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Singapore otters' lockdown antics spark backlash
AFP, Published on 30/05/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore's otters, long adored by the city-state's nature lovers, are popping up in unexpected places during the coronavirus lockdown but their antics have angered some and even sparked calls for a cull.
Singapore-China ‘fast lane’ criticised
Published on 30/05/2020
» SINGAPORE: Some Singaporeans have reacted sharply to the government’s announcement of an agreement reached with China to launch a “fast lane” early in June to facilitate essential travel between the two countries.
India sets single-day Covid record
Published on 30/05/2020
» India reported a record daily jump of 7,964 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, with a recent surge in cases as lockdown restrictions start to be relaxed, raising the possibility that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could extend the curbs beyond May 31.
Afghan reporter killed as govt says ready for Taliban dialogue
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» KABUL - A roadside bomb killed a television journalist in Kabul on Saturday, soon after a top Afghan official appointed to lead peace talks with the Taliban said his team was ready for the long-delayed dialogue.
Trump says he will delay G7 summit and invite other countries
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will delay the G7 summit scheduled to take place in June and invite other countries -- including Russia -- to join the meeting.
Latin America's stricken airlines facing long haul to recovery
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» MEXICO CITY - Latin America's beleaguered airlines will take up to three years to recover losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in the meantime desperately need government help, according to experts surveying the damage to the industry.
Iran's new parliament speaker says talks with US 'futile'
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» TEHRAN: Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said any negotiations with the United States would be "futile" as he delivered his first major speech to the conservative-dominated chamber on Sunday.
Indonesia capital gears up for post-holiday flow amid virus
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2020
» Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is anticipating 1 million vehicles will enter the city as people return from Eid al-Fitr holidays in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
India expels Pakistan embassy officials for alleged spying
AFP, Published on 01/06/2020
» NEW DELHI: Two officials at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi were being expelled for "indulging in espionage activities", India's foreign ministry said late Sunday, allegations that its nuclear-armed rival called "baseless".
Thais drop guard as fears ease
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/06/2020
» As the number of new Covid-19 infections in Thailand has fallen and the third phase of lockdown easing begins today, some people have begun to let their guard down by ignoring social-distancing and public-health warnings, experts say.