Dozens hurt, town evacuated after Kazakh munitions depot blasts, World News,ALMATY, Kazakhstan – The Kazakh government ordered the evacuation of a town of 44,000 on Monday after a series of blasts at a nearby munitions depot killed one person and injured dozens, the Central Asian nation's autho
Chinatown resident 'protests' against cooking fumes from nearby restaurant, Singapore News,What's that smell? Frustrated about the cooking fumes outside her flat, a woman living in Block 533 Upper Cross Street decided to express her disdain by displaying a message across her windows.
Android 11 open beta goes live, try-outs available, Digital News,Previously, Google's Android team postponed the Android 11 Beta Launch Show as the US was focused on other important discussions at hand. Nevertheless, the Android 11 public beta is still on schedule. Today, Google announced via t
Female supermarket cashier in Punggol refuses to wear mask at work, Singapore News,As part of Singapore's effort to tackle the spread of Covid-19, it is mandatory to wear a mask for everyone leaving their homes. Though it seems that some didn't get the memo. On Monday (July 5), a female su
MRT train leaves Ang Mo Kio station with door open; station manager suspended, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Passengers in one of the trains on the North-South Line on Monday evening (March 12) were shocked when the doors were left open when the train was travelling between stations. Videos on social m
Viral video turns Brazilian cop into politician, World News,SAO PAULO – It took three gunshots to change Ms Katia Sastre's life, turning the police officer first into a heroine and then one of the most successful politicians in Brazil's general election. Those three shots were what it took
'As if we're already in phase 3': Malls crowded ahead of Christmas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Malls in Singapore were teeming with pre-pandemic crowd sizes in the final weekend before Christmas as shoppers sought last-minute presents in a festive year-end mood. This was despite the G
Viewing party organised for astronomy enthusiasts to catch rare 'ring of fire' around Moon next week, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A rare \”ring of fire\” will be visible on Boxing Day afternoon as the annular solar eclipse returns to Singapore skies for the first time in 20 years. Areas in th
2021 ultimate new launch cheat sheet: 116 condominiums take-up rate and breakeven, Money News,When we did our last ultimate new launch cheat sheet in February 2020 (view here), I don’t think many people would have predicted then how the property market would have moved as much as it had in the past
'Pandemic' chosen as word of the year, World News,NEW YORK – The 2020 prize for Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year went to an obvious choice: pandemic. The term had the most online dictionary lookups of any word, Merriam-Webster said on its website, after a year in which at least 1.4
Female suspect arrested at Atlanta airport after city centre shootings, World News,ATLANTA – Police arrested a female suspect at Atlanta's international airport on Monday (Aug 22), ending an hours-long search after shootings in the city centre that left two dead and a third wounded. The Atlanta
1 killed, dozens injured as high winds cause stage collapse at Spain festival, World News,CULLERA, Spain — One person was killed and dozens were injured when high winds caused part of the main stage to collapse at a dance music festival near the Spanish city of Valencia early on Saturday (Aug 13), e
Two dozen goats eat their way through NYC's Riverside Park to help clear out invasive plants, World News,NEW YORK – It's an environmentally friendly win-win for invasive species removal at Riverside Park and the goats in New York on Tuesday (May 21). The goats get to munch on overgrown bru
This pink Punggol home takes design cues from postmodernism, Lifestyle News,Postmodernist elements (and pastel pink!) inspired the look of this one-of-a-kind HDB home at Punggol. \”Unconventional, fun and vibrant,\” answers interior designer Joanna Chia when asked to describe the look of this charming
Viral Korean hawker stall from Marsiling finds a new home in Ang Mo Kio, will reopen on Aug 11, Lifestyle News,Over the course of the pandemic, we've had to bid goodbye to many eateries. One of the casualties was popular hawker stall Chelabela: Korean Food by Korean Chef, which announced their
South Korean helicopter crashes into sea off disputed islets, 7 missing, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean fire department helicopter carrying seven people crashed into the sea off the disputed islets of Dokdo on late Thursday, a fire department official said on Friday. The South Korean coast guard a
