Philippines seeks clemency for Filipina on death row in Indonesia
MANILA: The Philippines has sought clemency for a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s press secretary said on Tuesday (Sep 6), in the latest high-level attempt to save the drug trafficker’s life. Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a suitcase lined withContinue Reading
French and US lawmakers to visit Taiwan this week
Sources familiar with the plans told Reuters US Representative Stephanie Murphy, a Florida Democrat, was leading a bipartisan House delegation that would arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday and stay until Friday. The other members of the US delegation included Democrat Kaiali’i Kahele and Republicans Scott Franklin, Joe Wilson, Andy Barr,Continue Reading
Jason Momoa shaves his hair for a cause
Jason Momoa has embarked on “new beginnings” to help environmental surroundings.Continue Reading
India approves its first nasal vaccine for COVID-19
NEW DELHI: India approved a locally developed, needle-free and nasally administered COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday (Sep 6), in a boost to the country’s homegrown pharmaceutical industry. The new inoculation was developed by Bharat Biotech, the makers of another intravenous vaccine that was greenlit by the World HealthContinue Reading
Najib files for review of Malaysia court’s decision to uphold his graft conviction
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on Tuesday (Sep 6) applied for a review of the Federal Court’s decision to uphold his conviction and sentence for the misappropriation of RM42 million from SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). Lawyer Rahmat Hazlan from Messrs Shafee &Continue Reading
ABC Sweet Soy Sauce, Sambal Ayam Goreng Sauce among 3 products recalled due to undeclared allergens
Fukutoku Seika Soft Cream Wafers, which originated from Japan, was found to contain undeclared egg white and wheat flour allergens. The affected batch is imported by Sinhua Hock Kee Trading, and comes with an expiry date of Apr 20, 2023. “Allergen in food could result in an allergic reaction in individualsContinue Reading
Harry Styles and Chris Pines ‘spit-take’? ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ we’ll explain
The latest internet conversation connected to the film “Don’t Worry Darling” involves stars Harry Styles, Chris Pine and an (alleged) spit-take.Continue Reading
PM Lee congratulates new British leader Liz Truss on her appointment
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Sep 6) congratulated new British Prime Minister Liz Truss after she was appointed to the role. Ms Truss was invited to form a new government by Queen Elizabeth II a day after the former foreign secretary won a Conservative Party leadership vote. SheContinue Reading
Assets worth over B200m seized from crypto firm CEO
Cybercrime police have seized assets worth over 200 million baht from an executive of P Miner Cryptocurrency Group Co and his girlfriend who are wanted for public fraud, following raids on their houses in the northern province of Chiang Mai.Continue Reading
Prayut’s PM tenure until 2025?
The possibility that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain as prime minister until 2025 was under discussion on Tuesday, after a document believed to be from Meechai Ruchuphan, former chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), indicated that Gen Prayut’s eight-year tenure as prime minister began in 2017.Continue Reading