15 August 2020, Saturday NewsLatest News On 15 August 2020, Saturday Israel slams 'scandalous' UN vote on Iran arms16/8/2020 7:43 am Football: Ivic tasked with returning Watford to Premier League16/8/2020 7:23 am French daily Covid-19 cases rise above 3,00016/8/2020 7:13 am Football: Nantes captain Toure tests positive for coronavirus16/8/2020 7:13 am Turkey slams Biden's past call for US to back Erdogan opponents16/8/2020 6:50 am Snooker: O'Sullivan leads Wilson 6-2 as crowds return to the Crucible16/8/2020 6:50 am Basketball: Portland's Lillard named MVP of NBA restart16/8/2020 6:50 am Golf: South Korea's Kim nearly makes two aces in grabbing PGA lead16/8/2020 6:43 am Tennis: Bencic joins list of stars skipping US Open16/8/2020 6:04 am Football: Watford appoint Serbian Ivic as new head coach on one-year deal16/8/2020 5:59 am Tennis: Bencic joins list of stars skipping US Open16/8/2020 5:59 am No surprise at Perez's pace after COVID absence, says Szafnauer16/8/2020 5:59 am Football: Lopetegui praises 'best' Man United side in recent memory before Europa League semi16/8/2020 5:54 am Mike Pompeo signs defence agreement to send 1,000 more US troops to Poland16/8/2020 5:54 am US Postal Service warns of delays for mail-in votes16/8/2020 5:32 am Shaw House hotpot restaurant fined, suspended after allowing 20 customers in private room16/8/2020 5:30 am Lopetegui praises 'best' Man United side in recent memory before Europa semi16/8/2020 5:30 am Formula One: Hamilton expects another tough battle with Verstappen16/8/2020 5:22 am Halep sets up final date with Mertens at Prague Open16/8/2020 5:17 am 3 COVID-19 cases visited KTV at HomeTeamNS Khatib during preview; MOH to facilitate tests for visitors who went on same days16/8/2020 5:09 am Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement delayed to May 202116/8/2020 5:09 am Football: Fernandes wants trophies to back up Cantona comparisons16/8/2020 5:09 am Hamilton expects another tough battle with Verstappen16/8/2020 5:03 am 15 crew members who tested positive for COVID-19 worked on ship that was in Singapore for repairs, refuel: MPA16/8/2020 5:03 am Erdogan says Turkey 'will not back down' in east Med standoff16/8/2020 5:03 am Belarus strongman says Russia's Putin ready to 'help ensure security' amid peaceful protests over rule16/8/2020 5:01 am Tennis: Halep through to Prague Open final against Mertens16/8/2020 4:56 am Formula 1: Hamilton takes pole for Spanish GP16/8/2020 4:56 am Football is not being targeted says senior Scottish medic16/8/2020 4:56 am Motor racing: Vettel still struggling with 'up and down' Ferrari16/8/2020 4:52 am NBA: Pelicans fire head coach Gentry16/8/2020 4:52 am Erdogan says Turkey 'will not back down' in Mediterranean standoff with Greece16/8/2020 4:52 am Rio reopens Christ the Redeemer, other sites after COVID-19 closure16/8/2020 4:48 am COVID-19: Returning Brits begin quarantine while Russia rolls out vaccine16/8/2020 4:48 am Bukit Panjang Plaza, KTV joint added to list of places visited by COVID-19 cases16/8/2020 4:16 am US says financial support to Lebanon depends on reforms16/8/2020 4:12 am Tennis: Player at Prague ATP Challenger tests positive for Covid-1916/8/2020 4:12 am Football: Solskjaer counts on Man United beating Sevilla's press in Europa semis16/8/2020 4:12 am Domestic tourism to Singapore's east coast to be promoted: DPM Heng16/8/2020 4:12 am Jewel Music Box KTV at HomeTeamNS Khatib among places visited by Covid-19 cases16/8/2020 4:02 am Mauritius braces as oil-oozing ship off coast breaks apart16/8/2020 3:45 am Singapore reports 81 new COVID-19 infections, including 10 seafarers who arrived on vessel from India16/8/2020 3:27 am Covid-19: MOH contacting all visitors to HomeTeamNS Khatib KTV outlet on Aug 1 and 2 after confirmed cases went there16/8/2020 3:25 am Football: Fernandes wants trophies to back up Cantona comparisons16/8/2020 3:14 am Migrant arrivals to Italy soar but below earlier records16/8/2020 3:05 am Tennis: Serena falls to 116th-ranked Shelby Rogers at US Open tuneup16/8/2020 3:01 am Evenepoel crashes into ravine during Giro di Lombardia16/8/2020 2:58 am How to Work from Home Without Ruining Your Posture16/8/2020 2:57 am Tennis: Halep through to Prague Open final against Mertens16/8/2020 2:46 am Cycling: Belgian