbursed between Interest 1, 2018 plus Jun 30, 2021, said the Auditor-General’s Office.Continue Reading
First case of antibody-avoiding Covid subvariant detected
2022-07-20
The first case of Covid-19 attributed to a new antibody-avoiding subvariant, BA. 2 . 75, has been recognized in Thailand, but experts do not foresee it causing severe outbreaks, according to the Center for Medical Genomics.Continue Reading
Senior lawmaker says EU supports Taiwan’s ‘sovereign’ existence
2022-07-20
TAIPEI: The senior European Union lawmaker said Wednesday (Jul 20) that Taiwan’s future should be made a decision by its own people and that the EU backs the island’s “sovereign” existence, within a pointed warning in order to Beijing. Taiwan lives under the constant threat of invasion by Cina, whichContinue Reading
Jail for man who placed camera in shoe, shopping basket to take upskirt videos
2022-07-20
SINGAPORE: A man was on Wednesday (Jul 20) jailed pertaining to 10 weeks and fined S$11, 500 for taking upskirt movies of women around various shops including Put on Don Donki. Foo Chuan Wei, 38, earlier pleaded guilty in order to four counts of insulting a woman’s modesty, one countContinue Reading
COE premium for Open Category hits new high of S$114,001 as prices rise across the board
2022-07-20
SINGAPORE: The Certificate associated with Entitlement (COE) superior for the Open Class hit an perfect high of S$114, 001 on Wednesday (Jul 20). This broke the record of S$110, 524 from the last bidding exercise which usually closed on Jul 6. The particular Jul 6 physique surpassed the previous reportContinue Reading