09 December 2021, Thursday NewsLatest News On 09 December 2021, Thursday Groups push to make California a haven for abortion rights10/12/2021 7:50 am Starbucks workers deliver union a win, a loss, at two New York stores10/12/2021 7:42 am Germany to pass extra budget for more climate funds on Monday: Report10/12/2021 7:35 am Croatia can join border-free Schengen area, EU governments say10/12/2021 7:29 am Danjuma double sends Villarreal into Champions League last 1610/12/2021 7:21 am Starbucks loses bid to stave off labor union in Buffalo, New York10/12/2021 6:16 am Travis Scott says he was unaware of issues that led to Astroworld concert crush10/12/2021 6:16 am Retiring Raikkonen says wife will be more emotional than him10/12/2021 5:55 am Brazil's Nubank valued at nearly US$52 billion in NYSE debut10/12/2021 5:41 am Tottenham's Premier League game at Brighton called off due to COVID-1910/12/2021 5:41 am Software maker HashiCorp valued at US$16 billion in Nasdaq debut10/12/2021 5:41 am Ford caps F-150 Lightning orders at 200,000 - CEO Farley10/12/2021 5:27 am US 'best place' to hide, launder illicit funds: Yellen10/12/2021 5:27 am Nobel Peace laureates slam persistant threat to press freedom10/12/2021 5:14 am Footprints in Spain show meat-eating dinosaurs were fast and furious10/12/2021 5:06 am Macron questions utility of diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics10/12/2021 4:39 am Britain suffers largest ever bird flu outbreak: Minister10/12/2021 4:32 am Covid-19: Changi Airport employee, 24, among 2 more cases to test preliminarily positive for Omicron variant10/12/2021 4:25 am Software maker HashiCorp valued at US$14.5 billion in tepid market debut10/12/2021 4:24 am People with health issues or inactivated vaccine should get COVID-19 booster - WHO10/12/2021 3:55 am Lithuania says China has told multinationals to boycott Vilnius over Taiwan row10/12/2021 3:48 am China says four Olympic diplomatic boycott nations will 'pay the price'10/12/2021 3:39 am Covid-19: 24-year-old Changi Airport passenger service staff among 2 more cases to test preliminarily positive for Omicron variant10/12/2021 3:26 am S'pore has 1st local case of prelim-positive Omicron; 682 new infections and 5 deaths10/12/2021 3:15 am Princess Charlotte Looks Adorable Sitting On The Queen's Lap In Sweet Family Photo10/12/2021 2:37 am Police appeal for information on 12-year-old boy missing for 6 days10/12/2021 2:15 am Singaporean singer Qiu Fengze drops dance hit Moon Landing with W0LF(S)10/12/2021 2:09 am 682 new COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths in Singapore10/12/2021 2:08 am F1 stewards have treated me differently, says Verstappen10/12/2021 2:08 am 682 new Covid-19 cases and 5 deaths in Singapore10/12/2021 2:08 am 10/12/2021 1:59 am Myanmar coup: The women abused and tortured in detention10/12/2021 1:30 am Before fatal crash, Indian defence chief's chopper 'flew low though fog'10/12/2021 1:26 am Biden rings the alarm on state of democracy worldwide10/12/2021 1:18 am Coatue, Tiger Global buy US$100M of talent network Braintrust’s tokens10/12/2021 1:18 am Mixed reactions from shopkeepers on upcoming closure of Tanjong Katong Complex for upgrading10/12/2021 1:08 am Hibs sack coach Ross a week away from League Cup final10/12/2021 1:04 am Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case10/12/2021 1:00 am Analysis: Outage shows how Amazon's complex cloud makes backup plans difficult10/12/2021 12:56 am 10/12/2021 12:56 am Spirits maker tries eco-approach to whiskey-making10/12/2021 12:49 am Otter population up sharply but still manageable, say experts who urge public to learn to co-exist with them10/12/2021 12:42 am Singaporean charged with murder of wife