UK Prime Minister Faces Criticism for Blocking Bill Aimed at Prohibiting First-Cousin Marriages Amid Concerns Over Health Risks

A renewed push for legislation banning first-cousin marriage by a former Conservative minister and current MP has met with opposition from the ruling Labour party and a British-Muslim MP. Conservative MP Richard Holden argued in Parliament that first-cousin marriages carry significant, often unknown, health risks that are amplified across generations. Medical research has confirmed adverse […]

The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in Partnership with iProperty return with 23 new categories in 2025

THE 12TH EDITION OF MALAYSIA’S PREMIER REAL ESTATE AWARDS PROGRAMME EXPANDS WITH ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN NATIONWIDE The independent panel of judges gather in Kuala Lumpur on 26 February for the launch of the 2025 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 10, 2025 […]

World’s Most Sleep-Deprived Nation Has a Gender Crisis: Why Singaporean Women Bear the Heaviest Burden

SINGAPORE, Mar 10, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Living in a highly-productive and high-performance society like Singapore does have its benefits – breeding a highly-competitive environment where efficiency is achieved, stability is maintained, and getting full value is often the name of the game. In Singapore, its citizens have accepted this as the status […]

uSMART Securities Surges 300% in Hong Kong Local Users

HONG KONG, Mar 10, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – uSmart Securities Limited (referred to as “uSMART Securities/ the Company”), strategic investments from Chow Tai Fook Holding , is pleased to announce the opening of two new branches at Lok Ma Chau MTR Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. Driven by […]

Vatican: Pope Francis Shows “Slight Improvement” After a Month in Hospital

Pope Francis is showing signs of “slight improvement” and responding positively to oxygen therapy, the Vatican has announced. The 88-year-old Pope was hospitalized on February 14 for respiratory problems that were later diagnosed as bilateral pneumonia. Doctors are closely monitoring the Pope’s condition, and his prognosis remains under evaluation. On Thursday, the Pope recorded a […]

North Korea Reveals Its First Nuclear Submarine

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine, a weapons system that could significantly threaten the security of South Korea and the United States. On Saturday, state media released images of what they termed “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” coinciding with reports of leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to […]

Twin jewellery shows attract over 82,000 global buyers

– The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show drew to a successful close yesterday while the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show ended on Thursday– The twin shows attracted over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions, illustrating Hong Kong’s international influence as a trading platform for the industry– There was an increase in the number of […]

Pope Francis Continues Hospital Stay; Vatican’s Holy Year Unaffected

Pope Francis spent Saturday in the hospital, continuing his recovery from double pneumonia while the Vatican’s Holy Year events continued as scheduled. “The Pope rested well overnight,” the Vatican announced Saturday morning. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s hospital on February 14, three weeks ago, after his bronchitis worsened over the course of a week. […]