WASHINGTON/WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Sunday briefly acknowledged losing the U.S. election in a morning Twitter post but then backtracked, saying he concedes “nothing” and vowing to keep up a court fight
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Trump and wife test positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Oct 2) that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for Covid-19 and were going into quarantine, upending the race for the White House.
Read moreSouth Asian nations caught in China-India crossfire
THE border stand-off between China and India has put their neighbours in South Asia in a spot as they are caught in a crossfire between the nuclear-armed powers. Smaller countries in South Asia – such
Read moreACCOR LEAP TO DEFEND THEIR MONEY FOR NOTHING FUND!
Over the last few weeks, our investigations team has been inundated with ever-increasing enquiries regarding a timeshare organisation known as Accor Vacation Club Asia, part of the Accor hotel chain, owned by Accor SA. It
Read moreDESTRUCTIVE LOVE TRIANGLE FINALLY COMES TO AN END
While in the Singapore Sharia Courts, we came across a heartfelt human-interest story. On the 4th of January 2018 Mrs Saniman finally a won her son back from her career criminal and drug-addicted ex-husband, Saiful
Read moreThe ‘demand and supply’ fuelling Singapore’s premium foreign sex industry
Unlike the streetwalkers openly prowling red-light districts, these women operate under a shroud of secrecy and discretion – yet are a ubiquitous presence online. SINGAPORE: Her website, with its own personal domain name, is particularly
Read moreSay yes to renewing the Singapore F1 Grand Prix
With the future of the Singapore F1 night race up in the air, an expert gives six reasons why Singapore should renew the contract. Singapore GP currently holds a contract to host the FIA Formula One
Read moreTwo foreign workers get jail for terror funding
Two Bangladeshi workers detained in April under the Internal Security Act were yesterday jailed for financing terrorism. Mamun Leakot Ali, 30, was given 21/2 years, while Zzaman Daulat, 34, will face two years behind bars.
Read moreOlder freehold apartments below $1,000 psf are value-for-money buys
The demand for older freehold apartments and condominiums seems to have picked up in the first week of August, according to caveats lodged with URA Realis from Aug 2 to 9. More than half of
Read moreZika Starts to Take Hold in Singapore
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus, mostly among foreign construction workers, and said it expected more cases to be identified. All but seven of those infected had fully recovered, the Health
Read moreForeigners’ pay: Balance needed
From next year, the qualifying salary for foreign professionals to be hired on Employment Passes (EPs) will be raised. Such workers will need to be paid at least $3,600 a month if firms want to
Read moreIndonesia readies prison island for drug convict executions
JAKARTA -Indonesia has beefed up security at Nusa Kambangan prison island and closed it to visitors in a sign authorities are preparing to execute people convicted of drug crimes. The head of prisons in Central
Read moreJohor proposes ferry services to Singapore
JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government has suggested the setting up of a ferry service as an alternative mode of transportation for commuters travelling to and from Singapore. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Mohamed Khaled Nordin
Read moreGrabCar bans prank caller
SINGAPORE – He would make bookings for rides at odd hours of the night or give bogus destinations and pick-up locations. Once, he even booked a ride with Pulau Ubin as his destination. These were a
Read moreThose implicated in US 1MDB lawsuits must clear their name
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Monday (July 25) that those named in the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) civil lawsuits on the freezing of assets linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) must
Read moreOlympian Dr Tan Eng Liang launches his autobiography
Among family and friends, former Senior Minister of State for National Development and Finance and Olympian Dr Tan Eng Liang launched his autobiography titled “Simple Beginnings: Building a life of integrity, resilience and service” at
Read moreTeam Singapore gears up for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Members of Team Singapore’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games came together to mark their journey to the pinnacle of sport at the Official Flag Presentation Ceremony this morning. Guests of Honour
Read moreTwo hawker stalls receive one-star ratings in first Singapore Michelin Guide
Singapore – Two hawker stalls have been awarded the one-star rating by Michelin, in the first Singapore Michelin Guide. The stalls are Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle in Crawford Lane and Hong Kong Soya
Read moreFitness clubs that called it quits in Singapore
For instance, international gym operator Virgin Active has made bold plans to expand, pumping in up to $100 million and open eight to 10 more clubs. However, some operators have closed down after struggling with
Read moreWooing overseas Singaporeans home
More than 200,000 Singaporeans currently live and work overseas, up significantly from 10 years ago. Previously seen as a worrying trend for Singapore’s leaders, new initiatives have been launched to tap on their international exposure
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