Angelina Jolie visits Rohingya camp in Bangladesh, Asia News,COX'S BAZAR, BANGLADESH – Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie visited a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh on Monday (Feb 4) ahead of a new UN appeal for nearly one billion dollars to look after the refugee influx. After arriving in t
Duke and Duchess of Sussex warned of mountain lion on the loose near their home, Entertainment News,The 36-year-old Duke and the 39-year-old Duchess have been told that the big cat recently confronted a pet German shepherd in a garden less than two miles from their mansion in Montecito, California.
Yale-NUS suspended student charged with filming upskirt and shower videos of women on campus, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Yale-NUS student who was charged in court on Tuesday (Oct 1) with taking upskirt videos of women and filming them showering on campus had been suspended since March. The liber
'This will go on forever': Ex-NUS student admits to threatening woman he was stalking, Singapore News,A former National University Singapore (NUS) student has admitted to stalking a woman for about a year and illicitly gaining access to her Telegram messages. Ong Jing Xiang, 25, broke into
Xiaomi Pad 6's certification leaks hint at August launch in China, Digital News,An unknown Xiaomi tablet recently received certification approval over at Eurasian Economic Union’s certification website. This was spotted by XiaomiUI, a Xiaomi fan community website. While the certification doesn’
Where to eat & drink: An outdoor durian market, laksa pao fan & more, Lifestyle News,Always on the hunt for new dining spots? We bring you sound bites on where to eat, including new restaurant and eatery openings, the best places for your after-work tipple, and what’s new in the food scene. To have
Man lodges police report after buying fake $10,000 note from online seller; 2 suspects arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man reported the sale of counterfeit notes to the police on Tuesday (Aug 20), after he discovered a $10,000 Orchid Series note he purchased online was fake. Officers from the
Woman fined for lying to policeman about relationship with worker allegedly involved in scam, Singapore News,A former private tuition agency owner was fined $2,000 on Monday (Feb 5) for lying to a policeman when asked about her connections to the main suspect in a cheating scam. Previously, the owne
Cryptoverse: Bitcoin miners get stuck in a bear pit, Money News,Spare a thought for the beleaguered bitcoin miner. In late 2021, miners were the toast of the town with a surefire path to profit: Hook powerful computers up to cheap power, crack fiendishly complex maths puzzles and then sell newly min
Fitness studios 'simply disappeared' overnight, users fear they won't get money back, Singapore News,Several police reports have been lodged against two fitness studios whose outlets have allegedly closed down overnight. Kyklos Studio and its affiliated brand X Fitness are run by Mr A
Man who removed bus stop bench to check its dimensions for flat renovation gets detention, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who wanted to remake his new flat so it resembled a bus stop removed a grey metal bench from an actual stop in Braddell Road in June last year. Tan Ke Wei, 22, took the bench –
Samsung official reportedly confirms plans for a Galaxy Note launch in 2021, Digital News,The Galaxy Note lineup will live on for another year according to a Samsung official. According to Yonhap News, a Samsung official claims that the company still has plans for a Galaxy Note launch in 2021. Altho
Taylor Swift's Lover album breaks new record in China, Entertainment News,US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album Lover broke a new record for an international artist in China on Friday (Aug 30) as it surpassed one million combined total streams, downloads and sales within a week of its
Dennis Chew moves into his new HDB maisonette home just in time for Chinese New Year, Entertainment News,Local radio DJ Dennis Chew is teasing his Instagram followers with a sneak peek at his newly renovated HDB maisonette. Yesterday (Feb 15), the 47-year-old went on the social media platform to ann
Meghan could face estranged father in British court, World News,LONDON – Prince Harry's wife Meghan could face her father in court over the publication of a letter she wrote to him, British media said on Wednesday (Jan 15), as she made a first public appearance in Canada after the couple's
China bans imports of pigs from Indonesia due to African swine fever, China News,BEIJING – China's customs said it has banned imports of pigs, wild boars and related products from Indonesia due to African swine fever. The deadly disease has swept across China itself since being first detected i
Britney Spears bids again to permanently get dad out of her personal affairs, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Lawyers for Britney Spears will again ask a Los Angeles court next month to make official the replacement of her father as her conservator in a long-running battle over control of her perso
JJ Lin sues netizen for defamation, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Homegrown singer JJ Lin has had no shortage of run-ins with netizens the last few months, and is now suing a netizen for defamation. A Chinese law firm, Shanghai Jiuze Law Firm, which says it is representing Lin and his agency JFJ Pr
World food prices hit 10-year peak: Food and Agriculture Organisation, World News,PARIS – World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations (UN) food agency said on Thursday (Oct 7). The Rome
S$346m superyacht linked to Malaysia's 1MDB scandal goes up for auction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A $250 million (S$346 million) luxury yacht linked to a multi-billion dollar scandal at Malaysia's state fund 1MDB has gone up for auction, a government lawyer said on Monday, the first sa
Trump 'very, very disappointed' if North Korea is rebuilding missile site, World News,US President Donald Trump saidon Wednesday he would be \”very, very disappointed\” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un if reports that work is underway to rebuild a missile site are confirmed. Speaking to
Only 14% of Singaporeans feel negatively against foreigners, survey finds, Singapore News,More Singaporeans feel positive than negative about the presence of foreigners here while most do not care one way or the other, polling by government feedback unit Reach has found. A majority also agreed that
SingapoRediscovers Vouchers must not be resold: STB, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – The $100 tourism vouchers that all adult Singaporeans will receive from December are meant for personal use only, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Asked if the vouchers could be transferred or pooled together, Sin
K-pop star Suga tests positive for Covid-19 after BTS return from US, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday (Dec
Keanu Subba Plans Busy Schedule And Return To The Top, Asia News,After almost a year away, Malaysian star Keanu Subba is all set to return to ONE Championship on home soil and put on a show at ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Subba returns to action on Friday, 13 July against “White
Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar army top brass over violence against Rohingya, Asia News,SYDNEY/YANGON – Australia on Tuesday (Oct 23) slapped travel and financial sanctions on five top Myanmar military officers, accused of overseeing brutal violence against Rohingya Muslims by units under thei
By the pool or ferris wheel? Japanese theme park becomes new office for teleworkers, Lifestyle News,TOKYO – The coronavirus pandemic has turned one Japanese theme park into a new workplace for teleworkers, with a haunted house for the bargain. On Thursday, Yomiuriland, an amusement park in Tokyo, la
Hong Kong Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung deeply regrets civil servants taking part in protests, Asia News,HONG KONG – The Hong Kong government said on Tuesday (Nov 5) that it deeply regrets the involvement of civil servants in protests that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis as activist
Google internet balloon spinoff Loon still looking for its wings, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell service soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability of the technology by some potential customers. The company behind the effort, Loon says its b
Keanu Reeves and director depart Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese Hulu series, Entertainment News,Things haven’t exactly gotten off on a good foot for Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese’s The Devil in the White City series. Two months after Keanu Reeves was confirmed to lead the Hulu adaptio
Finland knife attacker was fully aware of his actions: psychiatric assessment, World News,HELSINKI – A Moroccan man charged with two murders and eight attempted murders \”with terrorist intent\” was criminally responsible for his knife attacks in Finland last August, a psychiatric assessment showed on
Myanmar army ruler takes prime minister role, again pledges elections, Asia News,BANGKOK – Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has taken on the role of prime minister in a newly formed caretaker government, state media reported on Sunday, six months after the army seized power from a civil
