Twitter says spear-phishing attack on employees led to breach
Twitter Inc, whose internal systems were breached about two weeks ago, said on Thursday the incident targeted a small number...
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South Korea’s June factory output jumps at fastest pace since 2009
SEOUL: South Korea's factory production jumped at the fastest rate in more than 11 years in June and much quicker...
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China reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, highest since Mar 5
SHANGHAI: China reported 127 new COVID-19 cases on the mainland on Thursday (Jul 30), up from 105 the previous day,...
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Sydney COVID-19 cases under control despite Melbourne outbreak, says Australian Prime Minister
MELBOURNE: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday (Jul 31) he was confident a COVID-19 flare-up in Sydney, the...
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Spain logs biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases since lockdown lifted
MADRID: Spain on Thursday (Jul 30) reported the biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases since its lockdown ended, topping...
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Vietnam reports biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases since late January
HANOI: Vietnam's health ministry on Friday (Jul 31) reported 45 new COVID-19 cases linked to a recent outbreak in the...
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COVID-19: WHO urges countries to prioritise essential international travel
REUTERS: Countries should gradually lift international travel measures based on a thorough risk assessment and must prioritise essential travel for...
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Commentary: North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons
The value of nuclear missiles to North Korea is very obvious, and it is surprising that US President Donald Trump...
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Nepal to reopen Everest to climbers despite rise in COVID-19 cases
KATHMANDU: Nepal will reopen its Himalayan mountains including Mount Everest to climbers for the autumn season, officials said on Thursday...
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Deaf burger sellers in Malaysia overcome the odds to stand on their own feet
BANGI, Selangor: A roadside burger stall in Bangi, a town about 30km south of Kuala Lumpur, has a simple sign...
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COVID-19 pandemic job losses and flooding spark fears of hard times in Bangladesh
DHAKA: After losing his job at a garment factory in Dhaka in April as the coronavirus pandemic hit, Mohammad Sumon...
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Extinction: Quarter of UK mammals ‘under threat’
A quarter of native mammals now at risk of extinction in the UK. This is according to the first Red...
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Saudi-backed group ends takeover interest in Newcastle United: Report
RIYADH: The proposed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has collapsed after the group...
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Swiss launch criminal probe of FIFA boss Infantino
A special prosecutor appointed to look into dealings between Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has...
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Russell happy for old rivals Norris and Albon to succeed
George Russell says he is happy to see old rivals Lando Norris and Alex Albon shine in Formula One this...
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Mexican F1 driver Perez isolating after inconclusive COVID-19 test
SILVERSTONE, England: Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez was self-isolating on Thursday (Jul 30) after an inconclusive test for COVID-19,...
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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot launches to detect life on Red Planet
The US space agency's Perseverance robot has left Earth on a mission to try to detect life on Mars. Artwork:...
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Dortmund captain Reus still injured, to miss pre-season start
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus will be sidelined for an indefinite period after failing to recover from injury, the Bundesliga...
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Targeted extension of Jobs Support Scheme would help cope with COVID-19 losses: Analysts
SINGAPORE: The Government should consider extending the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) beyond August but take a more targeted approach to...
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Killer of Rafiki, Uganda’s rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The killer of one of Uganda's best known mountain gorillas, Rafiki, has been jailed for 11 years. Felix Byamukama pleaded...
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