appears in UK court via video-link, plea hearing set on Jan 1110/12/2021 12:32 am High security at Six Senses Fort Barwara on Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif's wedding day10/12/2021 12:27 am Analysis-Outage shows how Amazon's complex cloud makes backup plans difficult10/12/2021 12:20 am Malaysia thump Laos 4-0 in Suzuki Cup as Safawi shines with hat-trick10/12/2021 12:20 am As Covid-19 cases surge abroad, Singaporean travellers make adjustments to their trips, take extra precautions10/12/2021 12:20 am 5-room HDB loft unit in Punggol sells for $970,00010/12/2021 12:11 am US campaign to vaccinate young children off to sluggish start despite abundant supply10/12/2021 12:06 am A Chinese government spokesperson said the US committed 'evil crimes' against Native Americans in a bid to counter reports of genocide in Xinjiang10/12/2021 12:00 am US-led anti-IS coalition ends Iraq combat mission: Baghdad9/12/2021 11:50 pm Russia blasts US stance in embassy row, cautious on Ukraine9/12/2021 11:50 pm Hamilton hungry for record eighth title9/12/2021 11:50 pm Yahoo's top 10 most-searched female Singapore celebrities of 20219/12/2021 11:30 pm Spurs game against Rennes postponed, UEFA confirms9/12/2021 11:16 pm Kawasaki Heavy aims for domestic carbon neutrality in 2030 with hydrogen power9/12/2021 11:08 pm Formula One extends contract with Abu Dhabi to 20309/12/2021 10:47 pm Tedesco takes over as Leipzig coach until 20239/12/2021 10:33 pm With lab help, whiskey distillers skip oak barrel-aging. But how does it taste?9/12/2021 10:26 pm Starbucks union drive spurred by barista burnout from mobile orders9/12/2021 10:26 pm Singapore's Naval Diving Unit marks its 50th anniversary, restructures formation to strengthen response to threats9/12/2021 10:26 pm Sloppy England left to rue Leach selection at Gabba9/12/2021 9:42 pm The rise and demise of Chinese property giant Evergrande9/12/2021 9:35 pm Australia's ton-up Head quickly rewards selectors' faith9/12/2021 9:28 pm EU draft rules for gig workers target Uber, Deliveroo, online platforms9/12/2021 9:20 pm China property firm Evergrande defaults for first time on US$1.2 billion in bonds: Fitch9/12/2021 9:20 pm US senators announce bipartisan social media data transparency bill9/12/2021 9:14 pm Man jailed for sending video of his girlfriend having sex with him to her cousin9/12/2021 8:46 pm Evergrande, Kaisa cut by Fitch to default after missed pay deadlines9/12/2021 8:39 pm Italy fines Amazon record US$1.3 billion for abuse of market dominance9/12/2021 8:39 pm China Nov new bank loans rise to 1.27 trln yuan, but below forecast9/12/2021 7:49 pm China warns Olympics diplomatic boycott nations will 'pay a price'9/12/2021 7:49 pm China's Kaisa kicks off US$12-billion debt restructuring after missing pay date -source9/12/2021 7:42 pm Dr Mahathir: Najib could return as PM since SRC conviction penalties stayed for appeal9/12/2021 7:39 pm US to put Chinese firm SenseTime on investment blacklist ahead of IPO - FT9/12/2021 7:36 pm France says no diplomatic boycott for Beijing Olympics9/12/2021 7:36 pm 9/12/2021 7:30 pm Toshiba investors fret over lack of clarity surrounding vote on breakup plan9/12/2021 7:29 pm 9/12/2021 7:28 pm First Look: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Reminisce The Good Old Days In Harry Potter Reunion Special9/12/2021 7:21 pm Netizens Worry About Singaporean TVB Actress Eileen Yeow’s Health After She Posts New Selfie9/12/2021 7:21 pm Canada announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics over human rights concerns9/12/2021 7:12 pm Cynthia Koh Is Famous In Greece Now! Star’s Sassy Response To Haters About Her Sexy Dress Makes Greek News9/12/2021 7:06 pm Singapore government