Singapore's health ministry said on Wednesday it had confirmed 570 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 29,364. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Just Sentenced A Drug Trafficker To Death Via Zoom
A man was sentenced to death in Singapore for drug trafficking offenses. In a country that has zero tolerance for illicit drugs, that’s nothing new, but in a first for the city-state, the sentence was ... ( read original story ...)
Serial Underwear Thief From Singapore Breaches Lockdown & Steals Women’s Lingerie, Arrested
As per court documents, he has stolen underwear from homes on at least 30 occasions in the span of two years from April 2018 to April 2020. ( read original story ...)
Google celebrates Israel Kamakawiwo’ole with new Doodle
Google is celebrating late singer-songwriter Israel 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole with a new Doodle on what would have been his 61st birthday. ( read original story ...)
Google Celebrates Hawaiian Singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole with ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ Doodle
Having Google create a Doodle for his 61st birthday gives us all reason to again celebrate his life and impact on millions worldwide." ... ( read original story ...)
Body of Chinese ambassador who died in Israel returns home
Israel bade farewell on Wednesday to China's ambassador to the country who died earlier this week. Diplomats held a short Airport in honor of Du Wei before his body was flown back to China. The ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinian leader says annexation would end all Israel coordination
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has warned that Israeli annexations in the occupied West Bank would spell the end of all security coordination, as international opposition to the plans grows. US De ... ( read original story ...)
Israel central bank chief says loose budget will help economic recovery
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday he supports an expansionary 2020-21 budget to help the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced ... ( read original story ...)
Israel not ready for second wave of coronavirus – NSC advisor
Israel is not prepared for a second wave of the novel coronavirus, warned Professor Eli Waxman, chairman of a committee of expert advisors to the National Security Council concerning the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinians ‘ending accords with Israel and US’ over annexation plan
Israel would now have to "bear all responsibilities... as an occupying power", Mr Abbas said. Similar warnings in the past have ultimately not been followed through. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... ( read original story ...)