International

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suggested the domestic news outlet Rappler was linked to the US spies, adding the aim was to undermine his government. The President banned Rappler from his events, saying the site probably had the backing of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). “That is the history of the American CIA and they look […]

By Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Four Indonesian provinces – including one that sits on Singapore’s doorstep – are officially on disaster alert after a rising number of hot spots were detected within their boundaries. Riau, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan provinces have declared a disaster alert status, Dr Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the country’s disaster […]

Trouble is brewing in paradise thanks to illegal Chinese taxi drivers. This is a story that has been making the rounds over the years in Mauritius: That of taxi marons – or illegal taxis. But Mauritian taxi operators are aghast that Chinese factory workers are now the prefered taximen for Chinese tourists. Speaking to WFTV, […]

A whopping US$750 billion is set to be part of Apple’s capital return program to its shareholders. With so much cash, Apple shareholders can have their cake and eat it too, said Gary Morton. A proposal for a 50% increase in dividend (2018) and 15% annual increases over the planning horizon went viral. It was […]

Cryptocurrencies, mainly Bitcoin rising again in the ongoing market. The biggest cryptocurrency is back with its winning ways, climbing for a fourth day in a row in a new rally that begun after it bounced off a tecnical support level. The currency rose 11 per cent to US$11,022 in New York bringing its increase to […]

Andy Chan, who has actively pushed for independence for Hong Kong, has not been allowed to run for a seat in legislature. The High Court of Hong Kong issued a ruling yesterday disallowing Mr Chan’s candidacy, saying that it is “fundamental” for legislators to regard Hong Kong’s being part of China as absolute. Hong Kong, […]

All is set for couples to turn a small medieval Slovak town into the next Paris or Verona where lovers come to preserve their love stories for eternity. love bank, Slovakia’s ‘Love Bank’ set to take on Paris or Verona in romantic fever. But unlike the story of Romeo and Juliet and their famous balcony […]

The Russian Federation, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said there was no way to confirm whether the United States reconfigured strategic arms can carry nuclear warheads or not. While it acknowledges the U. S. statement regarding meeting its aggregate limits on strategic arms. “At the same time, it has to be noted that the […]

Trump's Religious Adviser Says He Was Put In Power By God President Trump’s 'god-whisperer' says opposing Trump is like opposing God Posted by NowThis Politics on Tuesday, 6 February 2018 If you oppose U.S. President Donald Trump, you are opposing God said a Trump religious advisor Paula White who chairs the Evangelical Advisory Board. She […]

China has started to conquer the world in its own way, by dishing out commercial projects across the globe. But some are saying China’s way of doing things is showing undeniable signs of a colonial superpower on the rise! Critics are pointing out to what they see as its questionable practices and laissez-faire attitude adding that […]

When Donald Trump on January 2017, announced that he was withdrawing from the global mega-deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), it gave room for others to fill where the US had left.   His pulling out of the Paris climate subsequently also meant that it is time for somebody else to take a lead […]

By: Michael D Barr, Flinders University 2017 was a horrible year for Singapore’s government — and for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in particular. It began with an open and vocal stoush with China. Late in 2016 the Chinese government confiscated millions of dollars’ worth of Singapore’s military hardware passing through the port of Hong Kong. The […]

Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong today launched scathing remarks against the European Union (EU), in a tit-for-tat battle against the EU ban of Malaysian palm oil products used in biodiesel. The Malaysian minister said Malaysia should ban butter from the EU, and the EU should also stop exporting the […]

  The yearly Democracy Index was released yesterday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Singapore’s rating dipped from 6.38 for 2016 to 6.32 for 2017. This reflects a worldwide dip in scores, particularly in Asia. On a scale of 1 to 10, the average score around the globe for 2017 went down from 2016’s score of […]

Steven Pressman, Colorado State University; Greg Wright, University of California, Merced, and Stephanie L. Canizales, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Editor’s note: President Donald Trump, in his first State of the Union address, took credit for a growing economy, urged Congress to invest more in infrastructure and defense […]