How to get rid of dark eye circles, Lifestyle News,Let’s face it: there are too many things that can make us appear older or more tired than we actually are. And on the top of that list? Dark eye circles. Dr Calvin Chan , medical director of Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic , fills us in on
Proofer Bakery's operations suspended after SFA finds massive pest infestation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A bakery chain with 16 outlets in shopping malls and elsewhere had its operations suspended until further notice after a massive infestation of cockroaches and rodents was found in its foo
Indonesia's double disaster exposes earthquake lessons not learned, Asia News,PALU, Indonesia – The young man standing atop a mound of gray mud and debris on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, waiting for an excavator he hoped would dig out the bodies of his parents, voiced the exasperation man
At least 67 dead in avalanches in Pakistan and India: government officials, Asia News,At least 57 people were killed and others were missing after avalanches in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir over the last 24 hours, senior government officials said on Tuesday. In neighbouring India, at least 10 people
First kids' TV show about sexual harassment being made: Italian broadcaster, World News,The world's first children's television series about sexual harassment will be screened next year, its Italian makers told AFP Saturday. \”Jams\” will tell the story of an 11-year-old girl called Joy
New condos that saw prices fall soon after completion: What went wrong?, Money News,We all say we want a running start to our home values; but we don’t mean a running start off a cliff. Sometimes though, that’s exactly what happens: The price looks like it’s going to hike up all the surrounding prop
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off east coast, South says, Asia News,SEOUL — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday (May 4), South Korea's military said, about a week after the North vowed to develop its nuclear forces \”at the faste
Zelenskiy urges Russians to 'go home' as Ukraine presses offensive in south, World News,MYKOLAIV, Ukraine/KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Russian troops to flee for their lives as his forces launched an offensive near the city of Kherson, saying Ukraine's mili
Bull escapes from Lim Chu Kang dairy farm, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A bull is literally on the run after escaping from a dairy farm in Lim Chu Kang on Tuesday (April 9). The dairy farm had reported that the animal escaped from its premises, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in a statement on Tu
Watch out for the peacock: NParks investigating after pet on the loose in Serangoon pecks toddler's face, Singapore News,A heartbroken mother is seeking \”proper justice\” from peacock owners, after their pet charged outside their house and attacked the mother's 3-year-old daughter. In an in
Patient plays violin to save her music as surgeons remove brain tumour, World News,LONDON – A patient at a British hospital played Mahler and Gershwin on the violin while a tumour was removed from her brain so that surgeons could preserve her ability to play music and her 40-year passion for the ins
Vietnam police seize S$4m heroin hidden in tea packets, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnamese cops have seized US$3 million (S$4 million) worth of heroin hidden inside packets of tea and smuggled from Laos, state media said Thursday (Jan 4), the largest recorded haul of the drug in the communist country. Vie
Man jailed for stealing police station tap, Singapore News,While at the police station to bail his brother out, the man stole a tap from the toilet for his home. Yesterday, Seah Kian Li, 50, was jailed three months for vandalism. At about midnight on March 1, Seah was using the toilet on the third s
On your feet all day? 10 common foot problems nurses face and how to manage them, Lifestyle News,On a regular day, most nurses are on their feet for several hours as they rush between wards and care for their different patients. Standing for long hours can cause a lot of stress to be placed on your
An interior stylist answers 15 of your top interior decorating questions, Lifestyle News,Armed with a background in fashion and jewellery design, Priscilla Tan of @styledbypt made her foray into the interior styling and design business two years ago. Since then she has also chalked up a following of
Nepal rescuers call off search for trekkers after new avalanches, Asia News,KATHMANDU – Rescuers in Nepal called off efforts on Monday to find seven people, including four South Korean trekkers, after fresh avalanches hit the Annapurna region where the group went missing last week, an official said.
