From Michelin-starred restaurants to a hawker stall: This chef whips up squid ink and lobster bisque pasta from $6.50, Lifestyle News,These days, you'd have to fork out a pretty penny to get a decent plate of pasta at most eateries. But Nudedles.4, a humble hawker stall that opened on Dec 8 at
Elton John says hello again with resumed goodbye tour, Entertainment News,NEW ORLEANS – Flamboyant British rocker Elton John has resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, returning to the stage in New Orleans after a nearly two-year hiatus. The Tiny Dancer and Crocodile Rock hitmaker, 74, played
Disney's Mulan sparks backlash over ties to Xinjiang, Hong Kong, China News,SHANGHAI – Walt Disney Co’s release of Mulan, which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed
Police in Canada seek man for punching nurse over wife's Covid-19 vaccine shot, World News,MONTREAL – Police in the Canadian province of Quebec are searching for a man they suspect of punching a nurse in the face for giving his wife a Covid-19 vaccine without his consent, a police spokesman sai
US lawsuit over Subway tuna now says chicken, pork, cattle DNA were detected, World News,A new version of a lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised \”100 per ce
Passengers from hell vomit in GrabCar, bite driver and steal dashcam, Singapore News,There are difficult passengers. And then there are passengers from hell. Police are investigating a case where three errant passengers vomited in a GrabCar, shouted at the driver, bit him and stole his in-car camera
'Harder than Everest': Record-breaking female climber stranded in Nepal amid Covid crisis, Asia News,KATHMANDU – Hong Kong resident Tsang Yin Hung, who made the fastest ascent of Mount Everest by any woman, and dozens of other mountaineers from China are unable to get out of Nepal because
Empty hotels, idle boats: What happens when a Pacific island upsets China, Asia News,KOROR, Palau – Empty hotel rooms, idle tour boats and shuttered travel agencies reveal widening fissures in the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, which is caught in an escalating diplomatic tug-of-war between China and
'Half my face began to droop': Kiss92 DJ Divian Nair rushed to hospital, Entertainment News,We often work ourselves through the fatigue but the body has its own way of making you slow down. For local radio DJ Divian Nair, it came in the form of a serious health scare. The 35-year-old who h
Stamp Fairtex Paves The Way For Female Martial Artists, Asia News,Without knowing it, Stamp Fairtex’s time inside the ONE Super Series arena has inspired both children and women to take up martial arts as a form of exercise, self-defense, and as a profession. It’s an honor and privilege that comes w
Bottoms up? The drink Ong Ye Kung chugged at Sembawang kopitiam isn't beer, Singapore News,It's not every day that you catch a minister walking around a coffeeshop, and downing drinks at that. TikTok user Tony_chai_oe had the fortune of bumping into Health Minister Ong Ye Kung at a coffee
First tuna auction at Japan's 'new Tsukiji' market in Toyosu, Asia News,TOKYO – The cries of the raucous pre-dawn tuna auction rang out for the first time at Tokyo's new fish market on Thursday (Oct 11), just days after the world-famous Tsukiji site closed the door on its 83-year
Ukraine says 'Battle of Donbas' has begun, Russia pushing in east, World News,Russian forces launched a new offensive push along most of Ukraine's eastern flank on Monday (April 18) and the \”Battle of Donbas\” has now begun, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and senior officials s
33 dead in suspected arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio, Asia News,A suspected arson attack at an animation production company in Japan killed 33 people and injured dozens more on Thursday, after a man reportedly doused the building with flammable liquid and shouted \”drop dead.\” A motive for the
Not too close, but close enough: JJ Lin wows a sell-out crowd in his first Singapore concert in 2 years, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – About 2,000 fans flocked to see Singapore superstar JJ Lin in concert on Saturday (Nov 27) at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), and they did not have to
Darts player dies after second stroke at 32, Singapore News,Local darts player Tan Xing Yong, 32, died after he suffered a second stroke, Lianhe Wanbao reported. He had been recuperating from a stroke in the hospital when he suffered a second stroke. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, Tan remaine
With boosters, masks and Green Pass, Israel sees a Covid-19 wave in retreat, World News,JERUSALEM – Four months into one of its worst Covid-19 outbreaks, Israel is seeing a sharp drop in new infections and severe illness, aided by its use of vaccine boosters, vaccine passports and mask mandates, sci
New survey reveals best employers in Singapore, Singapore News,Employees have spoken and the top organisations to work for in Singapore have emerged. Singapore's Best Employers 2020, a ranking of the 150 most attractive firms and institutions, was released today based on the results of a new su
Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew stuns Chinese legend Lin Dan to claim Thai Masters title, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He was dubbed the \”Chinese Slayer\” after eliminating four shuttlers from China in his fairy-tale run from the men's singles qualifiers to the final of the US$150,000 (S$
South Korean firm's smart dog collar tells owners what's in a bark, Digital News,SEOUL – A South Korean startup has developed an AI-powered dog collar that can detect five emotions in canines by monitoring their barks using voice recognition technology. The Petpuls collar can tell pet owne
Vietnam sets Covid-19 vaccination targets as new curbs unrolled, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam aims to vaccinate 50per cent of people aged 18 or older by the end of this year and 70 per cent by the end of March, 2022, the health ministry said on Friday (July 9), as tighter coronavirus curbs were imposed
Ex-Indian army officer bludgeons six to death with iron rod in 'random street killing spree', Asia News,A \”mentally disturbed\” former army officer beat six people to death with an iron rod on Tuesday in a street killing spree that sparked panic in an Indian city, police said. Former army l
Hong Kong's zero-Covid-19 policy keeps movers busy, gives recruiters headaches, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's zero-Covid-19 policy is driving foreign talent out of the financial hub and putting off newcomers even as some firms offer pay packages not seen since the lavish days before t