uses cringey but hilarious ‘uncle-aunty’ type messages to remind people to save water, energy9/12/2021 7:00 pm 9/12/2021 6:57 pm India's defence chief to be laid to rest with full military honours9/12/2021 6:44 pm Toyota to halt production at 2 Japan factories due to supply shortage -Jiji9/12/2021 6:44 pm South Korea parent unions protest over student COVID-19 vaccine pass mandate9/12/2021 6:23 pm China's Nov new yuan loans seen rebounding as stance shifts to easing9/12/2021 6:23 pm New Zealand plans to phase out tobacco sales9/12/2021 6:17 pm Stokes no ball reveals Ashes tech malfunction9/12/2021 6:15 pm Man 'Hulk-smashes' car's bonnet at Geylang, police investigating9/12/2021 6:13 pm US CEO lays off 900 employees over Zoom call9/12/2021 6:13 pm 9/12/2021 6:11 pm Changi Airport makes short films with local filmmakers to encourage travel amid pandemic9/12/2021 5:57 pm Keppel shareholders approve bid to buy Singapore Press9/12/2021 5:39 pm 9/12/2021 5:16 pm BTS members join Instagram, all surpass 10 million followers within hours9/12/2021 5:15 pm 9/12/2021 5:08 pm How will New Zealand's lifetime ban on cigarette sales work?9/12/2021 5:03 pm Online greeting welcoming Najib Razak to prison is ‘fake’9/12/2021 5:00 pm True Colours Film Festival shines spotlight on works featuring people with disabilities9/12/2021 4:48 pm 9/12/2021 4:36 pm Japan's ruling bloc endorses draft reform focusing on tax breaks for wage hikes9/12/2021 4:35 pm A booster may help protect you from Omicron – but it won’t end the pandemic9/12/2021 4:29 pm Boston Consulting teams up with carbon capture technology company9/12/2021 4:20 pm Africa's banks take on telcos in battle for upwardly mobile money9/12/2021 4:20 pm Ryan Reynolds is taking a break from acting to be with his kids: 'I really enjoy being a present dad'9/12/2021 4:00 pm Guangzhou's Alan, Elkeson return to Brazil ahead of CSL start9/12/2021 3:15 pm New Zealand plans lifetime ban on cigarette sales to stamp out smoking9/12/2021 3:00 pm COVID-19 turns Indonesia holiday island into desert of abandoned resorts9/12/2021 3:00 pm Mitchell denies leaving England role due to fall out with Jones9/12/2021 2:38 pm Japan's COVID-19 caseloads defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave9/12/2021 2:38 pm Jimmy Lai among three Hong Kong activists convicted over Tiananmen vigil9/12/2021 2:31 pm Finland's PM apologises for not isolating after night club photo surfaces9/12/2021 2:30 pm A New York anime convention has become a focal point for health officials investigating how Omicron spreads9/12/2021 2:30 pm 9/12/2021 2:16 pm Omicron may pose higher reinfection risk but could be milder than Delta: WHO chief9/12/2021 2:15 pm UK, Canada join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games9/12/2021 2:00 pm Pope says sex outside marriage is ‘not the most serious sin’9/12/2021 2:00 pm Japan to swiftly consider steps on capital gains tax reform -draft9/12/2021 1:56 pm Pursuing a passion for entrepreneurship and education in Singapore9/12/2021 1:56 pm What we know about the Second Avenue Good Class Bungalow that sold for S$33.39 million9/12/2021 1:56 pm Instagram boss tells US lawmakers app 'can help' teens9/12/2021 1:45 pm Demon Slayer returns for 3rd season with special 45-minute episode9/12/2021 1:30 pm Nurse: Our M'sian colleague's suicide, a bloody wake-up call for healthcare sector... we all mentally tired & need rest... our mgmt don't see this... - The Independent Singapore News9/12/2021 1:23 pm China's factory gate inflation slows in Nov9/12/2021 1:14 pm US authorises AstraZeneca COVID-19 treatment in some cases9/12/2021 1:14 pm Shares of embattled developer China Evergrande rise 5per cent in early trade9/12/2021 1:07 pm 9/12/2021 1:04 