China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20
The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China’s zero-Covid policy.Continue Reading
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border conflict death toll rises to 71
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan said on Sunday (Sep 18) the death toll from their border conflict had risen to 71 people, as a fragile ceasefire held between two Central Asian nations for a second day and their mutual ally Russia urged a de-escalation. The former Soviet republics clashed over aContinue Reading
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border conflict death toll rises to 81
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan said on Sunday (Sep 18) the death toll from their border conflict had risen to 81 people, as a fragile ceasefire held between two Central Asian nations for a second day and their mutual ally Russia urged a de-escalation. The former Soviet republics clashed over aContinue Reading
‘The U.S. and the Holocaust’ connects a complex history to the present
Adding to Ken Burns’ legacy of classy historical fare for PBS, “The U.S. and the Holocaust” is documentary filmmaking with a purpose, a three-night production that directly links undercurrents of American society that influenced the decades featured to lingering strains of White supremacy and anti-Semitism. It’s fascinating as history, but sobering as current events.Continue Reading
On TV, the Black South is finally getting its due
For decades, the blueprint for a Black show has hit similar notes — a stable, middle class family based in New York or Los Angeles.Continue Reading
3 in 5 ‘excess deaths’ in Singapore during COVID-19 pandemic caused by the virus: MOH
“Excess deaths” refers to the increased death rate during the pandemic, compared to the rate expected in the absence of a pandemic. Continue Reading
SG bankers stop elderly man from losing S$150,000 to ‘girlfriend from Netherlands’ in Internet love scam
When a flustered man walked into UOB Bank’s main branch trying to bank in a cheque of more than S$150,000 (RM483,735) to an offshore account, service associate Jenny Hong got suspicious. Read full storyContinue Reading
Ethnic-based self-help groups relevant as Singapore raises socio-economic levels: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s four ethnic-based Self-Help Groups (SHGs) continue to be relevant as the country continues to raise socio-economic levels and provide possibilities for everyone, said Leading Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Weekend (Sep 18). Speaking at an event in order to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chinese languageContinue Reading
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr condemns ‘racist’ criticism of dancing goal celebration
Genuine Madrid star Vinicius Jr has ruined what he has referred to as the racist critique he received to get his dancing objective celebrations.Continue Reading
Tom Brady seeks first win over Saints as a Buccaneer
The particular US’ most popular sport is back for what exactly is sure to be another exciting season.Continue Reading