‘Saddened and shocked’: World leaders react to shooting of former Japanese PM Abe
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a tweet that “(their) thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time”. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she believes “everyone is as surprised and sad as (she is)” about the incident. “On behalf of my government, I would likeContinue Reading
Supermoon visible on Dhamma Day
A supermoon will be visible next Wednesday, coinciding with the Buddhist holiday Asanha Bucha or Dhamma Day, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) said.Continue Reading
Worker dies in forklift accident at Keat Hong Link; workplace fatalities rise to 29 this year
SINGAPORE: A 35-year-old worker died in a forklift accident at a Housing Board project site at Keat Hong Link on Thursday (Jul 7), bringing the total number of workplace fatalities this year to 29. The Indian national was standing on the rear counterweight of a forklift while tying an electrical cableContinue Reading
Mumbai floods: India city on red alert for further rain
The city is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday, leading to more floods.Continue Reading
Japan government confirms former PM Shinzo Abe shot, condition unknown
TOKYO: Japan government confirmed on Friday (Jul 8) that former excellent minister Shinzo Abe had been shot in the western region of Nara. “Former prime minister Abe was shot at around eleven. 30 am in Nara. One man, believed to be the present shooter, has been taken directly intoContinue Reading
Indonesians are drawing a tough line on China and taiwan
Public pushback against the Asian superpower’s South China Sea aggression, Belt plus Road Initiative and Uyghur repression confuse relations
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China warns top US general off ‘arbitrary provocations’
WASHINGTON: The senior Chinese army officer warned their US counterpart on Thursday (Jul 7) that any “arbitrary provocations” would be fulfilled with a “firm counterstrike” by China, but added that the 2 sides should improve dialogue and regulates risks. The world’s two largest economies are in loggerheads over a numberContinue Reading
Las Vegas Raiders hire Sandra Douglass Morgan as first Black female president in NFL history
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as team president, making her the first Black woman in that position for an NFL team.Continue Reading
edotco launches inaugural durability blueprint
The particular telco infrastructure company joins UNâs Global CompactAims to become top five TowerCo by means of sustainable growth edotco Group, an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services corporation, has launched the sustainability blueprint in order to fulfil its commitment to connecting the world equitably and sustainably. ÂIn a statement, the company said…Continue Reading
MPs rip parliament for ‘hoarded lunches’, faults
MPs have cried foul over fellow congress hoarding food in addition to faulty facilities with parliament that are leading to inconvenience.Continue Reading