India's Jio IPO opens for public bids in record US$3.2 billion sale

Malaysia Expects Tourism Fallout From Indonesia Haze

Australian tourist Cathy Hamilton was experiencing pangs of regret about her visit to Malaysia as she struggled to take pictures of the haze-shrouded Petronas Twin Towers.

She pioneered breast care nursing in Singapore and, at 74, still cares for breast cancer patients

After establishing breast care services at Singapore General Hospital in 1992, Nagalingam Saraswathi trained nurses from other hospitals and started a support group for breast cancer patients. More than three decades later, caring for them remains a huge part of her life.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

76-year-old Georgia woman charged with murder after allegedly shooting her ex-husband and 2 others

Grace Edge is being held at the Toombs County Detention Center facing counts of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault

Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?

There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah.

Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical supplies and health workers.

Pamela Wallin says it was simply 'time to move on' after surprise resignation from Senate

Wallin was appointed Consul General of Canada to New York after 9/11 by former Prime Minister Chrétien. She became one of Canada's best-known broadcast journalists during her time hosting CTV's Canada AM and as that network's Ottawa bureau chief.

Air quality in Singapore sees slight improvement; 1-hour PM2.5 readings elevated in two regions

The National Environment Agency said the 24-hour PSI is expected to range from 110 to 180 on Wednesday.

Trump calls reporter a 'sick person'

Donald Trump has labelled a reporter a "sick person" when he asked a question he didn't like.

Trump’s first press secretary warns him to stop focusing on looks for his next pick

Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing

Nigeria confirms case of Ebola in capital city of Abuja

Nigeria's government said on Tuesday there was a case of Ebola ‌in the capital, Abuja, after laboratory tests confirmed the viral infection.

Football regulator has ‘absolute power’ to force club owners to sell, says Kogan