Society

Hollywood star George Clooney's sister-in-law charged for drunk driving in Singapore

This is not the first drunk driving case lodged against Tala Alamuddin Le Tallec, as she committed a similar crime in Singapore in 2013.

Aug 16, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Frank View: Advancing Interdependence plea on Independence Day of India

Columnist Frank Islam shares his thoughts on India's 73rd Independence Day and wishes all the citizens in his birthland of India god-speed on their journey and one nation under God in their future

Aug 15, 2019

By Frank Islam

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Prosecutors seek sale of luxury homes linked to Malaysian ex-PM Najib's stepson

US prosecutors and the holding companies for three luxury properties asked a California court to lift a stay on forfeiture proceedings so that the properties can be sold.

Aug 15, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Japan's new emperor echoes father, expresses deep remorse over war

Former emperor Akihito, stepped down in the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in two centuries.

Aug 15, 2019

By Reuters

Missing Singaporean kayaker's son confirms her death on social media

Two Singapore kayakers reportedly drifted away from others and on Wednesday one body was found in waters off the Malaysian state of Terengganu.

Aug 15, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Domestic trade of elephant ivory will be banned in Singapore after Sept 1, 2021

Singapore's National Parks Board (NParks) announced that the country will no longer allow domestic trade of elephant ivory.

Aug 12, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as marchers set to defy police ban

Anti-government protests were planned in different locations in the Asian financial hub, including one at the city's international airport for a third day.

Aug 11, 2019

By Reuters

Residents on a small boat leave home in a flooded street of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges

Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28

Some power had been restored to homes by Sunday while a portion of suspended railway lines resumed operations.

Aug 11, 2019

By Reuters

Cathay Pacific suspends pilot arrested in Hong Kong protests

The broadside poses a major commercial challenge to Cathay, which already reported tumbling bookings last week as a result of the anti-government protests gripping Hong Kong.

Aug 11, 2019

By Reuters

Hong Kong braces for another weekend of protests

Increasingly violent protests have plunged Hong Kong into its most serious political crisis for decades, posing a serious challenge to the central government in Beijing.

Aug 10, 2019

By Reuters