Remco Evenepoel plunges into ravine on Tour of Lombardy16/8/2020 2:46 am Russia produces first batch of coronavirus vaccine16/8/2020 2:46 am Gold posts first weekly loss since June after big plunge16/8/2020 2:46 am Cricket: Former India captain MS Dhoni announces retirement from international game16/8/2020 2:34 am Football: Once a sworn enemy, could Mauricio Pochettino be Barca's next manager?16/8/2020 2:34 am Consider me as retired', says India's Dhoni16/8/2020 2:32 am 'Happy birthday, little angel': China remembers 1-year-old organ donor16/8/2020 2:23 am Covid-19 pandemic drives world's largest glovemaker to the top16/8/2020 2:23 am JTC to launch Gul Circle site for tender16/8/2020 2:20 am Adele Has “No Idea” When Her New Album Will Be Released16/8/2020 2:15 am Husband punches shark to save wife in Australia attack16/8/2020 2:12 am Fourth Covid-19 cluster identified in Malaysia's state of Kedah16/8/2020 2:12 am Irish tourism boss quits after holidaying in Italy16/8/2020 2:11 am Historic downtown Cairo building collapse injures five16/8/2020 2:03 am Corporate digest16/8/2020 2:01 am Japan's Covid-19 deaths in 10 days higher than July16/8/2020 1:44 am Formula One: Lewis Hamilton on pole as Mercedes sweep Spanish GP front row16/8/2020 1:44 am More than 300 people under investigation for scams, money laundering, unlicensed moneylending activities16/8/2020 1:39 am Shaw House restaurant suspended for 10 days, fined $2k for letting 20 customers gather16/8/2020 1:25 am Kamala Harris' family in India proud of her upwards trajectory16/8/2020 1:25 am Nearly half of Brazilians say Bolsonaro not to blame for coronavirus death toll, poll says16/8/2020 1:25 am Kaohsiung mayoral by-election: Taiwan's ruling DPP's Chen Chi-mai defeated KMT's candidate16/8/2020 1:25 am Football: Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp wins Premier League manager of the season award16/8/2020 1:25 am Gold stages recovery after sell-off16/8/2020 1:25 am Darco's ex-CEO says allegations undermine his contributions16/8/2020 1:05 am Singapore shares end week in negative territory16/8/2020 12:45 am F4's Ken Chu And His Wife Are Not Having Kids ’Cos Of This Illness He Has16/8/2020 12:45 am Dearth of office workers and travellers takes toll on property and retail in Australian city centres16/8/2020 12:41 am Japan, South Korea ties still clouded by wartime history16/8/2020 12:41 am Large fire engulfs Athens recycling plant16/8/2020 12:41 am Football: Recovery or separation for Messi as Barcelona face up to change16/8/2020 12:30 am Arsenal head of football Sanllehi leaves club16/8/2020 12:30 am Afghan women's rights trailblazer survives gun attack16/8/2020 12:30 am US calls for credible probe into 'overwhelming' Beirut blast16/8/2020 12:23 am Halcyon Agri posts US$40.4m net loss for H116/8/2020 12:23 am Israel's shift on annexation in Palestinian territories sparks right-wing anger16/8/2020 12:12 am German health minister warns against 'party holidays'16/8/2020 12:10 am Bad weather wipes out morning session in second test16/8/2020 12:10 am Hamilton completes Spanish GP practice clean sweep for Mercedes16/8/2020 12:10 am China's middle class is staying home. So is its money16/8/2020 12:04 am Russia produces first batch of COVID-19 vaccine16/8/2020 12:03 am Dovizioso to leave Ducati, manager says16/8/2020 12:03 am Adios Tiki-taka, Spain struggles to cope with the new game16/8/2020 12:03 am US calls for probe into Beirut blast, says Lebanon cannot go back to 'anything goes' era16/8/2020 12:02 am Fortnite app removal threatens social lifeline for young gamers15/8/2020 11:52 pm 155 households of Muis beneficiaries receive korban meat15/8/2020 11:52 pm Beware of the 'BEVI' bubble in Asia15/8/2020 11:45 pm 'Fortnite' app removal threatens social lifeline for young gamers15/8/2020 11:33 pm Filipinos eke out a living online as Covid-19 pandemic decimates jobs and incomes15/8/2020 11:32 pm OCBC, CGS-CIMB lower targets for CDL, cut earnings estimates15/8/2020 11:22 pm How to Make Your Hands Look Younger: 5 Tips for More Youthful Skin15/8/2020 11:20 pm Russia produces first batch of COVID-19 vaccine: Report15/8/2020 11:12 pm ComfortDelGro books H1 loss of S$6m, no interim dividend declared15/8/2020 11:04 pm Emperor Naruhito expresses 'deep remorse' over