Malaysian royals to pick new king after historic abdication, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's nine state rulers will elect a national king Thursday (Jan 24) after the last monarch abdicated the federal throne following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen while on medical l
10 myths about dementia that you didn't know are wrong, Lifestyle News,Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia come with many damaging misconceptions. Here are a few myths to be aware of when you or someone you love is diagnosed with dementia. Dementia: An overview Dementia is a common conditio
12 S. Korea students gain weight 'to dodge military service', Asia News,Twelve inventive South Korean college students deliberately made themselves overweight to dodge mandatory military service, a branch of the armed forces in Seoul said Tuesday. The students — all classical music majors
Sony Music says it acquires Bob Dylan's catalogue of recorded music, Entertainment News,Sony Music Entertainment said on Monday (Jan 24) it has acquired Bob Dylan's catalog of recorded music, including his performances of such popular songs as Blowin in the Wind and Knockin on Heaven'
How Pilates Can Improve Your Posture and Core Strength – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,The human body is a complicated mechanism which is built up on balance, flexibility and power. The body naturally loses its natural harness with time, by sedentary nature, sitting all the time and unconsciously moving. The
47-year-old man dies after falling into waters at East Coast Park, Singapore News,A man died after he fell into the waters at East Coast Park on Saturday (Nov 6). The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a case of suspected drowning that night. They retrieved the
16 sentenced to death after Bangladesh teen burned alive, Singapore News,FENI, Bangladesh – A court in Bangladesh sentenced 16 people to death on Thursday (Oct 24) over the murder of a 19-year-old female student burned alive in April that provoked outrage across the country. Ms Nusrat Jahan Rafi was
Man falls to death from Bukit Batok flat while fleeing drug bust, Singapore News,In a bid to escape the authorities, a man fell to his death from an HDB block along Bukit Batok Street 31 on Monday (Sept 21) afternoon. As Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers forced their way into his rented flat,
Paralysed man walks again with brain-controlled exoskeleton, World News,A French man paralysed in a night club accident can walk again thanks to a brain-controlled exoskeleton in what scientists said Wednesday was a breakthrough providing hope to tetraplegics seeking to regain movement. The patient
Goreng pisang seller in Malaysia faints into a wok of hot oil and dies in freak incident, Malaysia News,An elderly goreng pisang (banana fritters) seller in Penang was preparing her roadside stall for business on Sunday (March 13) when she experienced a bout of dizziness. The next moment, this hawke
Hugged to death: Babysitter in Taiwan smothers baby while getting him to sleep, Asia News,She was just trying to get him to sleep, the woman said. A babysitter in Taipei is believed to have suffocated an 11-month-old boy to death on Monday (April 1). He was an active baby, so she hugged him to coax
Dead or abducted? 48 years later, woman seeks twin sister, Singapore News,It would have been a pair of twins' 48th birthday. But on Sept 2, only one of them was present at the birthday celebration. It was also 48 years since the twins were last together. The two were separated soon after birth,
In wheelchair, paraplegic Lai Chi Wai climbs up skyscraper in Hong Kong, China News,HONG KONG – Lai Chi Wai became the first in Hong Kong to climb more than 250 metres of a skyscraper while strapped into a wheelchair as he pulled himself up for more than 10 hours on Saturday to raise money for spina
Family and friends attend funeral of writer Jin Yong in Hong Kong, Asia News,Red-rimmed eyes marked the send-off on Tuesday (Nov 13) morning for late Chinese gongfu novelist Louis Cha Leung Yung, better known by his pen name Jin Yong. Cha, one of the most prolific writers who counts former Chinese l
She quit her HR job to sell sex toys, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. When Janice Lee quit her well-paying job in Human Resources (HR) after 14 years and began selling and marketing sex
Should I exercise during the coronavirus pandemic? Experts explain the just right exercise, Lifestyle News,So here we are, perfecting our social distancing skills while schools, sports and other forms of social engagement are on indefinite hold, by a dangerous virus named after a (regal) crown. The
India says Zoom 'not a safe platform' for video conferencing, Digital News,BENGALURU – India said on Thursday videoconferencing software Zoom is \”not a safe platform\”, joining other countries that have expressed concern about the security of an application that has become hugely popular wo
Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease, Health News,Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of liver disease, a US study suggests. Breastfeeding has long been tied to health benefits for women, including lower risks for heart
15 things you can do to help a mum with a newborn, Lifestyle News,A new mother will go through a roller-coaster of emotions in the days and weeks following the birth of her child — extreme happiness, frustration, weariness and heart-bursting love. And, while seeing loved ones cuddling her new baby w
10 designer bags carried by Kim Lim on our must-have list, Lifestyle News,Local billionaire heiress, Kim Lim, is the 30-year-old daughter of self-made Singapore billionaire Peter Lim. But that’s not all she’s known for. In fact, there’s more than meets the eye with this heiress. Besides being a soci
British football criticised for cancelling play after queen's death, World News,LONDON – British football has come under fire for its decision to postpone this weekend's round of fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth, with some fans questioning the move in contrast to other sport
Emily Ratajkowski says that motherhood taught her to relinquish 'control' of her body, Entertainment News,Emily Ratajkowski welcomed her son Sylvester into the world with husband Sebastian Bear-McClard earlier this year, and she explained how becoming a mum allowed her to trust her body mo
The case for testing Pfizer's Paxlovid for treating long Covid-19, World News,CHICAGO – Reports of two patients who found relief from long Covid after taking Pfizer Inc's antiviral Paxlovid, including a researcher who tested it on herself, provide intriguing evidence for clinical trials to
What are the different towels that should be in your bathroom?, Lifestyle News,From the refreshing look of clean bath towels to the decorative touch of hand towels neatly stacked in the corner, bath linens can upgrade your bathroom's overall look. Did you know there are different types of towel
