[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The Drug Abuse Law will be amended this year to regulate new psychoactive substances (NPS) based on their potential to produce a psychoactive effect, Minister of State for Internal Affairs Muhammad said on Monday (March 1). Faishal Ibrahim. Such substances are intended to mimic the effects of controlled …
Read More »Tokyo Calls on China to Stop Anal Smear Testing for COVID-19 on Japanese Citizens
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo has asked Beijing to stop performing anal swab tests for COVID-19 on Japanese citizens as the procedure causes psychological pain, a government spokesman said on Monday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the government has not received a response that Beijing would change the testing …
Read More »Chinese hackers target Indian IBS vaccine maker Bharat Biotech: security firm
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Chinese state-backed hacking group has in recent weeks targeted the IT systems of two Indian vaccine manufacturers whose coronavirus injections are being used in the country’s immunization campaign, the firm said. cyber intelligence Cyfirma told Reuters. Rivals China and India have sold or gifted COVID-19 injections …
Read More »Former French President Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to prison
[ad_1] PARIS: A French court found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty on Monday (March 1) of trying to bribe a judge and influence peddling, making him the second head of state of present-day France to be convicted of corruption. This is also the first time in modern French history that …
Read More »Coils of barbed wire placed near the Kallang MRT station where the fatal incident occurred on February 25, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Coils of concertina wire were placed to deter other intruders near the scene where a man who stepped onto the MRT tracks was killed on Thursday (February 25). The added precaution, about 150 meters from the Kallang MRT station, is in addition to other fences and barbed …
Read More »Decisions in the formulation of public policies do not favor any religious group: Shanmugam
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: While freedom of religion is guaranteed in Singapore, decisions in public policy formulation are not made in favor of any particular religious group, said Minister of Law and Interior K. Shanmugam. This applies to the public service as a whole, including cabinet ministers and senior officials, he said …
Read More »More rains are expected in the first half of March, possible highs of 34 degrees Celsius
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: There will be more rain in the first half of March than in the last half of February, although temperatures are expected to peak at about 34 degrees Celsius over several days. The Singapore Weather Service (MSS) said on Monday (March 1) that the weather during the first …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises 6 Percent As Risk Assets Rise; Citi says at a ‘tipping point’
[ad_1] Deal Bitcoin is at a “tipping point” and could in the future become the currency of choice for international trade or face a “speculative implosion,” Citi analysts said. This image shows a collection of bitcoin (virtual currency) tokens. Illustration taken on December 8, 2017. REUTERS / Benoit Tessier / …
Read More »Singaporean Foreign Minister Calls on Myanmar Army to Stop Using Lethal Force Against Civilians
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (March 1) called on the Myanmar military to halt the use of lethal force against civilians and the immediate release of State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi and other detainees. politicians. At least 18 people were killed on Sunday, the United …
Read More »Scholes criticizes Bruno Fernandes and names two problematic Man Utd players
[ad_1] Paul Scholes has criticized Bruno Fernandes for not having an impact on Manchester United’s game at Chelsea, but says he was not the biggest problem after thinking about their 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. The stalemate in west London means United have been blank in their last six meetings …
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