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An adult female gray whale lies dead after being hit by a ship, according to an investigating team of scientists from The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, and its partners at California Academy of Sciences, at Muir Beach near San Francisco, California, U.S. April 8, 2021. Picture taken April 8, 2021. The Marine Mammal Center/Handout via REUTERS Four dead gray whales washed ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches in nine days, with experts announcing that two of the giant aquatic mammals died from ship strikes and an investigation is ongoing Saturday on the other two. Biologists with the non-profit Marine Mammal Center in California said in a release Saturday that two dead whales washed ashore in the Bay area on Thursday, joining two more that were discovered dead in area beaches since March 31. Of the four animals, two died from blunt force trauma from ship strikes, the center said. “It’s alarming to respond to four dead gray whales in just ... » Learn More about Four dead whales wash ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches

SINGAPORE - Mehar Mukesh Muni used to be an avid runner. A former army regular, he would clock at least 5km a day twice a week along East Coast Park. But gradually, the 51-year-old found his knees getting worn out due to the constant impact of running, experiencing knee pain whenever he attempted to increase the frequency of his runs in a week to meet his fitness and weight-loss goals. He said: "It was a whole chain of events that (made exercising) actually quite discouraging." But Mehar was determined to continue as he is a cancer survivor. In February 2016, he was diagnosed with Stage Three nasopharyngeal cancer, or nose cancer. He had to undergo six sessions of chemotherapy weekly, and eight weeks of daily radiotherapy, which took a toll on his immune system. Towards the second half of the treatment, he had lost the ability to salivate or taste, and had to rely on nutrition supplement drinks - usually given to the elderly who have problems eating solid food - for meals. ... » Learn More about OCBC Cycle: With newfound love for cycling, nose cancer survivor now aims to complete 100km virtual ride

LIMA (REUTERS) - Peru's Congress on Monday (Nov 16) chose legislator Francisco Sagasti as the Andean country's caretaker president, in an attempt to defuse a sharp political crisis after angry protests and the departure of two presidents in the past week. Mr Sagasti, 76, from the centrist Morado Party, won enough votes to head Congress, which means he will constitutionally assume the presidency of Peru ahead of national elections called for April. The move makes Mr Sagasti Peru's third president in a week, after interim leader Manuel Merino resigned on Sunday , five days after being sworn in following the ousting of centrist Martin Vizcarra. The removal of Mr Vizcarra , who was popular with many Peruvians but angered lawmakers with his push for anti-corruption measures and attempts to curb parliamentary immunity, sparked days of protests that led to the deaths of two men. "Today is not a day of celebration," Mr Sagasti said, striking a somber tone in his first words after ... » Learn More about Crisis-hit Peru names centrist lawmaker as third president in a week

LIMA (AFP) - Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday (Nov 15), just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street protests against him and the ousting of his popular predecessor. Merino, 59, stepped down shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6pm (2300 GMT) or face censure. “I want to let the whole country know that I’m resigning,” Merino said in a televised address, a day after a police crackdown on protesters left at least two people dead. Congress was expected to appoint a new president – the South American country’s third in a week – in a new session on Sunday evening. Thousands have taken to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra, who was impeached on corruption allegations on Monday. Elections are scheduled for April 2021 and Merino was scheduled to leave power in July, when Vizcarra’s mandate was to end. ... » Learn More about Peru President Manuel Merino resigns after five days in power

SINGAPORE - A public education campaign to promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits in the Malay/Muslim community was launched on Sunday (April 11) ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, which starts on Tuesday. During the two-month long campaign, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will encourage the community to consume less sugar and choose healthier food options during Ramadan and Hari Raya Puasa, which falls on May 13. HPB said it will amplify the message of "Kita Dah Cukup Manis, Kurangkan OK?" ("We are sweet enough, Reduce it OK?") both online and offline. It will also collaborate with its community partners to encourage people to quit smoking. On Sunday, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam kicked off the campaign by noting the community's resilience in overcoming the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. "We have come to realise during the pandemic that the things that are important to us are family and health. "This Ramadan and Hari Raya ... » Learn More about HPB launches campaign to promote healthy lifestyle ahead of Ramadan