Cheapest parking spots in Singapore, Lifestyle News,From Pasir Ris to Jurong West, Woodlands to Harbourfront, wherever your adventures take you, this is your definitive list of the cheapest parking spots in Singapore. Owning a car in Singapore is expensive, but sometimes more of a necessity than a w
Which household chores do Singaporeans hate most?, Singapore News,Household chores are a necessary yet frustrating part of our lives. There is a lot to do to keep your home spick and span, from organising your clothes to removing grime from the backsplash. For our second episode of Insights, Outside
Four soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Istanbul: city governor, World News,ANKARA – Four soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in a residential neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul on Monday, the governor of Turkey's biggest city said. The helicopter went down in an
12 easy ways to fill an empty wall by yourself, Lifestyle News,Sometimes it’s best to leave an empty wall empty to avoid the space from looking overly cluttered. But then there are times when filling that void translates to a more complete home, one that feels more put together. This article is for
The Singapore divorce process: All you need to know, Lifestyle News,Gloria James-Civetta & Co have revamped their popular Singapore Divorce Lawyer website. The blog site is a rich library containing over 250 informative articles on the Singapore Divorce Process that will affect couples facing di
Japan quake, landslides leave at least 9 dead, Asia News,Devastating landslides caused by a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake in northern Japan claimed at least nine lives on Thursday, with dozens still missing as homes were engulfed. Multiple, large-scale landslides struck the sparsely populated co
Major fire engulfs homes in downtown Hanoi, Asia News,HANOI – Firefighters late Monday (Sept 17) battled a major blaze in central Hanoi that engulfed several homes near a children's hospital and sent panicked residents running for safety. There were no deaths or injuries reported hours after th
Pervert caught on car cam taking upskirt shots of woman at Tai Seng carpark, Singapore News,A man was purportedly caught taking upskirt shots of a woman in a multi-storey carpark at 18 Tai Seng on Tuesday afternoon (Jan 22). Stomp contributor Kenneth Tan, who had been visiting clients in the area, w
School bus driver, 2 toddlers among 9 new Covid-19 cases in Bukit Merah View cluster, now the largest active one, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 64-year-old Singaporean man who works as a bus driver for Tanglin Trust School was one of nine new cases linked to the cluster at 115 Bukit Merah View Market
Your Health Comes First: Finding a Trusted Diabetes Doctor in Your Area – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,When you’re dealing with a condition like diabetes, you deserve the best care possible. So don’t just search for a diabetes doctor near me and pick the first name that shows up.
Netflix K-drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha: Promising and peaceful romantic drama has perfect chemistry, Entertainment News,Romance is in the sea breeze in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, the latest Korean drama streaming globally on Netflix. This opposites-attract rom-com set in a quaint seaside town stars Shin Mi
Earthquake rattles New Zealand for the second time in 48 hours, World News,SYDNEY – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Levin, near the country's capital Wellington, a day after a 5.8 tremor was recorded in the same area, government seismic monitor Geonet said on Tuesday.
HDB BTO launch August 2021 review: Tampines, Hougang, Jurong East, Queenstown and Boon Keng, Money News,It’s that time of the year again — no, it’s not National Day season, it’s the BTO Launch that’s happening in August 2021. The timing of this BTO launch seems so apt considering we’re going back to
ICA couple didn't realise they were next-door neighbours, Lifestyle News,How’s this for serendipity: They lived in the same block, on the same floor and worked at the same place. But for a time, married couple Nurril Shafirrin Binte Mohamed and Muhammad Ridzuan Bin Rosli didn’t even know the ot
China's peak Chinese New Year air travel season fizzles as Covid-19 cases rise, China News,BEIJING – Ms Iphie Nie, a 30-year-old designer in Beijing who usually travels to visit family in her hometown of Shenzhen during the Chinese New Year has, like many Chinese, reluctantly decided against bo
Ailing Mugabe under medical care in Singapore, unable to walk: Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa, World News,ZVIMBA – Zimbabwe's ex-leader Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical care and now unable to walk because of ill health and old age, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday (Nov 24).
