Huge hospital blaze kills 41 in South Korea, Asia News,A huge fire tore through a South Korean hospital Friday killing at least 41 people, the government said, in the country's worst blaze for 15 years. More than 80 others were hurt in the fire, which comes just weeks before thousands of athlet
Daily roundup: 524 people under quarantine in Singapore – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Coronavirus: 524 people under quarantine, says Lawrence Wong In his ministerial statement, Mr Wong said being able to detect and isolate infect
'Stuffing them in a pail might cause them to die': Marine life enthusiasts warn after groups seen collecting sea creatures at Changi Beach, Singapore News,[UPDATE June 16] NParks said on Tuesday (June 16) that it will take steps to prevent manhandling of marine animals in intertidal areas.
Tesla sued by former employees over 'mass layoff', World News,BENGALURU/SAN FRANCISCO – Former Tesla employees have filed a lawsuit against the US electric car company alleging its decision to carry out a \”mass layoff\” violated federal law as the company did not provide advance notice of t
Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York, injuring two, World News,NEW YORK – A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City on Wednesday shortly after taking off from Manhattan, causing minor injuries to the pilot and a dockworker, police and fire officials said. Dramatic video
Crashed Lion Air jet had damaged airspeed indicator on last 4 flights: Official, Asia News,JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – Indonesian accident investigators said an airspeed indicator of the Boeing Co 737 Max plane that crashed last week was damaged for its last four flights, but the US authorities responded c
Daily roundup: Fans wait it out for In-N-Out burgers at its pop-up in Upper Thomson – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Fans wait it out for In-N-Out burgers at its pop-up in Upper Thomson It is not exactly in and out, as fans of famou
Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps, World News,New York is the city that never sleeps, but arduous commutes, hellish hours and ultra-competitive jobs mean even the most wired of party animals or dedicated employees have to recharge their batteries. But instead of knocking back a cof
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen beaten by pro gamers in virtual race , Digital News,LONDON – Red Bull Formula One driver Max Verstappen shone but finished only 11th in an 'All-star Esports battle' to fill the gap left by the coronavirus-caused cancellation of Sunday's season-openin
Netflix's Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf movie gets a trailer and release date, Digital News,Witcher anime? Yes please. Netflix took to WitcherCon to reveal a trailer and release date for its upcoming animated film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. The movie serves as a prequel to the series
Macron unveils new measures in bid to end 'yellow vest' revolt, World News,Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron Monday announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the \”yellow vest\” revolt that has triggered violent protests in cities across the country. In a 15-minute
'Worst nightmare': Dutch rail collision kills 4 children, World News,Four young children from a Dutch daycare centre were killed on Thursday when a train smashed into their electric cart at a crossing, in an accident described as the \”worst nightmare of any parent\”. Another child and the w
PM Lee goes on leave till June 19, Lawrence Wong to stand in as Acting PM , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be Acting Prime Minister this week when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong goes on leave, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Sunday (June 12). PM Lee
After Covid delay, World of Warcraft comes to life in a Czech forest, Digital News,Czech World of Warcraft fans donned costumes on Saturday to bring the massively popular online game to life, pushing ahead with a scaled-back festival after the coronavirus pandemic postponed the annual event earlier
Once harassed herself, South Korean lawyer fights for #MeToo victims, Asia News,SEOUL – Almost a decade ago, Lee Eun-eui was thrust into a lonely battle against her employer Samsung after she reported unwelcome touching by a superior. Shamed by her supervisors and sidelined by her colleagues, Lee&#x
French boy's rare bone disease fight leads family to Canada, Health News,At birth, doctors gave Julien Ferrer only a slim chance of surviving a rare childhood bone disease. Fifteen years on, the French teen is living a normal life in Canada, where he received cutting-edge treatment — and new h
Daily roundup: Eason Chan reveals how he bullied his mum as a child – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I held a knife to my neck when my mum caned me': Eason Chan Hong Kong singer Eason Chan has revealed himself to be quite
Singaporean in critical condition after US hit-and-run on uni campus, Singapore News,She was crossing the road in front of her apartment on campus on a rainy Thursday night when a car hit her and drove off. Ms Renuka Ramanadhan, 20, a Singaporean undergraduate at the University at Buffalo (UB), is i
AVS scheme allowing HDB dwellers to adopt larger dogs now permanent, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pilot scheme allowing larger, mixed-breed dogs as well as K9 sniffer dogs to be adopted by Housing Board flat owners has been made permanent. This comes after a two-year trial that resulted in the rehom
