He noted that Singapore “remains among a very small group of countries” that continue to apply the death penalty at scale, as well as one of the few that does so for drug offences. Mr Branson has been vocal in his views against Singapore’s death penalty for crimes such asContinue Reading
He noted that Singapore “remains among a very small group of countries” that continue to apply the death penalty at scale, as well as one of the few that does so for drug offences. Mr Branson has been vocal in his views against Singapore’s death penalty for crimes such asContinue Reading
As growth seeks to become more sustainable, business practices are transforming whereby profits are no longer the main priority of consideration.Continue Reading
The government’s commitment to eradicating malaria by 2024 is facing a tough challenge. The infection rate this year is 2.5 times higher than last year, with 8,229 cases and counting.Continue Reading
Siriraj Hospital experts are calling for increased global collaboration to help end the spread of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).Continue Reading
AHMEDABAD: At least 132 people died in India when a colonial-era pedestrian bridge overloaded with religious revellers collapsed into the river below, police said on Monday (Oct 31). Authorities said nearly 500 people were celebrating a religious festival on and around the nearly 150-year-old suspension bridge in Morbi when supportingContinue Reading
The suspension bridge, 233m long and 1.5m wide, was inaugurated in 1880 by the British colonial authorities and made with materials shipped from England, reports said. Broadcaster NDTV reported that it reopened on Wednesday after seven months of repairs despite not having a safety certificate and that video footage fromContinue Reading
AHMEDABAD, India: At least 81 people were killed in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday (Oct 30) when a footbridge packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities collapsed and plunged them into the river below. Reuters TV footage showed dozens of people clinging onto the cables and twisted remainsContinue Reading
Dozens of people were also injured during the stampede in the Itaewon district of Seoul.Continue Reading
HONG KONG: China passed legislation on Sunday (Oct 30) aimed at giving women more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment, days after the Bill was submitted to the country’s top legislature after a third revision and extensive public input. The legislation comes as activists have expressed concern about increasingContinue Reading