Commentary: Indonesia is reopening for business even with record high COVID-19 infections
Indonesia has plans to lift restrictions and embrace a “new normal” but the sharp spike of COVID-19 cases makes this...
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US intercepts Russian warplanes off Alaska
WASHINGTON: US warplanes intercepted four Russian reconnaissance aircraft near Alaska on Saturday (Jun 27), US commanders said. The Russian Tu-142's...
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How one teaspoon of Amazon soil teems with fungal life
A teaspoon of soil from the Amazon contains as many as 1,800 microscopic life forms, of which 400 are fungi....
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Football: Klopp hoping to keep Liverpool’s title-winning squad intact
REUTERS: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Saturday (Jun 27) his main focus is to ensure the squad that delivered...
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Football: Bayern demolish Wolfsburg 4-0 to end season on high
Bundesliga - VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich BERLIN: Bayern Munich, already crowned Bundesliga champions last week, lifted the league...
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Paul Weller: ‘People weren’t ready for my house record’
As the owner of one of the most famous haircuts in the country for the past 40 years, Paul Weller...
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Britain has to accept weaker economic ties with EU: Merkel
FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Britain will have to "accept the consequences" of having weaker economic ties with the European Union because...
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US government asks tech CEOs to ensure online platforms not used to spur violence
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to chief executives of five large tech companies asking them...
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Germany’s beleaguered Wirecard to proceed with business after insolvency
BERLIN: Wirecard, the German scandal-hit payments company, said on Saturday (Jun 27) it would proceed with business activities after filing...
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American Airlines CEO sees 10% to 20% cent extra staff in July 2021, ‘hard’ to avoid furloughs
CHICAGO: American Airlines expects to have between 10 per cent and 20 per cent more workers than needed in July...
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Football: Liverpool chairman Werner eyes ‘sustained success’ for champions
LONDON: Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has backed the newly-crowned Premier League champions to enjoy a period of "sustained success" under...
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India passes 500,000 COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI: India now has more than 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to government figures released on Saturday (Jun 27)...
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Top US virus expert warns of ‘serious problem’ as COVID-19 cases surge
HOUSTON: America's top infectious diseases expert has warned the United States is facing a "serious problem" from a resurgent coronavirus...
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Coca-Cola pauses social media advertising over hate content
SAN FRANCISCO: Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced Friday (Jun 26) it would suspend ads on social media...
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All ActiveSG indoor sport halls to close for ‘time-out’ after COVID-19 case played badminton with large group at Jurong facility
SINGAPORE: All ActiveSG indoor sport halls will be closed for a “time-out” on Sunday (Jun 28) after safe management measures...
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Coronavirus traces found in March 2019 sewage sample: Spanish study
MADRID: Spanish virologists have found traces of the novel coronavirus in a sample of Barcelona waste water collected in March...
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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong autonomy
WASHINGTON, DC: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese...
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Israeli jets strike Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket attacks
JERUSALEM: Israeli air force jets have struck Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip after rockets were fired on Friday (Jun...
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Tennis: Anisimova rallies to beat Dolehide in Charleston
WASHINGTON: Amanda Anisimova saved a match point en route to a 5-7, 7-5, 10-2 victory over fellow American Caroline Dolehide...
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Philippines probes possible ploy to ‘mislead’ Wirecard investigation
MANILA: Philippine authorities are investigating immigration records that show the ex-chief operating officer of collapsed payments provider Wirecard entered the...
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