John Boyega is done with ‘Star Wars’
John Boyega found fame starring as Finn in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, and it now sounds like he’s moved on.Continue Reading
Khairy: No recreational use of cannabis in Malaysia
BANGKOK: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin assured that the government will not allow recreational use of cannabis in Malaysia. Read full storyContinue Reading
On ‘Ramy’ he plays a sidekick. Now he’s starring in his own show
You may already know Mo Amer for his role as a sidekick on “Ramy,” for being the Muslim comedian who somehow got seated next to Eric Trump on a plane, or for being cast to appear alongside The Rock in the upcoming “Black Adam” film. But you’re about to know him as something else: the star of his own Netflix series.Continue Reading
Coups, courts, protests and Prayut: a Thai timeline
The Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday while it hears a case that could see the former general removed from office.Continue Reading
Suspended Prayut down but not yet out in Thailand
BANGKOK – Thailand’s topsy-turvy politics were thrown into new disarray today with a Constitutional Court ruling to suspend Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha from his official duties until it rules on an opposition petition that argues he has already served his legal eight-year term limit. The petition argues that Prayut’s time atop his May 2014 coup-installed […]
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Hong Kong man ‘kidnapped’ by South-East Asia scam ring pleads for help
Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording on Aug 24 of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar. Read full storyContinue Reading
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge bids to make history after hitting 48th homer of the season
It’s turning out to be quite the season for Aaron Judge.Continue Reading
Daily round-up, Aug 24: Masks optional from Aug 29; Thai court suspends PM Prayut; dealing with knee pain in your 40s
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. From next Monday (Aug 29), masks will be optional in most places in Singapore. Masks will still have to be worn on public transport modes such as the MRT, LRT and public buses, but they will not be required atContinue Reading
Instant noodle prices to rise Thursday
Prices of three instant noodle brands – Mama, Wai Wai and Yum Yum – will increase by one baht per packet from Thursday after the Department of Internal Trade approved a 16% hike from 6 baht per packet to 7 baht.Continue Reading
Najib in jail: What are his options after losing his final appeal in 1MDB-linked case?
Supporters of Najib Razak submitted a memorandum to the king on Wednesday, a day after he was sent to jail over the SRC International guilty conviction, to demand a royal pardon for the former prime minister.Continue Reading