Bullied boy with dwarfism scores role in new ‘Mad Max’ movie
Quaden Bayles, an indigenous Australian boy who won the support of celebrities and well-wishers around the globe after being bullied because of his disability, has landed a role in the new “Mad Max” movie.Continue Reading
End of Singapore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s decision to lift a colonial-era ban on sex between men is long overdue and will not end discrimination of LGBT groups in the conservative city-state, rights activists and members of the gay community said on Monday. Read full storyContinue Reading
RHB IB raises Malaysia's 2022 GDP forecast to 6%
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised upwards Malaysia’s 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to six per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 5.3 per cent y-o-y previously due to stronger-than-anticipated inventory build-up and net exports in the second quarter 2022 (Q2 2022). Read full storyContinue Reading
Election Commission dumps petition on Prayut’s term of office, drawing ire
The Election Commission (EC) threw out a petition seeking a court ruling on the tenure of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday in a decision that riled critics.Continue Reading
Injured Little Leaguer’s CAT scan results come back ‘normal’ after he fell and hit his head a second time
According to an Instagram account set up to provide updates on injured Little Leaguer Easton Oliverson, the results from a CAT scan performed by doctors after the 12-year-old fell and hit his head a second time came back “normal.”Continue Reading
Man jailed for cheating victims into paying for Singapore-Malaysia VTL bus tickets on Carousell
The police said they take a serious view of people involved in scams and frauds, and that offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The police advised members of the public to be careful when making online purchases, and to opt for buyer protection by using in-builtContinue Reading
Casey Affleck welcomes Jennifer Lopez to the family
Casey Affleck has a message for his new sister-in-law.Continue Reading
‘Robin Hood’ of Delhi arrested amid claims of 160 crimes
Unlike the Disney version, Wasim Akram is alleged to have kept much of his gains for himself.Continue Reading
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares picture with her daughter
Priyanka Chopra Jonas clearly enjoys being a mom.Continue Reading
How ‘House of the Dragon’ weaves real-world echoes into its fantasy realm
Medieval-style medicine obviously had its limits. But a pivotal moment in the “House of the Dragon” premiere will likely resonate for many in a way that goes beyond the realm of fantasy and touches upon real-world concerns about women’s reproductive rights.Continue Reading