The Boys season 4 reveals first look at new superheroes Sister Sage and Firecracker, Entertainment News,Oh, The Boys just love teasing us. While we’ll have to wait to learn more about the two new superheroes joining season 4 of the hit Prime Video series, The Boys has shared first-look images of Sis
11 best anti-ageing face moisturisers under $50, Lifestyle News,Truth is, slathering on some face moisturiser doesn't take much effort, but to slow down the signs of ageing (think: dehydrated skin, wrinkles and sagging cheeks), attention must be paid. Below, a dream team ensemble of anti-ageing
Police detect possible bomb in Barcelona station, evacuate trains, World News,PARIS – French police on Tuesday arrested five men and a woman, all from the radical far right, suspected of plotting to attack French President Emmanuel Macron, an official close to the investigation said. The source said
Daily roundup: Fight erupts after waiter of Korean restaurant in Bukit Panjang hurries diner to finish meal – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Fight erupts after waiter of Korean restaurant in Bukit Panjang hurries diner to finish mea
Crypto firm Celsius pauses all transfers and withdrawals between accounts, Money News,Cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius Network will pause withdrawals and transfers between accounts due to \”extreme market conditions\”, the company said on Monday (June 13), in the latest sign of pressure in the cryp
Twitter shuts down accounts for attempting to evade Donald Trump ban, Digital News,Twitter suspended several accounts this week that were set up to share statements from a new part of former US President Donald Trump’s website, saying they broke its rules against evading an account ban. Trump was ba
Caught on video: 85-year-old man in Ireland fights off 3 armed robbers, World News,He may be turning 85 years old this November but Denis O'Connor is no pushover. The great-grandfather was in a race betting shop in Cork, Ireland, last Saturday (Sept 15) when three masked robbers rushed in beari
Nas Daily draws 2,000 in first meet-and-greet since moving to Singapore, Entertainment News,Popular vlogger Nas Daily made a public appearance on Saturday (April 20) for the first time since moving to Singapore on Wednesday. Addressing a recent controversy over how he did not need a permit under the
No plans to fine those who fly national flag beyond allowed timeframe: Edwin Tong, Singapore News,Will residents in Singapore really be fined for displaying the national flag outside their homes after Sept 30? According to Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the answer is:
Yacht's licence suspended after group filmed partying near Lazarus Island on Boxing Day, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pleasure craft's licence has been suspended by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) over an incident on Boxing Day last year that allegedly broke safe distanc
Fossils of enigmatic extinct human species found on Philippine island, Asia News,WASHINGTON – Thirteen fossil bones and teeth excavated in a cave in the Philippines represent an enigmatic previously unknown human species, probably small in stature and possessing an unexpected mix of archaic and mode
Daily roundup: 51-year-old woman found dead in koi pond at condominium in Hillview Avenue – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 51-year-old woman found dead in koi pond at condominium in Hillview Avenue The police said they were a
India police investigate Modi party lawmaker over rape , Asia News,New Delhi, India – Indian police on Thursday opened a rape inquiry against a powerful lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party in a case that has cast a new spotlight on impunity enjoyed by the elite. Kuldeep Si
Singaporean couple survives 2 Lombok quakes, Singapore News,For the second time in two weeks, a Singaporean couple survived an earthquake on the Indonesia island of Lombok. On July 29, Mr Mohamad Tahar Jumaat, 50, and his wife were there to facilitate the overseas community involvement programme for
Singapore GE2020: MOM refutes PSP figure of 100,000 unemployed local PMETs in TV debate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It is incorrect to say that Singapore has 100,000 local professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMET) who are out of a job, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Thursday
StarHub's new TV+ platform makes easier for viewers to pick up where they left, Digital News,StarHub is consolidating pricing and plans across their Fibre TV and streaming platforms to give customers a single platform and subscription, whether they use the StarHub TV+ app, stream content over t
10 powerful statements you must say to your toddler, Lifestyle News,Effective conversation helps you create a lasting and meaningful relationship with your toddler. Here are 10 of the most powerful things you can say. '\”I LOVE YOU.\” Your two-year-old never tires of being told that you love him
Best boss award? Tony Leung Ka-Fai drove his helper to the hospital every day after she was diagnosed with cancer , Entertainment News,You probably wouldn't think twice about helping a family member struck down by a serious illness. After all, they're family. But will you extend the same g
How teaching others has taken Christian Lee’s martial arts to a new level, Asia News,On Friday, 18 May in Singapore, Christian “The Warrior” Lee will share the spotlight with his world champion sister Angela, as he bids to claim a world title of his own at ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS. It also offers Lee
