Korea crashes headlong into worst crisis yet in pandemic
The latest tally puts the country’s total caseload at 489,484.
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2024 polls may complicate Jokowi’s efforts to revise jobs law
Analysts say certain parties may distance themselves from the jobs law to gain the support of labor groups.
India’s first Chief of Defence Staff among 13 dead in helicopter crash
He was on his way to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiri Hills) to address the faculty and student officers of the Staff Course.
Ultraman battles monster at Gardens by the Bay to mark 55 years of S’pore-Japan ties
The movies will feature sightseeing destinations such as Jewel Changi Airport and Sentosa Island.
Philippines ready for ‘water war’ in West Philippine Sea: Coast guard
Just last Nov 16, Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocked and water cannoned Philippine supply boats on a resupply mission.
Seoul raises concern over Japan’s ‘short-term’ focused Fukushima release assessment
The Seoul government plans to submit additional questions and concerns to Tokyo in writing.
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal upholds ex-PM Najib Razak’s guilty conviction
Najib, 68, who maintains he is innocent, is out on bail.
Miss Việt Nam among 13 finalists in Top Model competition for Miss World
Miss Việt Nam 2020 Đỗ Thị Hà was the only Asian to make the cut.
Six Singapore bars on World’s 50 Best Bars list, Jigger & Pony retains No. 9 spot
The Best Bar in Asia accolade went to Hong Kong's Coa, which climbed one spot to No. 7. It is also the top bar in this year's Asia's 50 Best Bars list.
US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
American athletes will not be affected and can still compete in the Games, which start on Feb 4.