Some second-level spending philosophies, Money News,When I shared my annual expense last week, I was not expecting much negativity. This was because it was not the first time I shared these kind of figures. Things are as it is. You could imagine that there is a household having 2 breadwinners earnin
Ask a doctor: I'm not pregnant. Why is my period late?, Lifestyle News,As sure as a gun that you're not pregnant, but your period is late? There are several reasons why. But first, you should be certain that your period is truly behind your schedule. \”Not all women have 28-day menstrual cy
German man dies from infection after being licked by his dog: 2 people infected in S'pore since 2017, both recovered, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two people here have contracted the C. canimorsus infection since 2017 but both have since recovered. The rare disease made headlines on Wednesday (No
Best workout apps to try at home in 2020, Lifestyle News,Worried about heading to the gym during this period, but need your fill of a good workout routine? There are some great workout apps for all budgets (and some for free even!), waiting for you to put on your activewear or settle down on your yo
France battles 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux for third day, World News,HOSTENS, France – More than 1,000 firefighters backed by water-bombing aircraft battled a \”monster\” wildfire near France's wine-growing heartland of Bordeaux for a third day on Thursday (Aug 11), with no let-up
5-year-old died from scald injury; cage could have caused some injuries: Forensic pathologist, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Lacerations on the face and scalp of a five-year-old boy who was allegedly scalded to death by his parents could have been the result of him being kept in a cage meant for the fa
Father kills teen children in Australia murder-suicide, World News,A father shot dead his teenage son and daughter at their home in Australia's biggest city before turning the gun on himself in a \”premeditated and planned\” murder-suicide, police said Friday. The killings in Sydney came just two
Japan approves implanting animals with human stem cells, Asia News,Japan has given the green light to a controversial research process involving implanting animals with human stem cells that could eventually help grow human organs for transplant inside animal hosts. The decision by the education and
China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools, China News,China's State Council has announced tough new curbs on school curricula and ownership of private schools, the latest in a series of measures intended to tighten control of the country's fast-growing education sect
Martin Nguyen Defeats Christian Lee By Decision In Rematch For ONE Featherweight World Title, Asia News,Two-division world champion Martin The Situ-Asian Nguyen made his first successful title defence on Friday, 18 May with a split decision victory over Christian Lee. The Singapore Indoor Stadium wa
Why not shoot to injure knife-wielding man killed in Bendemeer? Shanmugam explains, Singapore News,The recent fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man in Bendemeer has stirred up a discussion on police protocols and whether his death could have been avoided. In a Facebook post shared on Saturday (Marc
Kim Kardashian West will keep posting sexy selfies when she becomes a lawyer, Entertainment News,Kim Kardashian West will keep posting her sexy selfies when she becomes a lawyer. The 40-year-old reality star is currently studying as an aspiring lawyer, and has said that when she finally passes her e
Footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot likely exposed to carbon monoxide before fatal crash, World News,LONDON – Argentinian football player Emiliano Sala's blood showed high levels of carbon monoxide, air accident investigators said on Wednesday (Aug 14), and it was likely the pilot of the plane f
Sea slugs lose heads to rid bodies of parasites, Japan researchers show, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese researchers have shown that a type of sea slug are able to self-decapitate and regrow their bodies, a discovery that could have ramifications for regenerative medicine. The mechanism is believed to be
Obesity may weaken vaccine protection; unvaccinated Omicron patients face risk from variants, 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 has yet to be certified by peer review. Obesi
Shannen Doherty 'lucky to be alive' after cancer battle, Entertainment News,The Beverly Hills, 90210 star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 before thankfully going into remission two years later, and she has now said she doesn't think she'll ever be fully \”on the other sid
Instagram building a standalone shopping app for users: The Verge, Digital News,Facebook Inc's Instagram is working on building a new standalone shopping app, from which users can browse through goods and buy them directly, the Verge reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. It was
Study: Blood test could detect breast cancer 5 years before signs appear, Lifestyle News,Nottingham researchers had recently made a claim that a blood test to detect breast cancer is possible-in fact, five years before clinical signs appear in patients. The claim is based on their research which was
Vietnam considers $81 billion high-speed railway, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country's length with a possible price tag of up to $58.7 billion (S$81 billion), the government said on Sunday (Aug 14). The Southeast Asian country'
Vietnamese women strive to clear war-era mines, Asia News,QUANG TRI, Vietnam – Inching across a field littered with Vietnam war-era bombs, Ngoc leads an all-women demining team clearing unexploded ordnance that has killed tens of thousands of people – including her uncle. \”He died in an explosion. I
'She's been very positive': Friends share updates on Raybe Oh's condition 9 months after Tanjong Pagar car crash, Singapore News,[UPDATE Nov 26] Raybe Oh has returned to Singapore General Hospital for surgery and will remain there for a month, the Straits Times reported on Thursd
What happens when you have a stroke? Here's everything you need to know, Lifestyle News,Are we really that informed about the causes and treatment of stroke in young adults? According to a recent YouGov survey conducted amongst 1,000 Singaporeans, 54 per cent of Singaporeans believe that stroke
Local actress Jin Yinji hospitalised after taking laxatives to lose weight, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Actress Jin Yinji fainted in the toilet and was later hospitalised for inflammation of the colon, after taking laxatives in a bid to lose weight. The 73-year-old spent two days in hospital earl