WWII15/8/2020 11:03 pm Latest Earnings15/8/2020 10:45 pm Debenhams appoints advisers to draw up plans for possible liquidation: Sky News15/8/2020 10:44 pm Malaysia reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, including 23 local transmissions15/8/2020 10:44 pm Tour champion Bernal pulls out of Criterium du Dauphine15/8/2020 10:44 pm Burger chain owner hailed as hero after exposing corruption racket in Selangor15/8/2020 10:44 pm Liverpool boss Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season15/8/2020 10:28 pm Pressure grows on Norway's new wealth fund chief to divest hedge fund stake15/8/2020 10:25 pm Returning Brits begin quarantine as second virus wave threatens Europe15/8/2020 10:21 pm Indonesia reports 2,354 new coronavirus cases, 50 more deaths15/8/2020 10:21 pm 'Historic humiliation': Spanish media flay Barca after Bayern debacle15/8/2020 10:21 pm The Big Read: With Covid-19 annihilating jobs, many are feeling the pain — and it will get worse15/8/2020 10:15 pm Glitter of gold hides its weakness15/8/2020 10:04 pm Newcastle takeover collapsed as Saudi consortium declined arbitration offer15/8/2020 10:01 pm Iran's president says UAE made 'huge mistake' with Israel deal15/8/2020 9:54 pm This week's top reads from The Straits Times15/8/2020 9:51 pm Doctors can now move across multiple hospitals, as MOH eases Covid-19 rules15/8/2020 9:51 pm Covid-19 weighs on dividends of Asian companies15/8/2020 9:44 pm Philippines reports 4,351 new coronavirus cases, 159 more deaths15/8/2020 9:33 pm Reits (August 15-16, 2020)15/8/2020 9:27 pm Jimmy Lai says don't buy his stock; investors buy it anyway15/8/2020 9:10 pm New York museums, galleries to reopen from Aug 2415/8/2020 9:03 pm China restaurant apologises for weighing customers15/8/2020 9:03 pm What happens when AI is used to set students' grades?15/8/2020 8:51 pm Facebook is merging Instagram and Messenger chats: Reports15/8/2020 8:48 pm Will US and China go from cold to hot war?15/8/2020 8:42 pm Drying Brandenburg lake is symbol of climate change, say scientists15/8/2020 8:36 pm Coronavirus: Some 24-hour gyms struggling to maintain operations because of extra cleaning, manpower costs15/8/2020 8:35 pm China restaurant apologises for weighing customers15/8/2020 8:35 pm The role of gold in a portfolio15/8/2020 8:30 pm 105 households of Muis beneficiaries receive korban meat15/8/2020 8:27 pm 3 Easy Asian Instant Noodles Recipe Upgrades!15/8/2020 8:21 pm Private ceremony at Kranji Memorial to mark 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day15/8/2020 8:15 pm Thai student released on bail vow to continue anti-government protests15/8/2020 8:15 pm World's airports are catching Covid too15/8/2020 8:13 pm Golf: Tiger Woods confirms he will play in US PGA playoff opener15/8/2020 8:05 pm 81 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 3 in community and 16 imported15/8/2020 8:05 pm 81 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore, including 3 in the community and 16 imported cases15/8/2020 8:02 pm Singapore reports 81 new COVID-19 infections, including 10 crew members who arrived on vessel15/8/2020 7:55 pm SGX RegCo reports accounting irregularities in Vibrant unit Blackgold to authorities15/8/2020 7:53 pm Philippine security forces 'alert' for reprisals after militant held15/8/2020 7:47 pm 2 teenagers among trio arrested for e-commerce scams involving counterfeit luxury bags15/8/2020 7:47 pm COVID-19: Singapore confirms 81 new cases; 10 imported cases from a vessel which arrived on 8 Aug15/8/2020 7:45 pm Friends Of The Late Luo Peiying Threw Her A Posthumous 60th Birthday Bash At Her Funeral15/8/2020 7:45 pm Coronavirus: New York museums, galleries to reopen from Aug 2415/8/2020 7:33 pm US gears up for Democratic and Republican party conventions15/8/2020 7:33 pm ComfortDelGro books H1 loss of S$6m, no interim dividend declared15/8/2020 7:33 pm Tokyo's new coronavirus cases top 300 for second straight day15/8/2020 7:21 pm China's CATL is developing new EV battery with no nickel, cobalt, executive says15/8/2020 7:20 pm Former Scotland captain Barclay announces retirement15/8/2020 7:20 pm Enbloc activity in Geylang attracting smaller developers15/8/2020 7:10 pm Coronavirus: Indonesia still evaluating when to reopen Bali and other tourist hot