LIMA (REUTERS) - Peru's new Cabinet took shape on Wednesday (Nov 11) as lawyer and long-time politician Antero Flores-Araoz agreed to be the Andean country's new prime minister and pledged to hold a steady course amid the recent political upheaval. Mr Flores-Araoz, a lawyer, longtime legislator and former defence minister, said in a radio interview he had accepted the role after the removal of centrist President Martin Vizcarra on Monday plunged the country into turmoil. Peru is the world's No. 2 copper producer and was a regional economic outperformer before the pandemic. Congress head Manuel Merino, who led the charge to impeach Mr Vizcarra twice in recent months, took office on Tuesday, with question marks about how an interim government would steer the country ahead of planned elections in April. "We have a very strong economic crisis, galloping unemployment, plus the health crisis, it is not the best time to do experiments," Mr Flores-Araoz told RPP radio. Some analysts ... » Learn More about Peru’s new PM pledges stability as political turmoil threatens recovery

SINGAPORE - The retail space built to showcase local designers in the heart of Orchard Road will be undergoing a change of management after operator Naiise decided to pull out early. The Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) will take over the running of the 9,000 sq ft Design Orchard. TaFF operates the co-working and incubation spaces on the second and third floors of the building. Naiise, the multi-label retailer which built up its name as the biggest platform for local designers in the country, had been appointed to curate and run the ground floor space at Design Orchard at least until January 2022. But amid the current challenging economic climate, it will be will be stepping back to consolidate its business operations and focus on its namesake stores, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Tuesday (July 14). Design Orchard, which features about 60 local brands, was launched in January last year as part of government plans to rejuvenate Orchard Road and boost ... » Learn More about Naiise, citing economic impact of Covid-19, pulls out early of running Design Orchard retail showcase

SINGAPORE - After 162 years , department store stalwart Robinsons is throwing in the towel. It said on Friday (Oct 30) it is closing its last two department stores here at The Heeren and Raffles City Shopping Centre. The retailer said the decision to liquidate its stores was prompted by a range of factors, including changing consumer tastes and cost pressures such as rent. “The overarching business model of department stores is outdated,” it said in a statement. Robinsons also said decision to liquidate came after the stores' "inability to continue operations due to weak demand at department stores". While the retailer’s e-commerce platforms are no longer operational, shoppers can continue to visit its bricks-and-mortar stores for the time being. The last day for the two physical stores is not clear. Robinsons said the appointed liquidators are in negotiations with the landlords but “we hope that the stores will stay open for the coming weeks”. Robinsons stores in ... » Learn More about Robinsons to close last stores at The Heeren and Raffles City

SINGAPORE - Lengthy closures and cautious consumer spending amid the pandemic are forcing some firms to the wall but others see innovation as the key to survival. The Straits Times speaks to three local firms that remain shut during phase one of Singapore's reopening but are adapting to the challenges and changing how they do business for good. Zouk to turn Capital lounge into eatery, rent out club space for livestreaming amid club shutdown What was once one of the most crowded nightspots in Singapore has sat empty for more than two months, with no end to the shutdown in sight. The closure has prompted Zouk's management team to get creative to prevent layoffs. READ MORE HERE FJ Benjamin launching online-only labels, venturing beyond fashion When the coronavirus pandemic forced fashion retailer FJ Benjamin to temporarily shut its nearly 300 stores in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, falling back on online sales was not an option. Brand owners ... » Learn More about Coronavirus: How S’pore businesses affected by closures are adapting to survive

SINGAPORE: Mario Draghi, the Prime Minister of Italy, recently blocked the export of 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses from his country to Australia. To many in the international community, this was an act of “vaccine nationalism”. In fact, Mr Draghi’s decision reflected different variants of nationalistic behaviour, spurred on by geopolitical forces and compounded by COVID-19. At the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020, for example, China, the US, the EU, India and the UK all imposed export restrictions on personal protective equipment (PPE). Shipments of ventilators and antiseptic chemicals were also blocked as national health services competed for scarce supplies. This behaviour contradicted the norms of international commerce, science and social exchange, which, for decades, have benefitted from a highly interconnected and interdependent global system. Worse, vaccine nationalism may be the precursor to “vaccine diplomacy,” a form of realpolitik that compels nations ... » Learn More about Commentary: How COVID-19 vaccines are being weaponised as countries jostle for influence