Ex-Goldman banker testifies 'greed and ambition' motivated 1MDB bribery, World News,NEW YORK – A former Goldman Sachs partner testified on Wednesday (Feb 16) that \”greed and ambition\” drove his involvement in a bribery scheme that looted billions of dollars from Malaysia's 1MDB sovere
Ukraine president says positions of Ukraine, Russia at talks sound more realistic, World News,KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video address released early on Wednesday (March 16) that the positions of Ukraine and Russia at peace talks were sounding more realistic but more ti
Thousands of Japan homes without power after quake kills 4, Asia News,TOKYO — Tens of thousands of Japanese households remained without power on Thursday (March 17) morning after a magnitude 7.4 quake struck shortly before midnight, throwing a swathe of northeastern Japan into darkness, severing key
Super rare, purple-pink diamond up for auction, could fetch $52m, World News,HONG KONG – An extremely rare, vivid purple-pink diamond mined in Russia is expected to fetch up to $38 million (S$ 52 million) when it goes under the hammer on Nov 11, the auction house Sotheby’s said on Monday. The oval g
Sparse crowds at Sentosa beaches on first day with online booking requirement, Singapore News,Sentosa's beaches were significantly less crowded than usual on Saturday (Oct 17), the first day guests were required to pre-book their visits during peak periods. Groups of not more than five people w
Parti Liyani and AGC told to go for mediation instead of going to court, Singapore News,A former domestic worker's attempt to seek compensation for her wrongful conviction took a twist yesterday when the judge suggested that the parties go for mediation instead. Ms Parti Liyani is seeking compe
Large groups seen gathering regularly in Ang Mo Kio to smoke, drink and bird-watch, Singapore News,When Stomp contributor Jeannie saw residents gathering in large groups to smoke, drink and even bird-watch, she knew something had to be said. Jeannie informed Stomp about this common occurrence on Oct
Yarwood Ave good class bungalow up for sale again at same $23m guide price, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A good class bungalow (GCB) in Kilburn Estate in District 21 will be put on the market again at an unchanged guide price of $23 million, marketing agent Knight Frank Singapore said on Tuesday (Oct
EU drug watchdog reaffirms no particular clot risk factor linked to AstraZeneca vaccine, World News,Europe’s medicines regulator reiterated its backing of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, saying no particular group of age, sex or a previous medical history was especially susceptible to blood clotting
S Korean tennis star Chung Hyeon dumps Novak Djokovic out of Australian Open, World News,MELBOURNE – South Korean star Chung Hyeon's dream came true Monday as he dumped six-time champion and his idol Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open in a sensational fourth round upset. The 21-year-old
