Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air, World News,KABUL — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have asked television broadcasters to ensure that female presenters on local stations cover their faces when on air, an official said on Thursday (May 19). The move comes days after
Don't miss these fun virtual events this National Day!, Lifestyle News,This year, we're doing National Day with a twist, check out these virtual ways to celebrate our little red dot. Singapore’s throwing an online birthday bash, and you’re invited. It’s no doubt this year’s annual national
Op-Ed: Why I gave up wearing a bra, Lifestyle News,Recently, I came across an article in the Korean Herald on K-pop idol Sulli, formerly of girl group f(x). Sulli wasn't in the papers promoting her latest project or public appearance, but rather, defending her choice to go bra-free regularly an
Elon Musk unveils humanoid 'Optimus' robot; plans to make millions of them, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk showed off on Friday a prototype of its humanoid robot 'Optimus', predicting the electric vehicle maker would be able to produce millions and sell
'We are extremely humbled': Multi-concept restaurant Socieaty by Les Amis Group announces closure, Lifestyle News,The pandemic has claimed many popular F&B eateries over the past two years and unfortunately, Socieaty is no exception. Yesterday (June 8), the multi-brand restaurant by Le
China deletes seven million pieces of online information, thousands of apps, China News,SHANGHAI: China's cyber watchdog said on Jan 23 it had deleted more than 7 million pieces of online information as well as 9,382 mobile apps, and it criticised tech giant Tencent's news app for spreadin
Elon Musk says Twitter's verified service with colours to start next week, Digital News,Nov 25 – Twitter Inc is planning to roll out its verified service next Friday with different coloured checks for individuals, companies and governments, after a botched initial launch led to a surge in users
Philippines' Duterte backs smacking kids, vetoes ban, Asia News,MANILA – A draft law that would have made it illegal for parents to smack their children in the Philippines has been vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the presidential palace said on Thursday (Feb 28). The Bill would have banned
Disney's streaming growth counters Netflix dip, yet inflation looms, Money News,Walt Disney Co eased concerns on Wednesday (May 11) about the future of streaming video by picking up 7.9 million new Disney+ customers, although the company warned supply chain disruptions and rising wages could pr
One of John McCain's final wishes was that Donald Trump not attend his funeral, World News,WASHINGTON – One of John McCain's final wishes as he struggled against a devastating brain cancer could not have been more clear: He did not want Donald Trump to attend his funeral. The two men never
South Koreans petition for Chinese to be barred from entry amid virus outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL – More than half a million South Koreans have signed a petition calling for a ban on people from China entering the country, as Seoul announced on Tuesday (Jan 28) it would evacuate citizens from the epic
40% price hike for Hawker Chan's roast pork rice shocks regular customer, Singapore News,A customer was shocked to discover that the price of his beloved roast pork rice has gone up by 40 per cent, from $5.80 to $8.10. According to Shin Min Daily News, the customer had visited Liao Fan Hawker C
Sony raises China game incubation funding, hopes to discover next Genshin Impact, Digital News,When it comes to winning the console wars, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all have their own strategies. And for those in the PlayStation ecosystem, there is some good news to look forward to. According to
Bespoke home interior design tips for 5 different hobbyists, Lifestyle News,From popular home renovation design portals to Pinterest , getting started on the interior design which complements your lifestyle can be quite daunting, especially when there are so many inspirational sources to start with!
Tsukiji: It's not all about the fish, says Michelin chef, Food News,When two-starred Michelin chef Lionel Beccat reminisces about Tsukiji, the world's biggest fish market in Tokyo, it is not the ocean's bounty that stirs memories but the fishmongers themselves. \”The story of Tsukiji i
Tokyo Olympics: Organisers investigating after athletes' drinking violates Covid-19 curbs, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo Games organisers said they are investigating after a group of athletes were found drinking alcohol in the Olympic village this week, violating measures to prevent the spread of Cov
Armed police deployed in West Auckland after report of possible gunshot, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand police deployed specialist armed officers to a suburb in West Auckland on Wednesday morning (April 3) after responding to reports that a shot may have been fired. \”Police are making enquiries
New Covid-19 rules: Maximum 8 visitors per day, yusheng tradition to be silent this Chinese New Year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From next Tuesday (Jan 26), each household will be allowed to receive up to only eight unique visitors a day, said Education Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday. Individuals
'I feel so guilty': He gave his parents' life savings to scammers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Only 48 hours after he arrived in Singapore to begin his first year for a master's degree in chemistry at a local university, Albert (not his real name) received a phone call from office
Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage at Hollywood Bowl, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES — The man accused of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle to the stage floor during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was charged on Wednesday (May 4) with felony assault with a deadly weapon. Th
