Asia Pacific

China to Ban Karaoke Songs With 'Illegal Content' as it Tightens Noose on Its Music Industry

In a new crackdown, China will draw a list and ban karaoke songs that contain "illegal content" and are played at karaoke venues across the country, starting October 1.

Aug 12, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Olivia Podmore: Olympic Cyclist, 24, Dies Suddenly Hours after Chilling Instagram Post on 'Struggle' of Competition

Podmore represented her country at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the 2018 Commonwealth Games but was not part of the team that participated in the just-completed Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 10, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Depression

Kaitlyn McCaffery: Instagram Travel Blogger Left in Coma after Horrifying Scooter Accident in Bali

McCaffery, 31, an online influencer and entrepreneur, was driving home to her apartment on the tropical island on July 31 when she met with an accident on a remote road.

Aug 10, 2021

By R. Ghosh

USA Vs Australia Basketball Live-Streaming: How to Watch Free Online Olympics Men's Semifinals

Both Team USA and Australia go into the men's basketball semifinal with a lot of confidence after comfortably beating Spain and Argentina, respectively, in the quarterfinals.

Aug 4, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Dean Boxall: Aussie Coach Breaks the Internet with His Epic Celebration after Ariarne Titmus Wins Gold at Tokyo Olympics

Boxall ripped his face mask off bounced around his box, kicked the air, hammered his fist and shook his hips and did everything to celebrate Titmus' win.

Jul 26, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Singapore Man Forces Neighbour's Children to Perform Oral Sex on Him; Offers them Money

A septuagenarian from Singapore has pleaded guilty to four charges of sexually penetrating minors.

Jul 26, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Singapore crime

Sofia Cheung: Daredevil Instagram Influencer Dies after Falling Off Cliff While Taking Selfies

While taking selfies at the edge, Cheung she somehow lost her footing and over the steep drop and fell into the 16-foot pool below.

Jul 14, 2021

By R. Ghosh

No More Pricks: Scientists Develop Needle-Free Low-Cost Blood Sugar Test for Diabetes

Researchers at University of Newcastle have developed a non-invasive strip that checks glucose levels via saliva.

Jul 14, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Diabetes

Does 'Chinese Privilege' Exist in Singapore? Minister Lawrence Wong Has the Answer

Singapore's Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue of Chinese Privilege in his recent speech and this is what he has to say.

Jun 26, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Kim Jong-un Labels K-Pop a 'Vicious Cancer' and Threatens Anyone Listening to It with 15 Yrs in Labor Camp

Kim has ordered his government to crack down on the so-called anti-socialist tendencies that has taken the world by storm and has now entered the North as well.

Jun 12, 2021

By R. Ghosh

K-pop

Glenn Roche: Horrifying Video Shows Moment Cop Gropes 13-Yr-Old Girl Inside Lift and Fondles Her Breasts

The victim told authorities during investigation that she still suffers nightmares from the harrowing July 2019 assault

Jun 4, 2021

By R. Ghosh

John Cena Sparks Controversy After Apologizing to Chinese Fans for Calling Taiwan a Country

"Fast and Furious 9" earned 135 million at the China box office over this weekend and is one of the most lucrative markets for the franchise.

May 25, 2021

By Manthan C.

Indonesian Submarine Crew Sang 'Goodbye' Song Weeks Before Ill-Fated Vessel Perished [VIDEO]

A few weeks before the KRI Nanggala 402 went down with the all lives lost, shows some of the crew members singing 'Sampai Jumpa', an Indonesian hit whose title means 'Goodbye.'

Apr 27, 2021

By R. Ghosh

International Travel for Aussies will not Return to Normalcy Until 2024, Expert Warns

Deloitte economist Chris Richardson believes that international travel, both inbound and outbound may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024

Apr 12, 2021

By Nirmal Narayanan

Coronavirus

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat

Heng Swee Keat Quits Singapore Leadership Race: Who From 4 G Will Become PM?

Heng Swee Keat will continue as the Deputy Prime Minister but has stepped down from the position of Finance Minister. Here are the four frontrunners for the post!

Apr 9, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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