A Singaporean minister has sheepishly admitted to saying that cotton came from animals rather than plants in a slip-up during an interview that triggered bleats of mockery online. Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook slams ‘severe’ Singapore misinformation law
Singapore's use of an online misinformation law is "severe" and risks stifling free speech, after the company was again forced to block a page in the city-state. Fringe political website the National ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore schools will put measures in place to protect students as they return, minister says
Given the coronavirus is likely to stay for a considerable period of time, students can't be kept away from their education for a whole year, says Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia, Israel negotiating Temple Mount control – report
While Jordan had strongly objected to any change in the makeup of the Waqf, in recent months their stance changed after Turkey became involved in east Jerusalem and the Temple Mount ... ( read original story ...)
Dashboard: Coronavirus in Eurasia – May 25-31
Tajikistan strains credibility with apparent COVID-19 turnaround Tajikistan is claiming major strides in containing its coronavirus outbreak. The figures may prompt some to cock an eyebrow, however. ( read original story ...)
George Floyd death: Michael Jordan ‘truly pained and plain angry’
Basketball legend Michael Jordan says he is "deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry" after the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Makes Rare Political Statement on George Floyd’s Death: ‘We’ve Had Enough’
Jordan urged protesters to make their voices heard at the ballot booth as nationwide demonstrations raged on for a sixth consecutive night. ( read original story ...)
UN Forced to Cut Aid to Yemen, Even As Virus Increases Need
Aid organizations are making an urgent plea for funding to shore up their operations in war-torn Yemen, saying they have already been forced to stop some of their work even as the coronavirus rips ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia ex-PM Najib’s first 1MDB trial nears end
Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak had no knowledge of multi-million-dollar transfers into his accounts linked to the 1MDB scandal, his lawyers insisted Monday, as his first trial nears an end ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 38 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Monday reported 38 new coronavirus cases, bringing the cumulative total to 7,857 cases. The health ministry also reported no new deaths, keeping total fatalities at 115 ... ( read original story ...)