With this win, Shanti Pereira becomes the first Singaporean woman to win the two fastest races — a rare sprint double — at the biennial SEA Games.
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Democrats propose Bill to eliminate country-quota for Green Card, reform H-1B system
The United States’ Democratic party introduced a Citizenship Act which, among other things, seeks to eliminate the country-quota for green cards and make changes in the much sought-after H-1B visa system.
Call to boycott Starbucks in India after new coffee ad promotes sex change acceptance
Starbucks, the international coffee chain, has been attracting a lot of anger online from Indians after its latest commercial encouraged people to embrace sex change.
Karnataka race too close to call, say exit polls
According to a majority of exit polls, Karnataka is heading for a hung assembly. Seven of 10 exit polls conducted by media organisations after the recent state elections in Karnataka claim that no party will gain a clear majority.
Imran Khan given 2-week bail by Islamabad High Court in Al Qadir Trust case
Imran Khan, former Pakistan PM, was surrounded by a huge crowd, including security personnel, when he arrived at the Islamabad High Court, from where he had been snatched by the paramilitary.
NRI woman in Singapore gets 16 weeks in jail for hitting Indian maid, throwing vomit at her
The woman, 37-year-old Monica Sharma, pleaded guilty to the assault charge and is expected to present herself in court on May 23 to start serving her sentence. She is currently on bail on a bond of SGD10,000.
King Charles coronation: Arrest of anti-monarchy protesters comes under review by British MPs
As King Charles III spends his first ‘work week’ following the May 6 coronation, Members of the UK Parliament are set to look into how the Metropolitan Police handled the anti-monarchy protests in London.
Singapore starts public opinion survey on more effective neighbour dispute management
A public opinion survey on major changes to neighbour dispute management in Singapore begins from May 11, 6pm local time, and it runs till May 31.
Pakistan SC rules Imran Khan’s arrest illegal, orders his release
The turmoil in Pakistan continued and eight people have been killed in clashes over the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party leader Imran Khan.
Singapore proposes new law to fight cybercrime; cites 25% online crime spike
Singapore has introduced a bill in its parliament to crack down on the whole gamut of cybercrime, from misinformation campaigns and exploitation to online scams and drug trafficking.