pm Clip from drama Lion Mums showing migrant worker discrimination goes viral9/12/2021 1:01 pm Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court9/12/2021 1:00 pm COVID-19 update: Omicron may be no worse than earlier variants, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine does offer some protection - The Independent Singapore News9/12/2021 12:47 pm BTS' V and Blackpink's Jennie flooded with hate comments after he followed her on Instagram9/12/2021 12:45 pm Report: Chinese hackers targeted Southeast Asian nations9/12/2021 12:30 pm Drink and be merry with Just Wine's new Fine Collection series9/12/2021 12:30 pm Japan's cash in circulation grows at slowest pace in 19 months9/12/2021 12:02 pm This Clip From Lion Mums 4 Is Going Viral For Showing How Mean People Can Be To Migrant Workers9/12/2021 12:02 pm Steven Spielberg Reveals His West Side Story Remake’s Connection To His Late Father9/12/2021 12:02 pm Yvonne Lim Recalls Classic Scene From 1999 Drama Stepping Out; Her Husband Says She Should Not Let Their Kids Watch It9/12/2021 12:02 pm Philippines bans travellers from France to prevent Omicron spread9/12/2021 12:00 pm US House passes measure clamping down on products from China's Xinjiang region9/12/2021 11:47 am Omicron: 131 more cases of Covid-19 variant detected in the UK9/12/2021 11:43 am 9/12/2021 11:41 am 9/12/2021 11:40 am 9/12/2021 11:28 am Two-way volatility in China's yuan unchanged despite fast appreciation - CSJ9/12/2021 11:26 am WHO: Weekly COVID cases dip in Europe after weeks of gains9/12/2021 11:15 am Google to give additional staff bonus next year9/12/2021 11:13 am Robbie Shakespeare of reggae duo Sly and Robbie dies at 689/12/2021 11:05 am UNICEF warns of malnutrition and disease risk for migrant children in Mexican camp9/12/2021 11:05 am Blinken headed for Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on agenda9/12/2021 11:05 am An enhanced lifestyle of comfort, convenience and security with D’SmartHome solutions9/12/2021 10:52 am Personalised worksheets, live classes and chats to power your child’s learning9/12/2021 10:52 am Software maker HashiCorp raises US$1.2 billion in US IPO -source9/12/2021 10:38 am UK PM Johnson imposes COVID-19 'Plan B' in England to contain Omicron9/12/2021 10:38 am Two more cities fall to Taliban as thousands flee northern Afghanistan9/12/2021 10:30 am Commentary: Najib Razak is down but not out yet9/12/2021 10:26 am 9/12/2021 10:24 am 9/12/2021 10:11 am 9/12/2021 10:10 am How this Singapore pastry chef turned her passion into a profession9/12/2021 9:43 am GameStop posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, shares fall9/12/2021 9:43 am Journalists in China face ‘nightmare’ worthy of Mao era, press freedom group says9/12/2021 9:43 am Australian regulator sues ANZ for failing to provide benefits to half a million customers9/12/2021 9:36 am South Africa reports nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, an Omicron-wave record9/12/2021 8:58 am Act now to curb Omicron's spread, WHO's Tedros tells world9/12/2021 8:58 am GameStop posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, shares fall9/12/2021 8:52 am Australian regulator sues ANZ for failing to provide benefits9/12/2021 8:42 am Palestinian girl facing Jerusalem eviction held on suspicion of stabbing Jewish neighbour9/12/2021 8:42 am Spurs game against Rennes called off due to COVID-199/12/2021 8:35 am Goldman Sachs must again face crisis-era securities fraud class action9/12/2021 8:28 am GameStop beats quarterly revenue estimates9/12/2021 8:21 am 'West Side Story,' 'Dune' among AFI's top 10 movies of 20219/12/2021 8:14 am Trial of actor Jussie Smollett, accused of faking hate crime, goes to jury9/12/2021 8:00 am