Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to arrive by end-September, Pfizer’s shot being evaluated: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: Shipments of the bivalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Singapore by the end of September, with authorities currently evaluating the one made by Pfizer. This was shared by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Thursday (Sep 15), in a video posted on his Instagram and TikTokContinue Reading
Nepal annual inflation spikes, adding to govt’s woes ahead of election
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s annual retail inflation rate more rapid to 8. 26 per cent for the month to the middle associated with August, central financial institution data showed upon Thursday (Sep 15), adding to the government’s problems ahead of the annual festival season. The reading through – the highest within nearlyContinue Reading
Roger Federer announces his retirement from the ATP Tour and grand slams
Roger Federer has announced that he will retire from the ATP Tour and grand slams following the Laver Cup next week in London.Continue Reading
Opposition targets Saksayam in petition to NACC
The opposition has filed a petition against Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob for allegedly encroaching on state land, failing to declare his assets and committing conflicts of interest.Continue Reading
Influenza spreading as people relax their guard
Seasonal influenza has been spreading rapidly as people have relaxed their guard against Covid-19 infections, according to the Department of Disease Control.Continue Reading
Putin hails China’s ‘balanced position’ on Ukraine
Russia’s leader condemned attempts to create a “unipolar world” in talks with China’s President Xi.Continue Reading
Former health minister Witthaya Buranasiri dies
AYUTTHAYA: Witthaya Buranasiri, a former public health minister during the Yingluck Shinawatra administration, died after falling unconscious at his home in Bang Pa-in district on Thursday morning. He was 63 years old.Continue Reading
Indonesian singer Yuni Shara says she pretended to enjoy sex with her abusive husband
She further admits to going for sex therapy after the divorce to overcome the trauma. Read full storyContinue Reading
China lodges complaint as US Senate panel advances Taiwan Bill
The Taiwan Policy Act would significantly enhance US military support for Taiwan, providing security assistance to the tune of US$4.5 billion over four years.Continue Reading
Decision on Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim’s prize money not finalised, pending outcome of case on cannabis use: SNOC
SINGAPORE: The decision on whether to give Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim their prize money for their performance at recent sporting competitions has not been finalised, said the Singapore National Olympic Council. It will be put on hold pending the outcome of SNOC’s findings, said a spokesperson in response to CNA’s queriesContinue Reading