Facebook apologises for censoring prehistoric Venus statue, World News,VIENNA – Facebook apologised on Thursday (March 1) for censoring the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf figurine, considered a masterpiece of the paleolithic era. \”Our advertising policies do not allow nudity or implied nudity but w
Japan business community seeks further relaxation of border controls, Asia News,TOKYO — Japan's business community issued a joint statement on Friday (June 10) seeking further relaxation of border controls, as the country begins a gradual easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions. The statement by
Canada to stop providing security for Harry and Meghan, World News,TORONTO – Canada will no longer provide security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Canadian government said on Thursday, once the couple are no longer working members of the British royal family in the coming weeks. The Royal C
Coronavirus was 'not man-made or genetically modified': US spy agency, World News,WASHINGTON – The top US spy agency said for the first time on Thursday (Apr 30) that the American intelligence community believes the COVID-19 virus that originated in China was not man-made or genetically mo
Your next face mask could light up upon detecting the coronavirus, say researchers, Lifestyle News,Nasal swab tests are currently used for Covid-19 testing to determine if a person has contracted the coronavirus. For those who have gone through it or have witnessed how it's done, they detailed
Traffic accident leaves motorcyclist pinned under taxi but witness wants to know if he is Chinese, Singapore News,It was a gruesome sight to behold along Jurong West Street 24 last night (June 16), when a motorcyclist was pinned under a TransCab taxi following a traffic accident. With blood pooling
Video games battle for the cloud as industry girds for change, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – The knock-down, drag-out battle in the video game world heads to the cloud as the premier industry event looks to adapt to a consumer shift to streaming services. New blockbuster titles will be on centre stag
New Zealand's Ardern keeps going as earthquake disrupts live event, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, paused briefly as an earthquake rattled the capital Wellington on Friday (Oct 22) while she was addressing the nation in a coronavirus briefing, but the
North Korea tells South Korean president to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Friday (Aug 19) South Korea's president should \”shut his mouth\” after he reiterated that his country wa
India reports biggest 24-hour rise in coronavirus cases as lockdown eases, Asia News,MUMBAI – India registered some 6,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday (May 22), the country's biggest jump in 24 hours, as New Delhi eases a nationwide lockdown and airlines prepare to resume some d
Mongolian president placed under quarantine after returning from China: State media, Asia News,ULAANBAATAR – Mongolia's President Battulga Khaltmaa and other government officials have submitted to a 14-day quarantine after returning home from their visit to China, the state news agency Montsame
218 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 6 in community, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 218 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Tuesday noon (June 9), taking Singapore's total to 38,514. These include six community cases and all are work pass holders, said the Ministry of Health (
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege, World News,WASHINGTON – US authorities unveiled indictments on Tuesday (Sept 13) of a lucrative human smuggling operation that allegedly included moving migrants in suitcases and water tanks from the US–Mexico border, as
Hong Kong Disneyland closes over China virus fears , Asia News,Hong Kong's Disneyland announced it was shutting its doors on Sunday until further notice over the deadly virus outbreak in central China, a day after city authorities classified the crisis as an emergency. The park said it was taki
'Shield Girl': A face of calm amid tension in Hong Kong protests, Asia News,A lone figure sat quietly on the ground in front of a row of Hong Kong riot policemen armed with helmets, vests and shields. Even as night fell, the woman sat there meditating. Pictures of her have made the rounds
Grab eyes Singapore banking licence as regulator studies virtual banks: Sources, Singapore News,HONG KONG/SINGAPORE – Grab, Southeast Asia's most valuable start-up, is exploring a move into Singapore banking as regulators in the Southeast Asian city-state consider allowing online-only banks, fo
Manhunt leads to suspect after five bodies found in Tennessee, World News,A suspect in the killings of seven people in rural Tennessee was shot and captured by police after an hours-long manhunt triggered by the discovery of the bodies in two separate homes, authorities said on Sunday. Michael Cummi
Apple debuts credit card as it readies TV+ launch, Digital News,Apple on Tuesday launched a smartphone-generation credit card in the US and moved closer to hitting the hot streaming television market with a new subscription service. The moves come as Apple shifts to emphasise digital content and oth
Glenn Yong's school visit has students screaming; one marks chair 'for good luck' after he sits on it, Entertainment News,His visit might have been the highlight of the year for these secondary school students. On his Instagram Stories today (Aug 23), Glenn Yong shared clips and pictu
South Korea reports more than 500 new coronavirus cases, highest since March, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases, the highest since March, as the country grapples with a third wave of infections, Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said on Thursday (Nov 26). Mr Par
Outrage in South Korea after stalker stabs young woman to death in public toilet, Asia News,For three years, a South Korean man stalked a younger colleague, harassing her with hundreds of phone calls and messages and illegally filming her after she rejected his advances. She reported him to the poli
Wes Bentley thanks Robert Downey Jr. for saving him from drug addiction, Entertainment News,Wes Bentley has thanked Robert Downey Jr. for saving him from drug addiction. The Yellowstone actor has revealed that Robert opening up about his drug use inspired him to get help when he was in the grip of a
