[ad_1] SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid who was acquitted of stealing Singaporean $ 34,000 worth of items from Changi Airport Group Chairman Liew Mun Leong and her family said she “never thought” to plead guilty and wanted justice to prevail. Parti Liyani, 46, was sentenced in March 2019 to two years …
Read More »US happy to help China-India border dispute: Trump
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The United States stands ready to help resolve the dispute between India and China over the mountainous border that runs through the western Himalayas, President Donald Trump said on Friday (September 4). Trump told reporters that the situation was “very unpleasant,” adding that the two countries “were going …
Read More »Jacob Blake pleads not guilty to charges ahead of Kenosha shooting
[ad_1] KENOSHA, Washington: Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old black man whose shooting by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reignited protests across the country over racism and police brutality, pleaded not guilty Friday (September 4 ) of the criminal charges filed earlier. to filming. A complaint charges Blake with burglary, …
Read More »Gossip Mill: Ann Kok Turns Down 4 Dramas In A Row, No Strange Being An Ah Jie, And Other Entertainment News This Week, Entertainment News
[ad_1] Ann Kok turns down 4 dramas in a row, no wonder being an Ah Jie She was once an Ah Jie in local show business, alongside fellow actresses Zoe Tay and Fann Wong. However, her star has been toned down of late since she took a step back from …
Read More »Voting by mail begins in the US as the White House campaign turns ugly
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US Elections Officially Open: North Carolina on Friday (Sept. 4) launched vote-by-mail operations for the Nov. 3 contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, which is getting uglier by the day. Concerns about the continued spread of the coronavirus are expected to lead to a major increase …
Read More »Are the healthiest instant noodles really healthy? After the hype, come the checks
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: As a comfort food for many Singaporeans, instant noodles help us on time-constrained days and overtime shifts, and they double as a late-night treat. Aside from the convenience, many people return to their favorite brand for its taste. Fans of instant noodles know they are not eating these …
Read More »First lady defends Trump over alleged ‘losers’ prank
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Melania Trump defended her husband on Friday (Sept. 4) against allegations that he referred to US Marines buried in a World War I cemetery in France as “losers” and “fools.” In a rare public statement, the first lady of the United States rejected as “false” the accusations made …
Read More »Commentary: COVID-19 is an opportunity for F&B to finally go green
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The circuit breaker, implemented from April to June in Singapore, was designed to interrupt the spread of COVID-19. It also severely disrupted the food and beverage (F&B) sector, forcing restaurants that were still in operation to focus on home delivery. Ad Ad In the first eight weeks of …
Read More »Ministers Respond In Parliament To NCMP Leong Mun Wai’s Comments On Not Having A ‘Homegrown’ DBS CEO
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran said on Friday (September 4) that he is “concerned” by statements by unelected MP Leong Mun Wai that DBS Bank does not have a “CEO of its own,” comments that led to exchanges in the House between Mr. Leong and three ministers. …
Read More »Commentary: How Jacinda Ardern Became New Zealand’s Most Popular Politician Influencer
[ad_1] AUCKLAND: “Kia pray, everyone. I am standing against a blank wall in my house, because it is the only sight in my house that is not cluttered. “ So begins a 2020 campaign message posted by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Ad Ad He speaks directly on his …
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