International Media Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban, calls for more review Facebook’s independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld the platform’s ban on former… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Health SGH to prohibit entry of recent TTSH wards patients and visitors, among other new visiting rules Starting Wednesday (5 May), the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) will prohibit individuals… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Asia Myanmar Politics Ousted Myanmar lawmakers announce ‘people’s defence force’ A shadow government of ousted Myanmar lawmakers said Wednesday it has set… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Court Cases Blogger Roy Ngerng completes payment of S$150,000 in damages to PM Lee over defamation after successful crowdfunding Blogger Roy Ngerng has completed his payment of S$150,000 in damages owed… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Asia Health Indian FM to join G7 virtually after possible COVID exposure India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Britain for G7 meetings, said on… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Japan Sports ‘Don’t watch’ – fans warned off Tokyo Olympics marathon test Spectators were urged to stay away as a subdued Tokyo Olympics marathon… The Online Citizen5 May 2021
Current Affairs SDP’s Dr Chee Soon Juan chides PM Lee’s tone in May Day speech; warns that PAP is to blame if SG enters another lockdown “Mr Lee and his Ministers would do well to focus their attention… kathleen5 May 2021
Health Malaysia Malaysiaa AstraZeneca vaccination drive kicks off in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor with full take-up rate despite initial concerns on safety KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The AstraZeneca vaccination programme kicked off on Wednesday… diyanah5 May 2021
Current Affairs 5 out of 10 local COVID-19 cases of Indian variant linked to TTSH cluster So far, there are at least 10 COVID-19 community cases in Singapore… kathleen5 May 2021
Asia Health International India to pump billions into virus fight as Biden sets vaccine target by Nivrita Ganguly and Ammu Kannampilly, with AFP bureaus India on Wednesday… The Online Citizen5 May 2021