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August 15, 2022

DPM Wong rides in motorcycle convoy to raise funds for charity

Guitarist, singer, dog lover and now, motorcyclist.

DPM Wong rides in motorcycle convoy to raise funds for charity

2 mins

LTA looking at installing lifts at another 250 overhead bridges

2 tenders called for site investigation works; final selection to be confirmed after study

LTA looking at installing lifts at another 250 overhead bridges

3 mins

US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with Beijing

A US congressional delegation led by Senator Ed Markey landed in Taiwan yesterday for a two-day visit, a trip that risks keeping tensions with China high after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island earlier this month.

US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with Beijing

2 mins

UN talks on treaty to protect nature on the high seas enter final round

Delegates from around the globe are meeting from today for a final round of United Nations-led talks to try to seal a binding treaty that aims to protect and conserve marine biodiversity on the high seas.

UN talks on treaty to protect nature on the high seas enter final round

2 mins

Indonesia deploys helicopters to fire-prone provinces

Pre-emptive move comes after small-scale fires popped up last week

Indonesia deploys helicopters to fire-prone provinces

2 mins

Ukraine targets Russian soldiers accused of threatening nuclear plant

Fears of catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia grow amid intense shelling in area of facility

Ukraine targets Russian soldiers accused of threatening nuclear plant

2 mins

‘We’re Taiwanese, not Chinese’: Survey shows majority embrace distinct identity

Taiwanese teenager Chou Rei-chi cannot wait for the day when she can finally cast her vote in the local elections.

‘We’re Taiwanese, not Chinese’: Survey shows majority embrace distinct identity

3 mins

Beijing asks New Delhi to reiterate ‘one China’ policy

Beijing wants India to reaffirm the “one China” policy as it seeks to shore up regional support after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which triggered aggressive drills by the Chinese military around the island.

Beijing asks New Delhi to reiterate ‘one China’ policy

2 mins

N. Korea hits out at UN chief over call to denuclearise

North Korea yesterday criticised UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his “dangerous words” after he called for the complete and verifiable denuclearisation of Pyongyang during a visit to Seoul.

N. Korea hits out at UN chief over call to denuclearise

1 min

More turning to acupuncture in China to treat their pets’ aches, pains

Strapped in tight, the prone poodle nervously eyes the vet as he gently sticks fine needles into its back and paws, summoning the ancient art of acupuncture to treat the pet’s aches and pains.

More turning to acupuncture in China to treat their pets’ aches, pains

2 mins

75 years after partition of India and Pakistan, split families still suffer

Mr Ali Hasan Baqai and Mr Abid Hasan Baqai – brothers split for 75 years by the partition of India and Pakistan – talk to their families via a video call, words and tears binding them, but with no hope of a reunion.

75 years after partition of India and Pakistan, split families still suffer

1 min

Suspect arrested after 8 hurt in Jerusalem bus shooting

Israeli police yesterday arrested a suspect in a predawn shooting spree targeting a bus just outside Jerusalem’s Old City that wounded eight people, including a pregnant woman and US citizens.

Suspect arrested after 8 hurt in Jerusalem bus shooting

1 min

Iraq’s Garden of Eden now like a desert

To feed and cool his buffaloes, Mr Hashem Gassed must cross 10km of sunburnt land in southern Iraq, where drought is devastating swathes of the Mesopotamian Marshes.

Iraq’s Garden of Eden now like a desert

2 mins

More evacuated as forest fire reignites in southern France

Blaze appearing to be dying out kindles again, burning 1,260ha in all

More evacuated as forest fire reignites in southern France

2 mins

National identity transcends symbols

I welcome the National Symbols Bill tabled in Parliament recently (National flag may be displayed more often; penalty for misuse increased to $30k, Aug 2).

National identity transcends symbols

1 min

Mane has improved Bayern ‘from the first day’, says Nagelsmann

Since Sadio Mane announced that he will change the golden dyed stripe in his hair to red if Bayern Munich win the Champions League this season, business has reportedly boomed at hairdressers across the city.

Mane has improved Bayern ‘from the first day’, says Nagelsmann

2 mins

Michelle Yeoh honoured with doctorate by American Film Institute

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has been a Bond Girl, a Star Trek Captain, a Tiger mum – and now she can add “Doctor” to her impressive list of titles.

Michelle Yeoh honoured with doctorate by American Film Institute

1 min

A director once told Millie Bobby Brown she was ‘too mature’ to succeed in films, on TV

Despite turning 18 years old only in February, Stranger Things (2016 to present) actress Millie Bobby Brown (left) is already an accomplished actress with multiple Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations under her belt.

A director once told Millie Bobby Brown she was ‘too mature’ to succeed in films, on TV

1 min

Malaysians unhappy with host Wang Lei’s live-stream gimmicks

Getai performer and live-stream host Wang Lei, 61, has upset some Malaysian netizens with his social media posts. The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO), which purports to help foreign workers in Malaysia, has said Wang’s videos contain “obscene content”.

Malaysians unhappy with host Wang Lei’s live-stream gimmicks

1 min

Steve Martin looking to call it a day on acting

Comedy veteran Steve Martin has had a storied career spanning more than six decades, but he might be getting ready to say goodbye to Hollywood.

Steve Martin looking to call it a day on acting

1 min

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