New wildlife bridge now open in Mandai – but it's animals only, please, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A wide, forested bridge stretching across Mandai Lake Road forms a nearly seamless safe passage for wildlife between the wooded areas on both sides of the road. Launched on Friday (Dec 6) after 2½
Morning commute in Australian city disrupted after police operation, World News,SYDNEY – The morning commute for Australians in the country's second largest city was thrown into chaos on Thursday after armed police stormed a train station in response to an erroneous sighting of a gun. Trains at
Woman using phone while crossing middle of road hit by cab; netizens urge pedestrians to be careful, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman was hit by a taxi when she was crossing Lavender Street near Kempas Road while using a mobile phone on Friday (April 5), which prompted netizens to urge pedestrians
River Peaks’ 4.6 oversubscription for 4-room flats shows Singaporeans are accepting of 10-year MOP, Money News,After day one of HDB’s BTO November 2021 launch, 4-room flats at Rochor’s River Peaks I and II have registered an application rate of 4.6. That’s 3,158 applicants for 680 4-room flats (so f
Another woman lynched in India after WhatsApp rumours, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A mob lynched a woman in India after rumours circulated on WhatsApp about child kidnappers, police said on Monday (July 23), days after the messaging firm said it was curbing the forwarding of messages. More than 20 people
2 activist journalists stabbed to death in Indonesia, Asia News,MEDAN, Indonesia – Two Indonesian journalists mediating a land dispute between a palm oil company and residents have been found dead with multiple stab wounds near a plantation in Sumatra, police said. The body of Mr Maraden Sianipar wa
5 things to prep before you meet with an interior designer, Lifestyle News,I remember my first time meeting up with an interior designer (ID) at her firm. I hadn't put much thought into it, save for a quick Google search on potential companies to work with. All I knew then was that my Build-to-
How to WFH with your spouse, parents, and kids – and remain sane, Lifestyle News,To many, WFH seems idyllic. Working in pyjamas, eating homecooked meals, no boss breathing down your neck and zero commute. What’s not to like? Well, add a spouse, parents and curious kids with no sense of personal spac
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy X Adidas collaboration is out of this world, Lifestyle News,One of the biggest surprises in the video game world is that of Square Enix and Eidos Montreal's Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Questionable marketing aside, the heart and soul of its story comb
13 people told to monitor health after traveller with monkeypox transited through Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A traveller from Barcelona, who transited at Changi Airport on June 2, tested positive for monkeypox after arriving in Sydney the next day. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Mon
Thousands of Australians return to 'uninhabitable' homes as floods recede, World News,SYDNEY – Thousands of Australians returned to their homes on Thursday (March 10) after torrential rains eased and floodwaters receded as authorities ramped up clean-up efforts and unveiled new support pac
New treasure hunt will have you playing AR games in Sentosa at night to win $1,000 every hour, Digital News,Didn’t manage to score that $9.3 million TOTO ticket on Monday (Oct 14)? We feel you. Instead of leaving it to Lady Luck, here’s a way to win thousands of dollars in cash using your wits and a
Italy bars McDonald’s fast food near monuments of ancient Rome, World News,ROME – Italy’s Culture ministry on Wednesday (July 31) barred the construction of a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant next to the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with Mayor Virginia Raggi saying “the wonders of Rome must be
As South Korea moves to expand nuclear power, disquiet grows among nearby residents, Asia News,GYEONGJU, South Korea – Hwang Bun-hee, 74, lives in a pink house near the sea surrounded by a riotous vegetable garden and sounds of birds – but she gets upset whenever she looks at her house, just a few m
Sing Together Singapore: All the hilarious moments, memes, and viral commentary, Digital News,Last Saturday (April 25) saw Singaporeans across the island band together and pay tribute to the country’s front-liners and migrant workers amidst the coronavirus outbreak… by generating a whole lot of nois