Man rescues dog stranded in Siglap Canal minutes before tide arrived, Singapore News,The young man was determined not to let anything get in the way of rescuing the stranded dog – even if it meant going down into a canal and walking across it. Mr Kelvin Loo, who was at the scene on Saturday (Oct 9),
Singaporean family drives past JB checkpoint 'without clearance', claims Customs officer asked for $127 'coffee money', Singapore News,When one Singaporean family drove past the checkpoint at Johor Bahru (JB) without clearing customs, a Customs officer allegedly informed them tha
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr charged with unlawfully touching third woman: Lawyer, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Actor Cuba Gooding Jr, already facing a criminal case over accusations he touched a woman's breasts in a bar and pinched another's buttocks in a nightclub, has been charged in connecti
White tiger kills Japan zookeeper in rare attack, Asia News,TOKYO – A white tiger attacked and killed a zookeeper in its enclosure in southern Japan, officials said Tuesday (Oct 9). \”A zookeeper was found collapsed in a cage, bleeding,\” a local police official told AFP, adding the man was taken to h
Trapped Thai team gets dive lessons as rescuers plan for extraction, Asia News,CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Rescue teams in northern Thailand were giving crash courses in swimming and diving on Wednesday as part of preparations to extract a young football squad trapped in a cave and keen to end a harrowin
India's coronavirus vaccine disparities widen as urbanites grab doses, Asia News,Urban Indians are getting Covid-19 shots much faster than the hundreds of millions of people living in the countryside, government data shows, reflecting rising inequity in the nation’s immunisation drive. In 114 o
British police scramble for clues in London airport drone chaos, World News,British police scrambled for answers Sunday after releasing their only suspects in the London Gatwick Airport drone mystery that brought Christmas getaway flights to a standstill. Nearly 140,000 passengers were affected over
Shanghai reports record asymptomatic Covid cases as lockdowns begin, China News,SHANGHAI – China's financial hub of Shanghai launched a planned two-stage lockdown of the city of 26 million people on Monday (March 28), closing bridges and tunnels, and restricting highway traffic in a scramble to
A room with not much natural light? Here's what to do, Lifestyle News,A well-lighted space can have a lot of benefits to its dwellers. For one, a bright space can boost one's mood and productivity. It can also make your home look more inviting and spacious. But what if your room doesn'
Thailand to extend emergency decree until end of August: Official, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will extend a state of emergency until the end of August, a senior official said on Wednesday (July 22), maintaining the security measure put in place to contain its coronavirus outbreak. The announcement
NUS Peeping Tom given conditional warning due to high likelihood of rehabilitation: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have explained their decision to give a 23-year-old male undergraduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS) a conditional warning for trespassing and filming a
Italian museums to return loaned works to Russian galleries, Lifestyle News,MILAN – Two museums in Milan will return several works of art on loan from Russia after requests for their early return, the Italian galleries said on Thursday (March 10), a further sign of broader tensions caused by the inv
At least 9 dead in Mumbai hospital fire, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least nine people died in a fire that engulfed a mall housing a hospital that treated coronavirus patients in Mumbai, authorities said on Friday (March 26). More than 70 patients with Covid-19 infections in the private hospital, on the t
12 hair tricks to make your face appear sharper and slimmer (no diets or botox needed), Lifestyle News,Do you want to have a V-shaped face like Park Min Young? Or even if you have a heart-shaped face like Blackpink’s Lisa, one of Asia’s most beautiful faces according to TCCAsia, you can still ‘appea
Stylish last-minute Christmas gifts you can buy from local Singapore brands, Lifestyle News,If you are still looking high and low for Christmas gifts, take a deep breath. Don’t worry. We’ve found stylish Christmas gifts from local Singapore brands for all the people in your life. You can even person
Indonesia scraps quarantine for overseas arrivals, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has removed its quarantine requirement for all arrivals from overseas, its tourism minister said on Monday (March 21), responding to improvements in its containment of the coronavirus. The decision, effective immediatel
DBS Live Fresh Card review 2021: Not just another pretty card, Money News,Singapore's go-to bank DBS must really want to change up their mundane, workaday image – just look at the snazzy DBS Live Fresh Card. The cashback credit card got a huge makeover, thanks to sneaker artist Mr SBTG two year
5 injured in 'minor' explosion at London underground station, World News,LONDON – A \”minor\” explosion at an underground train station in London late Tuesday left five people injured, none seriously, British police said, adding that the incident appeared to be caused by an electrical short
SCDF ragging incident: NSF almost made to enter pump well hours before he was pushed into it, says witness, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nearly four hours before he was pushed into the Tuas View Fire Station pump well, Corporal Kok Yuen Chin had come close to being subject to the kolam ritual earlier
Quake of magnitude 6.2 strikes near Indonesia's Aceh province: USGS, Asia News,BANDA ACEH, – An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck on Tuesday southwest of Indonesia's province of Aceh on the island of Sumatra, at a depth of 20.3 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. On Twitter, the Ind
