Sri Lanka’s ousted president says he ‘took all possible steps’ to prevent crisis
Six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, an ally of the Rajapaksas who is the sole representative of his party in parliament, has been sworn in as acting president until then. Wickremesinghe, who protesters want gone too, was selected as the ruling party’s candidate for president on Friday, leading to the prospectContinue Reading
Lisa Blackpink puts roti sai mai in spotlight
AYUTTHAYA: Vendors of roti sai mai have hailed Thai superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for posting a video that has created major buzz about their sweet snacks.Continue Reading
Macao to extend city lockdown, casino closure until Jul 22
HONG KONG: Macao’s government will extend a lockdown of casinos and other businesses until Friday (Jul 22), as authorities grapple to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the world’s biggest gambling hub, according to a statement on its website. The lockdown in the Chinese special administrative region had been dueContinue Reading
Policeman slain in Narathiwat drive-by shooting
NARATHIWAT: A police officer was killed in a drive-by shooting in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat in the early hours of Saturday.Continue Reading
A year after alleged murder of River Valley High student, school has more counsellors and wellness services hub
SINGAPORE: A year after the alleged murder of a Secondary 1 student at River Valley High School (RVHS), the school has increased its support to students, including having more counsellors and a one-stop hub for wellness services. This is part of a concerted effort to look out for its studentsContinue Reading
National network for mental health to pilot well-being circles in the community
The Happiness Initiative is recruiting 400 participants for community well-being circles that will focus on passing on well-being skills through reflection and social support, said co-founder Sherman Ho. Campus PSY, a peer support ecosystem for youth, will be piloting well-being circles for secondary school students, starting in the north-east region,Continue Reading
Cooperation among opposition parties to be explored without compromising principles: Anwar
PKR is willing to work alongside opposition partners with same basic principles for GE15, said party chief Anwar Ibrahim. Continue Reading
G20 finance talks to end without joint communique, say officials
At the beginning of the second day of talks, Indonesian central bank governor Perry Warjiyo called on ministers and global finance leaders to concentrate on recovery in a world economy still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is important that we remain focused on what we have planned to achieveContinue Reading
Elephant-riding Buri Ram 5th grader goes viral
BURI RAM: A fifth grade student in Satuek district has become a social media celebrity after switching to the family elephant for her daily commute to school to save fuel costs.Continue Reading
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
A New York City neighbourhood long known informally as “Little Thailand” may soon get official name recognition under a bill passed by the city council.Continue Reading