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US Announces Whopping $20M Reward for Capturing Two Rebel Colombian Drug Lords

Seuxis Hernandez-Solarte and Luciano Marin Arango have been accused of conspiring with Venezuelan cartels to smuggle drugs into the US.

Jun 19, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Award-Winning Entrepreneur Tan Wee Beng Charged with Money Laundering, North Korea Deals

The Singapore national featured in the FBI's Most Wanted List in 2018 for laundering money for North Korea

Jun 19, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore crime

Antifa Backlash: Facebook Removes Trump Re-Election Ads With Nazi Symbol

The ads attacked Antifa with the image of an upside-down red triangle, a symbol worn by political prisoners in Nazi camps.

Jun 19, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Facebook

New York City Freezes Rents for Million-Plus Regulated Units: All You Need to Know

There are around one million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs of New York City.

Jun 18, 2020

By R. Ghosh

'That '70s Show' Actor Danny Masterson Arrested, Charged with Rape of Three Women

Four women filed a case against Masterson last year, alleging the actor drugged and raped them in the early 2000s.

Jun 18, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Singapore Scientists Discover Five Antibodies; Can They Help in Battle Against Coronavirus Mutation?

Scientists at the Singapore defense research lab will begin human trials in coming months pending approval

Jun 17, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

From Restaurants to Retail Stores, All You Need to Know About Singapore Phase 2 Reopening

With a decreasing number of daily cases and reducing number of clusters, Singapore will head to Phase 2 of reopening on June 19.

Jun 17, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

China Cancels Over 1,200 Flights From Beijing as Fears of Coronavirus Second Wave Spike

Since the outbreak last Thursday, 11 markets have been closed down in Beijing and 8,000 workers have been quarantined.

Jun 17, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

President Trump Signs Order Banning Police Chokeholds, Says 'Bad Cops' Will be Accountable

The new order allows police departments to track officers who have been accused of using excessive force.

Jun 17, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Did Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin Break Quarantine to Undergo Chemotherapy in Singapore?

The Sarawak Report's claims about Muhyiddin Yassin were dismissed by the PMO but the news outlet stuck to its reportage

Jun 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Fake news Coronavirus

FDA Stops Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine as it 'Weakens' Effectiveness of Remdesivir

The FDA also asks caregivers to instruct patients to reveal if they are taking hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

Jun 16, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Singapore President Halimah Yacob Calls Out 'Okletsgo' Podcast for Sexist Comments, Hosts Apologize

Managed by former DJs, Dzar Ismail, Dyn Norahim and Raja Razie, Singapore's local podcast surged in popularity with thousands of listeners

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore's OCBC Group Says it Will Hire 3,000 New Staff Across Sectors This Year

Singapore bank DBS had said in May that it would hire more than 2,000 people in the country this year.

Jun 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Duterte Critic Maria Ressa Convicted in Philippines of 'Cyber Libel'

Rappler editor Maria Ressa faces six years in prison for a story against a businessman in 2012 linking him to smuggling and human trafficking

Jun 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Rayshard Brooks Was Shot Twice in the Back; Death Ruled Homicide in Autopsy Report

According to the Fulton County District Attorney, possible charges against the policeman could include murder, felony murder or involuntary manslaughter.

Jun 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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