12 things you can buy with the money spent on an iPhone 12, Lifestyle News,Mini, 12, Pro, or Pro Max? How about broadening your horizons beyond the latest and the greatest from Cupertino instead? 2020 has been an unusual year, to say the least. However, things seem to be humming along smoothly at Ap
Britain's PM Johnson plans to scrap Covid-19 self-isolation law, World News,LONDON – Britain is drawing up plans under which people will not be legally bound to self-isolate after catching Covid-19, The Telegraph reported on Sunday (Jan 16). Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently rev
National Stadium will turn into a zombie-infested battlefield come Oct, Digital News,Big enough to house 35 sports fields, the Singapore Sports Hub has played host to multiple entertainment and sporting events, from Ed Sheeran concerts to the Southeast Asian Games in 2015. Now, imagine that massive
Here are all the new goodies coming to Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC, Digital News,Rockstar Games is finally bringing Red Dead Redemption 2 to PC in November, and it's coming with plenty of new technical and visual improvements, along with new story mode content. Rockstar laid out all the detail
HIV data leak: US jury finds Mikhy Farrera-Brochez guilty of intending to extort Singapore govt, Singapore News,LEXINGTON, Kentucky – American fraudster Mikhy Farrera-Brochez was found guilty of all three charges against him relating to stolen identification documents from Singapore by a jury in Ken
BeReal: Why Gen Z is obsessed with this new social media app, Digital News,Let's get real: there's no shortage of social media apps these days, with each one offering users a different experience. Instagram, for example, is the go-to for posting pristine and curated snaps, while TikTok is
How to (legally) enlarge your HDB flat, Lifestyle News,I remember when I was about 10 years old, we stayed in a 4-room flat with a special little corridor with fish tanks lined up neatly at the side. We would spend some evenings sitting at the tiny benches and stared at the little guppies flapping t
'I miss pork broth ramen': 2 Japanese women share their challenges of being Muslim converts in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Assimilating a culture is never a linear progression – challenges are always aplenty. In a YouTube video shared on April 29, two Japanese women Yamada Misato and Nakahar
Once bitten, twice shy: Singaporean woman wary about snorkelling with sea turtles in Terengganu again, Singapore News,One Singaporean woman's snorkelling trip has left her with a rather painful 'souvenir' – and it's not an ugly tan we're talking about. In an interview with S
K-beauty expert tips: How to make the most out of your facial essence, Lifestyle News,K-beauty expert tips: How to make the most out of your facial essence Facial essence is no doubt one of K-beauty‘s essential products. It’s not a toner, neither is it a serum. Some might call it a lotion. Regardles
Simplified infrastructure planning with the Local Edge Configurator, Business Wires News,Deploying an edge system is challenging work. There are multiple systems to put together, the requirements of customers to meet, and a plethora of considerations such as available space, dimensions and weight of
Healthy hot drinks to perk up a cold rainy day, Lifestyle News,It’s been raining more and more lately, making temperatures drop and contributing to sweater weather – the closest thing we’ll get to winter in Singapore. If you’re craving hot drinks to stay warm, here are five healthy and delicious pic
Bangkok hospitals postpone Covid-19 shots, citing vaccine shortages , Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's recently launched coronavirus vaccination campaign was hit by confusion in the capital on Monday (June 14) after at least 20 hospitals in Bangkok postponed Covid-19 inoculation appointments set
Russian TV presenter says sorry but faces probe for call to drown Ukrainian children, World News,A Russian TV presenter apologised on Monday (Oct 24) for calling for Ukrainian children to be drowned, as Russia's state Investigative Committee said it was probing his remarks. In a show last week
IMF warns of 'stagflationary' risks in Asia, cuts growth outlook, Asia News,The Asian region faces a \”stagflationary\” outlook, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official warned on Tuesday (April 26), citing the Ukraine war, spike in commodity costs and a slowdown in China as creat
Thou shalt not march: South Korean conservatives denounce Pride event, Asia News,SEOUL – Tens of thousands of gay rights supporters will parade through central Seoul on Saturday (June 1), despite South Korea's main conservative opposition party denouncing the Pride event in a country where Chri
Accompany Your AirTag with the Official AirTag Loop for Just $22,There’s nothing quite like a first-party accessory for an Apple product. For AirTag owners, there’s the official AirTag Loop which is priced at just …
Coronavirus: Petition calls South Korean president's impeachment, Asia News,SEOUL – A petition calling for South Korean President Moon Jae-in's impeachment over his handling of the crisis had gathered more than 687,000 signatures a yesterday. The petition hit out at Mr Moon for not banning
Saudi woman 'under the care' of UN agency: Thai official, World News,The Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum after landing at Bangkok airport has been placed \”under the care\” of the United Nations refugee agency, a Thai official said late Monday. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun told A
Malaysian woman buys Lamborghini for hubby as his life will be 'confined' after she gives birth, Malaysia News,In an epic move to pre-reward her spouse, a pregnant woman in Malaysia bought a RM2 million (S$650,000) Lamborghini for her husband in anticipation of his “sleepless nights” once
North Korea's economy shrank most in 23 years amid Covid-19, sanctions: South Korea's central bank, Asia News,SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea's economy suffered its biggest contraction in 23 years in 2020 as it was battered by continued UN sanctions, Covid-19 lockdown measures and ba
