Kremlin: Russia would only use nuclear weapons if its existence were threatened, World News,Russia's security policy dictates that the country would only use nuclear weapons if its very existence were threatened, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN in an interview on Tuesday (March 22). Th
Age limit for elective egg freezing should be raised from 35 to 40: Cheng Li Hui, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The move to allow elective egg freezing is an \”incredibly important development\” but the age limit should be raised from 35 to 40, said Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui. Ms Cheng, who has been sp
North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to improve their
How much do haircuts at Singapore's most popular hair salons cost?, Singapore News,Thanks to an ill-advised bob that took forever to grow out, I somehow managed to avoid expensive hair salons for the past year or two. But now that my hair is out of shape and my split ends are taking over my lif
9 HDB blocks in Marsiling to be cleared for Woodlands Checkpoint expansion: How's the redevelopment like? Are there any compensation?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine Housing Board blocks in Marsiling Crescent/Lane will be acquired by the HDB to make way for a further expansion of the Woodlands
Pancake restaurant apologises for serving smoothie with blended glass pieces in it, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Make-your-own-pancakes chain Slappy Cakes has apologised after serving customers a smoothie that had glass pieces in it on Sunday (Nov 17). In response to queries from The Straits Times, a
In Nepal's capital, piles of garbage put off tourists and residents, Asia News,KATHMANDU – British tourist Richard McSorley walked past a stinking heap of garbage in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Thursday (June 9) reminiscing the much cleaner temple-studded city he had visited decades ago f
After losing arm, Vietnamese hairdresser styles new ways to cut clients' locks, Asia News,HO CHI MINH CITY – Four years ago, a traffic accident cost Le Thi Kim Tram her left arm. Amid the trauma, the 42-year-old lay recovering in hospital, thinking of ways to continue her livelihood – cutting h
Thousands protest against Covid-19 health pass in France, World News,PARIS – Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday (July 31) against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it battles a fourt
Mexico promises justice after metro train line collapse kills 24, World News,MEXICO CITY – Mexico will punish those responsible for an overpass collapse that killed at least 24 people and injured dozens when a train on Mexico City's newest metro line plunged onto a busy road below, the governme
