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Singapore GE2020: Who is XiaXue And Why Are Netizens Demanding PAP Supporter to Be Punished?

Hashtag Punish Xiaxue is trending number 1 on Twitter. Here is why people want Youtuber, blogger, PAP supporter Xiaxue to be punished

Jul 7, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat

Singapore GE2020: Police Complaints 'Lodged' Against Heng Swee Keat and PAP as Poll Campaign Peaks

DPM Heng was reported for his comment in 2019 on Singapore not ready for non-Chinese PM and PAP for its statement on WP candidate Raeesah Khan

Jul 7, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

SHOCKING Video Shows New York Man Fatally Shot While Crossing Road with Young Daughter

Robinson had traveled from Brooklyn with daughter Khloe to spend the weekend in Bronx, where his former wife lives.

Jul 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Mary Trump's Damning Book on President to Hit Stands Two Weeks Ahead of Schedule

The new release date comes after a New York state appeal's division lifted a temporary legal restraint on the book.

Jul 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Harry Potter Author JK Rowling a Threat to LGBT People, Says Transgender Model Munroe Bergdorf

On Sunday, JK Rowling shared a long Twitter thread and expressed her concern over the "new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people"

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Singapore GE2020: Netizens Lash Out at PAP for Demanding Explanation from WP on Raeesah Khan

PAP issued a statement on Monday demanding Workers' Party to clear its stand on Raeesah Khan and her comments that were under police investigation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Anti-Fake News Law Boon or Bane in Singapore GE2020?

While many in the opposition in Singapore believe it stifles their voice, political analyst Eugene Tan says it is an important law to curb misinformation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Fake news

Indian Customs Seizes 30 Kg Gold Smuggled in Diplomatic Bags Addressed to UAE Consulate

The UAE consulate in India has denied any knowledge of the smuggled gold but officials believe there was insider help in carrying out the operation.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Who is Stephen Cooper? New Yorker in Famous 9/11 Photo Dies From Coronavirus

Stephen Cooper, who was clicked by AP photographer Suzanne Plunkett, was delivering documents near the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Singapore GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan Apologizes for Alleged Comments on Race, Religion

Raeesah Khan, a social activist, is WP's youngest candidate and is contesting from Sengkang GRC in the upcoming GE2020

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore GE2020: What Is NCMP Scheme? Opposition Believes It's A 'Ploy' to Entice Voters

Over the years, the number of NCMPs has increased to 12 but opposition denounces it as a PAP move to lure Singaporeans into voting for their candidates

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore GE2020: Nicole Seah Shines as Heng Swee Keat Fumbles, WP favored in East Coast GRC?

Memes of Worker's Party's Nicole Seah and Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat of People's Action Party are making the rounds on social media, giving thumbs up to Seah

Jul 4, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca