Tech making pills, crystal meth cheap
Advanced production technology is one of the key factors making methamphetamine and crystal meth cheap and abundant these days, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).Continue Reading
Ministry identifies top fake news items
The Ministry of Digital, Economy and Society (DES) says most fake news complaints are related to government policy, followed by natural disasters and health products.Continue Reading
Fire knocks out services at South Korea tech giants Kakao, Naver
SEOUL: A fire at a suburban data centre south of Seoul damaged servers of South Korea’s major tech companies, Kakao and Naver on Saturday (Oct 15), causing extensive disruption to the country’s dominant messenger service and Internet portal. The fire at SK C&C on Saturday afternoon affected the operations ofContinue Reading
India’s main opposition stages rally to mark 1,000km of its protest march
BALLARI: India’s main opposition Congress party held a huge public rally in the southern Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday (Oct 15), accusing the government of not doing enough to contain inflation and create promised jobs for young people. Tens of thousands of people came to the public meeting, organisedContinue Reading
Eye colour variation in primates partly due to lighting differences in habitats: NUS study
SINGAPORE: Why do some people have lighter eyes than others? Differences in iris colouration have traditionally been explained as a result of sexual selection. However, a recent study led by National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers has helped to uncover another important factor. Findings published in Scientific Reports on SaturdayContinue Reading
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Biden’s nuclear remark
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Saturday (Oct 15) he had summoned the US ambassador after President Joe Biden questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear programme. In a speech on Thursday, Biden said Pakistan is “maybe one of the most dangerous nations in the world” as it has “nuclear weapons withoutContinue Reading
Lasting Power of Attorney applications to be made online from Nov 14
The online Lasting Power of Attorney application will be digitally signed via Singpass. Continue Reading
Man held after two family members shot dead
A 28-year-old man is in custody after the shooting deaths of his father-in-law and a brother of his wife at a townhouse in Bang Kae district of Bangkok on Saturday morning.Continue Reading
Indonesia bans cough syrup material linked to Gambia child deaths
JAKARTA: Indonesia on Saturday (Oct 15) banned ingredients linked to the deaths of 70 children in Gambia from cough syrups in the Southeast Asian country as it investigates acute kidney damage that has killed more than 20 children in the capital Jakarta this year. Food and drug regulator BPOM alsoContinue Reading
China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan
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