Man arrested for pretending to be official from PM Modi’s office
The man made multiple visits to Indian-administered Kashmir under the guise of a government official.Continue Reading
Hong Kong boy band Mirror launches first English song, Rumours, in a bid to revive Cantopop
After coping with last year’s tragedy, where a giant video screen fell and injured their backup dancers during a concert, the group is making a bid to revive Hong Kong’s pop music scene.Continue Reading
Vietnam the epitome of a Belt and Road hedge
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is considered an ambitious long-term strategy to promote the expansion of Chinese influence by providing countries in the region with aid and infrastructure investment. But in contrast with some Southeast Asian states which have largely embraced the BRI with open arms, Vietnam has […]Continue Reading
59-year-old man arrested for murder in Redhill; victim found with multiple wounds
SINGAPORE: A 59-year-old man was arrested on Friday (Mar 17) for allegedly murdering his elderly co-tenant. The police were alerted to the incident in a flat at Redhill Close at about 10.50am on Friday. Police officers found a 61-year-old man lying motionless with multiple wounds inside the unit, and heContinue Reading
Singapore hospitals may discharge abusive patients who do not need urgent medical care
The tripartite workgroup recommended clear consequences for harassment, such as discharging an abusive patient if they do not require urgent medical care.Continue Reading
Senior cops moved following raid on Phuket bar
Five senior officers attached to Patong police station have been transferred to inactive posts, following a raid on a bar in Kathu district of Phuket where two women were arrested for procuring girls into the flesh trade and six girls were rescued.Continue Reading
China’s actions toward Ukraine, Russia could shape geopolitics
Days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2023, US officials claimed that China was considering providing Russia with lethal weaponry to support its military campaign. China denied the accusations, and on the anniversary of the invasion instead put forth a 12-point peace plan to end the conflict. These events followed tensions between Beijing and […]Continue Reading
Hong Kong: Two men arrested for possessing ‘seditious’ children’s books
Two men were charged for merely possessing the books which Hong Kong officials say challenge the state.Continue Reading
Bee Cheng Hiang bak kwa among brands found with carcinogenic compounds; SFA says no food safety concerns
The levels of PAHs reported pose no food safety concerns as bak kwa is usually consumed occasionally and not in large quantities on a regular basis, says the Singapore Food Agency.Continue Reading
Singapore’s ‘godfather of guitar’ Alex Abisheganaden dies
“He influenced thousands of Singapore musicians and we will forever be in his debt,” says jazz musician Jeremy Monteiro.Continue Reading