spots15/8/2020 7:01 pm Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs15/8/2020 6:58 pm Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant closes after 43 years, felled by impact of COVID-1915/8/2020 6:58 pm Two million Californians go dark and the heat is just beginning15/8/2020 6:53 pm Football: A bankrupt club is not a better club, Peter Lim tells Valencia fans as club's hierarchy issues open letter15/8/2020 6:51 pm Dr Mahathir's new party in first electoral fight in Perak state by-election15/8/2020 6:51 pm Iran's president says Emirates made 'huge mistake' in Israel deal15/8/2020 6:51 pm Kris Wiluan steps down from KS Energy, son takes over as CEO and chairman15/8/2020 6:33 pm Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs15/8/2020 6:22 pm Three die as rains lash India's Jaipur City, flooding some areas15/8/2020 6:22 pm DPM Heng's ministerial statement to provide advance info on Covid-19 support measures before Parliament opens: Indranee Rajah15/8/2020 6:22 pm 6 Tips To Avoid Smudging Your Make-Up On Your Mask15/8/2020 6:15 pm MRT train supplier Alstom gets green light to acquire competitor Bombardier Transportation15/8/2020 6:13 pm Bersatu's participation in Muafakat Nasional will be finalised soon: Muhyiddin15/8/2020 6:09 pm Swimming: India's Olympic hopeful trio to train in Dubai15/8/2020 6:09 pm Mapletree Industrial Trust to divest data centre for S$125m15/8/2020 6:06 pm Ex-Ch 8 News Anchor Wang Yanqing Spent Almost $1 Mill On Eatery, Then Covid-19 Hit15/8/2020 6:00 pm All flats in HDB’s latest BTO exercise oversubscribed15/8/2020 6:00 pm Stanley Ho’s Daughter Said To Be Making Showbiz Debut In Girl Group With Huawei & Sanpower Heiresses15/8/2020 5:46 pm New Zealand's Ardern seen resisting call to delay September vote as coronavirus flares up15/8/2020 5:45 pm Sancho going nowhere, says Dortmund chief Watzke15/8/2020 5:38 pm India PM Modi warns China over border tensions15/8/2020 5:38 pm Spend a day at the beach with your Squirtle in this Pokemon ASMR video15/8/2020 5:38 pm New Zealand Covid-19 outbreak grows, Australia still struggles15/8/2020 5:35 pm Britons rush home as second coronavirus wave threatens Europe15/8/2020 5:34 pm India's Modi warns China over border tensions15/8/2020 5:16 pm S'poreans can partner Govt to take action and re-imagine country's future: Maliki Osman, Indranee Rajah15/8/2020 5:16 pm 160 households of Muis beneficiaries receive korban meat15/8/2020 5:16 pm The Life List: 7 celebrity family feuds15/8/2020 5:16 pm Watch The First Episode Of HBO's Dream Raider On Facebook And Interact With Cast15/8/2020 5:16 pm All the Easter eggs hidden in 'Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite,' the clever video Epic Games made to taunt Apple amid their heated battle over App Store rules15/8/2020 5:12 pm Exclusive: U.S.-China trade deal review postponed as China ramps up farm, energy purchases15/8/2020 5:10 pm Alibaba's Freshippo says will test all Shenzhen employees for Covid-1915/8/2020 5:10 pm The Big Read: With Covid-19 annihilating jobs, many are feeling the pain — and it would get worse15/8/2020 5:00 pm Iran hails UN arms vote, saying US has 'never been so isolated'15/8/2020 4:55 pm US-China trade talks set for Saturday postponed: reports15/8/2020 4:51 pm Patricia Mok Tearfully Apologises To Ann Kok For Blowing Up At Her In A Drunken Outburst Years Ago15/8/2020 4:46 pm South Korea tightens curbs in capital to control virus surge15/8/2020 4:41 pm Football: Liverpool great Fowler hits out at 'gangster' Brisbane Roar15/8/2020 4:41 pm Philippine security forces on 'alert' for reprisals after arresting Abu Sayyaf militant15/8/2020 4:36 pm New Zealand Covid-19 outbreak grows with 7 new cases; Australia's Victoria reports 303 cases15/8/2020 4:36 pm South Korea tightens restrictions as daily coronavirus cases reach 5-month high15/8/2020 4:36 pm Fish kills angler in Australia15/8/2020 4:36 pm The Big Read in short: How bad is the retrenchment situation, and how much worse it will get15/8/2020 4:30 pm Modi promises locally-made Covid-19 vaccine for all Indians15/8/2020 4:30 pm Two million Californians go dark and the heat is just beginning15/8/2020 4:26 pm Modi says India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine, launches health mission15/8/2020 4:20 pm