Boy or girl? Hong Kong at centre of banned China gender test, China News,Shady middle-men are openly advertising on Chinese social media to smuggle blood samples of pregnant women to Hong Kong to skirt the mainland's ban on gender testing, an AFP investigation has found. The business thrives on
Christina Ricci returns to Addams Family for Netflix's Wednesday in secret role, Entertainment News,Christina Ricci, the actress who played Wednesday Addams in the iconic ’90s franchise The Addams Family is joining Netflix’s Wednesday series. And no, she won’t be playing an older version of Wed
Mixed reactions on whether safety apps can help curb sexual misconduct, Digital News,Would mobile applications to deter would-be sex offenders, which are available in other cities, work in Singapore? In Japan, a free smartphone app developed by Tokyo police to help scare off would-be molesters by ac
Secondary school students cause mischief at Starbucks, employee appears to flip drink in retaliation , Singapore News,A video involving an exchange between students from Woodlands Ring Secondary School (WRSS) and an employee from Starbucks is going viral on Instagram. Uploaded yesterday (Feb 20) on
China calls military exercises near Taiwan 'combat drills', China News,BEIJING – China described its military exercises near Taiwan as “combat drills” on Wednesday (April 14), upping the ante as senior former US officials arrived in Taipei on a trip to signal President Joe Biden’s commitme
Former pop idol Jimmy Lin and wife apologise for sitting on Rome's Spanish Steps, Entertainment News,Thou shalt not sit on the Spanish Steps. That is the lesson learnt by Taiwanese model Kelly Chen after she posted on Instagram a photo of herself sitting on the famous monument in Rome, Italy. T
Man, 30, arrested after alleged racist attack on woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police on Tuesday (May 11) arrested a 30-year-old man alleged to have used a racial slur and kicked a woman on the chest last week. The man was arrested for public nuisance, uttering words with intent to wound the
How to clear 10 days of annual leave in 2020 (And improve your finances too), Lifestyle News,So, the year is coming to an end, and between not being able to travel and working from home, you’re probably sitting on a pile of unused annual leave. Here’s how you can spend your unused annual leave in Si
Man in Yishun death plunge may have broken into friend's flat, Singapore News,When the police came knocking on his door last Friday, they had news that shocked him. A man he knew had been found dead at the foot of his block that morning, but even more troubling was the fact that his gold chain
Anxious families call for relatives in rubble of collapsed Indian building, Asia News,MAHAD, India – Distressed families shouted names of relatives trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in western India on Tuesday, hoping to receive a response as rescue workers accelerated efforts to pull ou
Daily roundup: How long can Chinese New Year cookies be kept? – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. How long can Chinese New Year cookies be kept? You've feasted your way through the first few days of Chinese New Year but no matter
Largest heroin haul in Singapore in 19 years seized, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In its largest heroin bust in 19 years, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) seized 14.1kg of the drug in an operation that also saw officers haul in a significant cache of other drugs. In 2001, CNB recovered 14.9kg of the
Donald Trump releases 'very nice' letter from Kim Jong Un, World News,US President Donald Trump on Thursday again signaled optimism about efforts to end the nuclear standoff with North Korea, as he took the extraordinary diplomatic step of tweeting out a letter from Kim Jong Un. The four-p
Daily roundup: O-level students set new pass record – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. O-level students set new pass record in 2018 Students who sat last year's O-level examinations set a new record, with 84.8 per cent of the coh
Covid-19 disrupts health services in over 90% of countries: WHO, World News,GENEVA – Disruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programmes and treatment of diseases like AIDS were reported in 92 per cent of 129 countries, a World Health Organisation survey on the impact of the Covid-19
How to get your child to behave well – without rewards or bribes, Lifestyle News,Are you rewarding good behaviour, or bribing your child by doing so? Human nature is such that we respond to positive reinforcement – that is, any form of positive reaction to something that we do. Some parents, though,
69-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Hougang, driver arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 69-year-old woman has died from her injuries after an accident with a car along Hougang Avenue 8 on Monday (April 1). The driver of the car, a 33-year-old man, has been arrested for causing g
Chinese singer Joker Xue Zhiqian's now a dad, Entertainment News,We're not joking, Joker Xue Zhiqian's now a dad. The Chinese singer-songwriter shared the good news on Thursday (Sept 6) by posting a close-up photo of his family's hands. He wrote in a Weibo post: \”The three of us
Daily roundup: How to rent out your HDB flat without an agent in 9 easy steps – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. How to rent out your HDB flat without an agent in 9 easy steps If you are contemplating to rent out your spare room or e
ComfortDelGro terminates hiring agreement with driver after repeated overcharging, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Taxi operator ComfortDelGro terminated its hiring agreement with a driver who was found guilty of repeated overcharging, after a customer posted a receipt of the inflated fee on Facebook. Th
