PM Lee convenes committee to review data security in public sector, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A public sector data security review committee was convened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday to conduct a review of data security practices across the entire public service, following a series o
Living alone and in need of a hug during global shutdown, Lifestyle News,Six nights a week, Shelley Howard could normally be found at a restaurant or bar in the famous Rush Street area of Chicago, dining out or having a drink with friends. A naturally social person, Howard, 73, regularly posted onli
Rurouni Kenshin anime reboot slices its way to 2023 with first trailer, Entertainment News,Anime classic Rurouni Kenshin, also known as Samurai X, is set to make a grand return to the fray with a reboot series, and fans have now been offered a glimpse of what's to come. A first look at the upco
61-year-old woman killed in Ang Mo Kio accident hit by several vehicles, including the taxi and a bus, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The woman killed in an accident in Ang Mo Kio was hit by several vehicles, including a Tower Transit bus and a Trans-Cab taxi. A 53-year-old male bus driver was arrested
New Zealand reports death of woman after Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, World News,WELLINGTON, Aug 30 – New Zealand on Monday (Aug 30) reported what authorities said was the country's first recorded death linked to the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. The information was released by the health ministry follo
Pope begs Putin to end 'spiral of violence and death', World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis for the first time directly begged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the \”spiral of violence and death\” in Ukraine, saying on Sunday (Oct 2) that the crisis was risking a nuclear escalation
Man arrested for murder after woman, 34, dies from stabbing at Jurong East, Singapore News,[UPDATED Feb 17, 4.12pm] The police have arrested a man who is suspected of murdering a 34-year-old woman at Jurong East. In a press release, the police said that they were alerted to the incident at 11.55pm o
Pampering masks to get for every part of your body including your butt, Lifestyle News,Had a tough day at work? It’s time to delve into your self-care routine. Sure, many people like to treat themselves to “pamper nights” where they unwind with a sheet mask and a glass of wine. But why stop at just
72-year-old woman who died a day after Covid-19 jab had heart attack, wasn’t allergic to vaccine: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has said that there was no indication that a 72-year-old woman who died a day after she received her first Covid-19 jab had had an allergic r
He visits cemeteries in his spare time and takes others on night tours among the dead, Lifestyle News,UnXpected is an original AsiaOne series where we speak to people with unconventional interests to find out what keeps them going despite the sometimes negative perceptions of others When you first m
Woman savaged by pack of dingoes in Australia, World News,SYDNEY – A woman has been savaged by dingoes in the Australian desert, with the mining worker describing how she feared for her life as the pack of wild dogs tore flesh from her legs. Deb Rundle was on her lunch break at a site in the Pilbara
'He was covered in blood': 14-year-old boy unconscious after car hits him in Punggol, Singapore News,A 14-year-old was conveyed to the hospital after he was hit by a car along Sumang Walk in Punggol on Monday (Oct 10). The incident occurred at about 11.20am, reported Shin Min Daily News. A
South Korea probing 2 deaths after AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine: KDCA, Asia News,SEOUL, Wednesday (March 3) – South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they are investigating the deaths of two people after a media report said the pair – both with pre-existing conditions – died within days of
Eight-month-old girl raped in Delhi, Asia News,New Delhi – An eight-month-old Indian girl was Tuesday recovering in hospital after she was raped at her home in Delhi, the latest such case in a country notorious for high levels of sexual violence. The girl's parents rushed her to hospital after
Pfizer says South African coronavirus variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection, World News,CHICAGO – A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if
Ashton Kutcher 'lucky to be alive' after rare disease leaves him unable to see, hear or walk, Entertainment News,Ashton Kutcher had a rare autoimmune disorder that robbed him his ability to see, hear, or walk. The That 70s Show star says he is \”lucky to be alive\” after enduring a \”super ra
Billie Eilish's Bad Guy is top global single for 2019, Entertainment News,LONDON – Billie Eilish's Bad Guy, a pounding song that pokes fun at distorted perceptions, was named as the top global single of 2019 by the record industry. Bad Guy, the fifth single from the 18-year-old American si
'Very shocking': 4 stabbed by assailant at major Shanghai hospital, China News,SHANGHAI – Four people at a renowned Shanghai hospital were wounded by a knife-wielding assailant on Saturday, in the second reported stabbing incident after a Covid-19 lockdown of the financial hub was lifted e
HSA issues advisory on mahogany seeds, or 'sky fruit', after 7 cases of liver injury reported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There have been seven cases of liver injury reported in recent years that are suspected to be linked to eating mahogany seeds, which are more commonly known as sky frui
US FDA warns of rare flesh-eating genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs, Health News,The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and 11 others hospitalised.
Japan beefs up child welfare measures after 'soul-crushing' abuse death of 5-year-old girl, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is taking emergency steps to boost the number of child welfare workers by 60 per cent within five years, spurred by the death of a child whose handwritten notes seeking forgi
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers reportedly split, Entertainment News,Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have reportedly split. The 30-year-old actress and Aaron, 38, have called off their engagement after encountering issues they \”couldn't surmount\”. A source told People: \”It was an amicable
How much will these 4 common pregnancy conditions cost you?, Lifestyle News,Only 8 per cent of pregnancies end up with complications, which is good news for mothers who are worried about potential prenatal complications and emergencies. However, how can the 8 per cent who will experience an unexpect
Meet this Gen Z Cambodian princess praised by Chinese netizens for her beauty and intellect, Lifestyle News,We know all about UK royalty Prince William and Prince Harry, and maybe even Bhutan's adorable little prince. But do you know who Princess Norodom Pongsoriya is? Even though she is a memb
65-year-old woman injured in Bedok e-scooter accident dies in hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 65-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident last Saturday in Bedok died in hospital on Wednesday (Sept 25). Police confirmed Madam Ong Bee Eng had died. A 20-year-old man was
Back from the dead? Stem cells give hope for revival of Malaysia's extinct rhinos, Asia News,Some skin, eggs and tissue samples are all that remain of Malaysia's last rhino, Iman, who died last November after years of failed breeding attempts. Now scientists are pinning their hopes on expe
Photos show Ahn Jae-hyun celebrating birthday with other women but not wife Ku Hye-sun, Entertainment News,Ku Hye-sun posted recently that her husband Ahn Jae-Hyun spoke to other women on the phone even in her presence. The actress also said she woke up early to prepare beef radish soup which he had
