Christchurch mosque massacre video distributors get death threats, court told, World News,WELLINGTON – People charged with possessing or distributing the video of a gunman's deadly rampage at two New Zealand mosques last month have been getting death threats, local media reported on Tuesday (Ap
Taiwan studying Ukraine war tactics, discussing with US, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's defence ministry has set up a working group to study the tactics of the war in Ukraine, including how the country has been able to hold out against Russia, and has been discussing this with the United States, i
5 reasons travel insurance is extra important on cruise ships, Lifestyle News,Taking a cruise comes with unique risks unlike any other holidays, and you may need more comprehensive forms of travel insurance. The global number of confirmed Wuhan Coronavirus (2091-nCoV) cases have hit 40,000, and crui
Hirzi apologises for cyberbullying Nicole Choo, years after mocking her with Dee Kosh, Digital News,Back in 2018, two prominent local social media personalities teamed up to cast some shade on a much younger influencer who had just gotten a book of her poetry published. Hirzi Zulkiflie and Darryl Ko
US man jailed for 12 years in Vietnam for 'attempting to overthrow state' , Asia News,A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced a US citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of \”attempting to overthrow the state\” in a trial which lasted only half a day, his lawyer said. Michael
US Justice Department seeks to question Pence in Jan 6 probe, report says, World News,The US Justice Department is seeking to question former vice-president Mike Pence as a witness in connection with its criminal investigation into former president Donald Trump's efforts to stay in power after
2 vendors for Mindef, SAF hit by malware; personal data of 2,400 staff could have been leaked, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The personal data of 2,400 Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel may have been leaked through e-mail phishing by malicious malware. The data lea
Vaccines less protective for multiple myeloma patients; beware of fake stem cell treatment claims for Covid-19, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by
Vehicle plows into New Year's crowd in Tokyo, injures eight people, Asia News,TOKYO – At least eight people were injured, one seriously, when a vehicle plowed into crowds celebrating New Year's Day in Tokyo early on Tuesday. A police spokesman said the driver had been detained and national
7 hurt in gun attack on Jewish worshippers' bus in Jerusalem, Asia News,JERUSALEM – A gunman wounded seven people aboard a bus carrying Jewish worshippers in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli police and witnesses said. The shooter later turned himself into Israeli authorities, accord
EU unity on Russian sanctions 'starting to crumble', German minister says, World News,BERLIN – German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Sunday (May 29) expressed fears that the European Union's (EU) unity was \”starting to crumble\” ahead of a summit to discuss an oil embargo against Ru
Ukraine hails snowballing offensive, blames Russia for blackouts, World News,KYIV, KHARKIV/Ukraine – Ukrainian forces kept pushing north in the Kharkiv region and advancing to its south and east, Ukraine's army chief said on Sunday (Sept 11), a day after their rapid surge forward drove Russia t
Man charged over alleged rape of girl, 5, at US embassy in Delhi, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A man has been charged after a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped on the premises of the American embassy in India's capital New Delhi, police said Thursday (Feb 6). The 25-year-old was arrested at the h
Researchers release details on security flaw that affects almost all Bluetooth devices, Digital News,KNOB, which is short for Key Negotiation of Bluetooth, is a security flaw that's present in the Bluetooth communication protocol. According to the security researchers, almost all Bluetooth devi
5 arrested for late-night brawl along Lorong 1 Geylang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have arrested five men for getting into a brawl along Lorong 1 Geylang on Wednesday (Dec 4). The men, aged 21 to 47, were arrested in a case of affray, the police said in a statement on Thursday. In a 50-se
Man on trial for killing Teck Whye flat co-tenant with stab to the heart, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who had been sleeping in the rough found a roof over his head after a stranger approached him to split the rent on a flat in Teck Whye Crescent. But the previously homeless Mohammad Rosli Abdul
Indonesia due to release preliminary Lion Air crash report, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian investigators are expected to release a preliminary report on Wednesday (Nov 28) into the Lion Air plane crash that saw all 189 on board killed when the nearly new jet slammed into the sea last month. The Boei
Changes to definition of 'critical illness' in life insurance policies, Money News,The definition of “critical illness” in life insurance policies is set to change from August 26, 2020. In short, the definitions have been tightened to provide greater clarity. In August 2019, the Life Insur
Suspect in Serangoon Rd slashing brought to Lower Peirce Reservoir where samurai sword was thrown, Singapore News,One of the seven suspects in the slashing incident that occurred along 202 Serangoon Road was brought back to Lower Peirce Reservoir on Thursday afternoon (July 26), where he is believed
Paul Pelosi attack suspect sought to take speaker hostage, prosecutors say, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – The man accused of bludgeoning US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer after breaking into the couple's home threatened to take her hostage and break her kneecaps if she lie
Australian tourist haven suffers twin shark attacks, World News,SYDNEY – A girl was in a serious condition and a woman was fighting for her life, Australian authorities said Thursday (Sept 20) after two separate shark attacks at an idyllic beach retreat. The girl was air-lifted to hospital after bei
Siberian tiger kills zookeeper in Zurich, World News,ZURICH – A female Siberian tiger attacked and killed a 55-year-old zookeeper at Zurich's zoo on Saturday (July 4), the authorities said. Rescue crews were unable to save the woman, who died on the spot. A park visitor reported the attack and
Problems in the bedroom? Here are tips to get them across to your man, Lifestyle News,Sex can be a touchy subject, especially when talking about it with your partner. If you want to work on improving your sex life together, you need open, honest communication, tact, respect, and a willingness to acc
'I was glued to the spot': Elderly man attacked by otter along Kallang River, Singapore News,An elderly man's exercise session with his buddies at Upper Boon Keng Road was recently cut short when a group of otters emerged from the nearby Kallang River. Little did he know that he would
Taylor Swift releases song and petition calling for LGBTQ equality, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift on Monday (June 17) released a star-studded music video that scolded social media trolls and urged fans to sign a petition demanding US legal protections for ga
Women more likely to die of heart attack if doctor is male: Study, Health News,TAMPA – Women suffering heart attacks in hospital emergency rooms in the United States are more likely to die if their doctor is a man than a woman, warned a study on Monday (Aug 6). The study was based on more than 500,0
