Four passengers die in 'unbearable' heat on Indian train, Asia News,Four people died in \”unbearable\” heat while travelling by train in northern India, which has been in the grip of a heatwave for two weeks, officials and passengers said Tuesday. The four died on Monday while travelling fro
TikTok teams up with National Youth Council for video challenge #BuayPaiseh, Digital News,It’s an unexpected team-up. One is a globally recognised short-form video platform filled with irreverent clips and meme-worthy content. The other is a national coordinating agency for youth affairs. But hey, i
Daily roundup: Little India hawker food guide with best eats of Tekka Centre and Xin Tekka Food Hall – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Little India hawker food guide: Best eats of Tekka Centre and Xin Tekka Food Hall Little India is m
Ankara train crash leaves nine dead, 86 injured, World News,Nine people were killed and nearly 90 injured after a high-speed train crashed into a locomotive in the Turkish capital on Thursday, officials said, becoming the latest rail disaster to hit the country. The accident comes less than six mont
US F-15 fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan's Okinawa, Asia News,TOKYO – A US F-15 fighter jet crashed off the southern coast of Japan on Monday (June 11), local media reported, adding that the jet's pilot ejected and was rescued by Japanese forces. US Forces Japan confirmed the inciden
Indonesian white knights offer $530m rescue plan to troubled water treatment firm Hyflux, Business Wires News,A consortium comprising two major Indonesian groups – conglomerate Salim Group and energy giant Medco Group – has agreed to give Hyflux a S$400 million equity injection, in exchange for a 60
Woodlands and Pasir Ris see first million-dollar resale flats, Money News,SINGAPORE – Prices for Housing Board resale flats edged up for the 23rd consecutive month in May even as fewer units changed hands, suggesting that demand is continuing to outstrip supply, according to flash data from real est
New government office set up to help firms digitise; 10,000 new tech-related jobs expected, Digital News,SINGAPORE – An estimated 10,000 new tech-related jobs are expected in the private sector over the next three years, thanks to a new government office that will encourage public-private partnershi
What to do after you win the TOTO lottery or receive a huge inheritance in Singapore, Money News,Regardless of the state of the economy, something you can always count on is snaking queues outside Singapore Pools outlets in the lead-up to TOTO jackpot draws. With the possibility to win life-changing
Hundreds attend protest against death penalty at Speakers' Corner , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hundreds turned up at Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park on Sunday (April 3), with the venue recently reopened after a two-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They were attending a protest
US pilots reported problems with Boeing 737 MAX, World News,Washington – As US authorities continued to resist pressure Wednesday to ground the Boeing 737 MAX following the latest deadly crash, reports from American pilots surfaced who reported issues with the plane late last year. At least four pil
New Apple apps and new system interactions said to be coming to iOS 16, Digital News,Apple is expected to bring major changes across iOS 16 according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Gurman says there will not be a full redesign of the iOS interface, but there will be new system interactions and \”some f
Producer of new Goonies series teases remake’s story setting, Entertainment News,If everything works out, a shot-by-shot remake of the 1985 kid adventure comedy film The Goonies will finally be streaming on Disney+. Now, this isn’t the first time someone had tried to revive the treasure-hunting adve
Russian, Belarusian athletes can no longer compete in Beijing Paralympics: IPC, World News,Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be able to compete at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Thursday (March 3), following Russia's invasion of Uk
Hundreds protest Hong Kong student's expulsion from university in row over free speech, Asia News,HONG KONG – More than 200 protesters gathered on Thursday (March 7) at a Hong Kong university to condemn the expulsion of a student defending free speech, in what was seen as another incremental si
Japan finds parts of crashed F35-A stealth fighter jet said to have 'significant amount of secrets', Asia News,TOKYO – Japan said it had recovered some debris from a stealth fighter jet that crashed in April, but was still looking for the \”all-important\” memory that could offer clues into
How many calories are in your mooncake – And how to burn them off, Lifestyle News,Mooncakes are sneaky calorie bombs Feasting on mooncakes during mid-autumn festival (which falls on September 13 this year) may be a yearly affair, but you should still keep your servings in check. Mooncakes are notori