Gamescom 2022: Gory ballet of unlimited bullets and anti-hero flair await in Gungrave G.O.R.E, Digital News,Gaming events are back in full swing, with Gamescom 2022 welcoming thousands of visitors over the next few days to check out the latest and greatest in the gaming industry. For the newly minte
WHO calls monkeypox a global health emergency following surge in cases, World News,GENEVA – World Health Organization's director-general on Saturday (July 23) declared monkeypox a global health emergency. Members of a WHO expert group were previously split over whether the monkeypox outbreak re
Funeral of Seoul mayor held amid allegations of sexual abuse, Asia News,SEOUL – Friends, family and colleagues attended the small funeral on Monday (July 13) for the long-time mayor of Seoul, one of the country's most prominent elected officials, who leaves a complex legacy amid a criminal inve
Fast and Furious: Vietnam's elephant race draws cheers, and critics, Asia News,Mahout Y Hoi Bya sits atop his elephant, whacking him with a large stick to urge him toward the finish line at the Buon Don race in Vietnam's central highlands. Locals say the race is a celebration of the much-r
Hong Kong actor Edwin Siu reveals Priscilla Wong as his wife at TVB awards ceremony, Entertainment News,It may have been a night of some surprising wins at the TVB Anniversary Awards show held on Sunday (Dec 16), but it was Hong Kong actor-host Edwin Siu's impromptu marriage announcement that s
Google Assistant can now do your bidding in Simplified Chinese, Digital News,Google Assistant is going even more (somewhat) local with the addition of Simplified Chinese. Users can ask for directions, set a reminder, inquire about the weather, or basically talk about anything under the sun with thei
Fu Chang Xin Captivates Guangzhou With Sensational Debut ONE Performance, Asia News,Fu Chang Xin was fired up on his way to the ring in the Guangzhou Tianhe Gymnasium in China, hoping to win for his countrymen against Rustem Yensebayev at ONE: BATTLE FOR THE HEAVENS on July 7th. Fu faced a tough tes
School van runs over and kills 5-year-old girl in JB, Malaysia News,A five-year-old girl was killed after she was run over by a school van right after alighting in front of her grandmother's house in Johor Bahru. Janiss Yeoh Zi Xuan died of severe head injuries in the accident which occurred on
Legendary Chinese-born US architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102, World News,I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, The New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102. Pei, whose portfolio inclu
Facebook removes spoof NUS student group page accused of misquoting Shanmugam, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Facebook has taken down a page spoofing a local university group after accounts linked to it failed to meet community guidelines. The social media giant said on Saturday (Nov 23) that the page – N
The Book of Boba Fett episode 2 has cameos you probably aren't aware of, Entertainment News,It’s based on a character right from the very beginning of of a galaxy far, far away, so naturally, The Book of Boba Fett is going deep into Star Wars lore. The new Disney+ series just released its secon
Disney, Warner Bros, Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion, Entertainment News,Hollywood studios Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures Entertainment said they would pause theatrical releases of upcoming films in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding h
Xiaxue and RP chairman Charles Yeo trade below-the-belt sexual insults on Instagram, Digital News,Fresh off a bout with the woman who led an online campaign to cancel her, Xiaxue is now embroiled in yet another public spat — this time with a politician who’s just as infamous as the social media infl
US financial regulator to be questioned over FTX collapse by lawmakers, Money News,A leading US financial regulator is set to be grilled by lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 1) about the spectacular collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and whether authorities could have done more to prevent it. In the f
Couple's love for rose-gold spawns 4-room HDB BTO home with interesting details, Singapore News,Husband-and-wife Jonathan Chia and Melissa Tjahaja – a pilot and veterinarian respectively – were recommended by their family friend to approach architect Lim Shing Hui of L Architects, when they wer
18 injured in German rival protests over migrants, World News,Eighteen people were injured in rival demonstrations capping off a week marked by xenophobic protests in the eastern city of Chemnitz, prompting Germany's foreign minister to urge Germans to \”get off our sofas\” and speak up against r
Body shaming or not? Singaporeans clash over TikToker's video on food delivery, Singapore News,With over 33,000 followers and 1.2 million likes, Faris Samri's skits are a hit on TikTok. But his video on food delivery has left Singaporeans clashing online — asking whether his brand of comed
Russia's war in Ukraine to blame for worsening global food insecurity: Yellen, World News,WASHINGTON – Russia's war in Ukraine has worsened the \”already dire\” food insecurity situation facing the world, with price and supply shocks adding to global inflationary pressures, US Treasury Secre
Daily roundup: 3 of the best companies to work for in Singapore – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 3 of the best companies to work for in Singapore Here are the top companies in Singapore, companies not only rated as one of the best p
