US President Donald Trump was reportedly furious when US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said that all women sharing allegations of sexual misconduct should be heard – even if those allegations are against Trump.
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India to push for deeper cooperation, anti-terrorism policy, maritime security at ASEAN summit
Looking to play a more pro-active role in the Indo-Pacific, India is expected to push for a deeper strategic cooperation with ASEAN to balance the China-dominated power dynamics in the region when the two sides hold talks here next month.
Dubai International Film Festival 2017 goes out with a bang; ‘The Last Jedi’ premieres on closing night
The curtain finally fell on the Dubai International Film Festival 2017 with an impressive closing ceremony. Over 140 films from globally acclaimed filmmakers were showcased during the eight-day period starting from December 6.
More trouble for Mallya: Parallel litigation seeks to freeze USD1.5 bn in liquor baron’s assets
Vijay Mallya, who is undergoing an extradition trial in a UK court over INR9,000-crore fraud and money laundering charges, will face next year a parallel litigation brought by 13 Indian banks to freeze nearly USD 1.5 billion of his assets.
Indian restaurant owner gets two years in jail for 90,000-pound tax fraud
In a sign of further upheaval in the Indian cuisine industry in the UK, an Indian restaurant owner has been jailed for two years for stealing 90,000 pounds in taxes by falsifying repayment claims, an official spokesperson has said.
Indian Supreme Court’s calls for Bitcoin regulation may have ripple effect for cryptocurrency policy
Cryptocurrencies are becoming more widely accepted and used worldwide even to the point of being used alongside local currencies. Can the government of a country such as India still do the unthinkable – ban Bitcoin?
Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on December 21 in Singapore
The Secondary 1 posting results in Singapore will be declared on December 21 at 9 am, announced the Ministry of Education (MOE) today.
Modi meets ex-Singapore PM, hails strengthening bilateral relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday appreciated the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between India and Singapore in various sectors, including trade and investment, connectivity, defence and security.
Uttarakhand educator, Indian-origin man in running for million-dollar Global Teacher Prize
A physically challenged Indian teacher in Uttarakhand and an Indian-American middle school teacher who has set up virtual classrooms using social media are part of a list of 50 contenders for a USD1 million global award.
HDB plans to launch 17,000 new flats in 2018: Wong
There is good news for people wanting a home in Singapore as the Housing Development Board (HDB) plans to launch 17,000 new flats in 2018, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong in a blog post today.