Indonesia seizes luxury yacht linked to 1MDB investigation: police, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia on Wednesday seized a luxury yacht on the island of Bali sought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of a multi-billion dollar corruption investigation linked to Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia
Shuttle bus driver filmed playing mobile game while driving suspended from duties , Singapore News,There are floor lights to improve road safety for pedestrians who permanently have their eyes glued to their phones, but what do you do when the smartphone zombie is a driver? A driver for a shuttle bu
Selling your home during Hungry Ghost Festival: Is it any less profitable?, Money News,You may have heard of the excuse used by agents to account for a slow-moving month in August: \”Oh yes, it was the Hungry Ghost Festival, that's why\” For those who are unaware, the \”Ghost Festival\” (\”GF\”) fall
3 dead in Missouri train crash and derailment, World News,An Amtrak train carrying more than 200 passengers derailed in northern Missouri on Monday (June 27) after hitting a dump truck at an uncontrolled crossing, killing two aboard and a person in the truck, and injuring at least 50, officials said
New WHO panel to speed up pandemic response, address shortcomings, World News,GENEVA — The World Health Organisation's governing board agreed on Monday (May 30) to form a new committee to help speed up its response to health emergencies like Covid-19. The UN health agency faced criticism for it
North Korean building work advancing at nuclear site, International Atomic Energy Agency says, Asia News,VIENNA — North Korean building work expanding key facilities at its main nuclear site at Yongbyon is advancing, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi told a quarterly meeting of
Fire rages on supertanker off Sri Lanka, one crew presumed dead, Asia News,COLOMBO – A Filipino crew member missing from a supertanker that caught fire off the Sri Lankan coast is presumed dead, a spokesman for the navy of the Indian Ocean nation said on Friday. The fire was still raging on the New
Dutch find 25 migrants alive in refrigerated truck on British ferry, World News,THE HAGUE – A Dutch ferry crew found 25 migrants in a refrigerated container on a boat sailing to Britain on Tuesday (Nov 19) and forced the vessel to return to port in the Netherlands, police and emergency services said
Many Japan schools opt not to take children to Olympic Games: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Many schools near Tokyo are shunning Olympic and Paralympic events, cancelling more than half the 280,000 tickets reserved for them amid worries that the Games could further spread Covid-19, a Japanese daily said
Have you been naughty? Autonomous robots are checking on bad behaviour in the heartland, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An autonomous robot designed to help weed out bad public behaviour has made its way into the heartland. Called Xavier, it will patrol the neighbourhood in Toa Payoh Central as part of
ANA flight delayed in Japan after pilot drank despite new rules, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's All Nippon Airways said Friday (Feb 22) it was forced to delay a domestic flight earlier this week after a co-pilot failed an alcohol breath test despite new rules. The case came after Japan introduced fr
Malaysia's Anwar walks free after royal pardon, meets Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Jailed Malaysian reformist Anwar Ibrahim was granted a full pardon on Wednesday and walked free from a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, capping dramatic changes in the Southeast Asian country since the governm
For Sakae, it's once bitten, still not shy as firm falls victim to second scam, Business Wires News,Sushi maker Sakae Holdings has found itself in a pickle yet again. The company, which runs a chain of Japanese-themed restaurants including the flagship Sakae Sushi, has had to postpone its annua
NUS committee proposes longer suspensions and expulsion for sexual misconduct offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The committee set up to review how the National University of Singapore (NUS) handles sexual misconduct has recommended tougher penalties for offenders. In an e-mail circular sent to st
Ready for a Singapoliday? Singaporeans to get $100 tourism vouchers in Dec to spend on staycations, attractions and tours, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans aged 18 and above this year will each receive $100 in digital vouchers to spend on staycations, tickets to leisure attractions and local
Woman's Ikea hack shows you how to create your own kitchen island for only $100, Lifestyle News,Buying a home is a big investment in Singapore. And you can't do without renovation and furnishing costs that are upwards of $20,000 for a 4-room HDB flat. So if there's a way for us to get
