Creative Technology’s founder and CEO Sim Wong Hoo not only helped put Singapore on the global technology map with its Sound Blaster audio cards, he also carved an era that encapsulated never-say-die entrepreneurship.
Update: The Guardian ransomware attack hits week two as staff WFH
Long-standing British newspaper The Guardian has told staff to continue working from home and notified the UK’s data privacy watchdog about the security breach following a suspected ransomware attack before Christmas.
Ambitious Al Seer Marine adds Antipodean MR tanker to its growing fleet
Purchase gives Emirati shipowner a product tanker on the water as it awaits delivery of newbuildings
Thousands pour into St. Peter’s Square for funeral of pope emeritus Benedict XVI
Thousands of people began arriving in the dark of the night on Thursday to attend the funeral of pope emeritus Benedict XVI, a hero to Roman Catholic conservatives who shocked the world by resigning nea…
China, Philippines commit to peaceful South China Sea solution
Xi and Marcos hold talks in Beijing, agree to manage differences over the South China Sea ‘through peaceful means’.
Applause for former Pope Benedict’s coffin at funeral
Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest in a traditional papal funeral at the Vatican in Italy.
Afghan Taliban kill eight in raids of so-called Islamic State hideouts
The raids targeted key figures in a spate of attacks in Kabul.
Pope Benedict’s coffin carried into St. Peter’s Square for funeral
More than 1,000 Italian security personnel were called up to help safeguard the event, and air space around the tiny Holy See has been closed off for the day. Italy ordered that flags around the country be flown at half staff. Among those attending the…
Mourners gather for funeral of former pope
Mourners have gathered to pay their respects for former Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City.
What can Ronaldo expect from Saudi Pro League soccer?
Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to point out that he has spent his storied career playing for the “most important” clubs in Europe.