We try it first: McDonald's new Salted Egg Yolk Loaded Fries, Peach Pie and Pandan Soft Serve, Food News,Has everyone gotten enough of salted egg yolk everything yet? No? Good news for you then, because McDonald's has just launched its new menu, featuring Salted Egg Yolk Loaded Fries, as w
US official wounded in Sri Lanka Easter bombing dies from her injuries in Singapore, Asia News,COLOMBO – A US official wounded in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday suicide bombings has died in hospital, raising the total number killed to 258, including 45 foreigners, officials said on Wednesday (May 8)
Sony is letting customers bring home its headphones and soundbars to test out for 7 days, Digital News,Lauded for its great noise-canceling performance and long battery life, the Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones have a sticker price of $549. Which is no chump change and thus hard to justify if yo
Philippine journalist murdered, media groups demand protection, calling it a 'blow to press freedom', Asia News,A Philippine journalist has been shot dead while driving in the country's capital, police said on Tuesday (Oct 4), prompting condemnation from media groups and activists, wh
Thailand's tuk tuks, tour buses and boats marooned at Lunar New Year, Asia News,BANGKOK – Parked in rows with many gathering dust and cobwebs, hundreds of “tuk tuk” motorised rickshaws, tour buses and boats lie silent across the Thai capital of Bangkok, after suffering a twin blow from the coro
Don't be silent: How a 22-year-old woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief, Asia News,TOKYO – When a 22-year-old Japanese college student launched an online campaign against the powerful Tokyo Olympics chief and the sexist remarks he made, she was not sure it would go very far. But in
Samsung has a new colour option for the Galaxy S22, Digital News,Samsung just announced a new colour option for the Galaxy S22. The new colour, bora purple is touted by the South Korean company as one that \”embodies optimism and a sense of calm.\” Bora is also the Korean word for purple. The Galaxy S
Modi introduces imported cheetahs to India on his birthday, Asia News,LONDON/NEW DELHI – Eight radio-collared African cheetahs step out on to the grassland of Kuno National Park in central India, their final destination after a 5,000-mile (8,000 km) journey from Namibia that has drawn criticism from
Germany records highest daily Covid-19 deaths since February, World News,BERLIN – Germany recorded the highest number of deaths from Covid-19 since February on Wednesday (Dec 8) as it battles to stop a fourth wave of the pandemic. A total of 69,601 new infections were reported, 2,415 more than the s
At least 24 believed dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio, Asia News,TOKYO – At least 24 people are feared dead in a suspected arson attack on an animation company in the Japanese city of Kyoto on Thursday (July 18), a fire department official told AFP. The official said one pers
Mount Everest, the high-altitude rubbish dump, World News,Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world's highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending climbers pay little attention to the ugly footprint they leave behind. Fluorescent tents, discar
God of War Ragnarok pays touching tribute to fallen developer with sidequest, Digital News,The recently launched God of War Ragnarok has received plenty of acclaim both from critics and the community alike, lauded for gameplay and storytelling for the latest adventures of Kratos and Atreus. However,
UK to grant visas to graduates from Singapore universities, World News,LONDON — Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the \”best and brightest\” workers. Since leaving the Eur
Here's what to expect from Apple's WWDC 2020, according to Bloomberg, Digital News,Apple's WWDC 2020 will be held in a few days and Bloomberg has provided an outline of what to expect at the online event. Besides making a major announcement about its decision to move away from Intel c
Activision delays Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 beyond 2022, Digital News,In what has surely become a norm for the gaming industry, Activision Blizzard has announced delays for both Diablo IV and Overwatch 2. Although there were rumblings about such developments, the official word came out of the recent
Robin Williams' son praises late father for being an 'inspiration' to others, Entertainment News,Robin Williams' son Zak has praised his late father for being an \”inspiration\” to others on the seventh anniversary of his death. The Hollywood legend tragically took his own life aft
Australians rescued from rooftops as torrential rain ravages rural towns, World News,SYDNEY — Hundreds of residents in flood-ravaged Australia's southeast were rescued by helicopter and boat after rivers rose rapidly on Tuesday (Nov 15), cutting off entire towns and inundating houses, highways,
The new Funan Mall is on track for its slated opening in Q2 2019, Digital News,The new Funan Mall has just obtained its TOP (Temporary Occupancy Permit) and slated to open its doors by Q2 this year. The new Funan Mall has a total floor area of 887,000 square feet, which is about 85% larger than its
Mission:SG – Costa Rican Ambassador Iris Manzanares Murillo, Singapore News,There are now more than 10 women ambassadors in Singapore and the group has been growing over the past few years. However, in the local diplomatic circle, women ambassadors are still considered quite rare. In this episode, f
The Book of Boba Fett vs Peacemaker: Where did Boba go wrong?, Entertainment News,The Book of Boba Fett and Peacemaker kicked off in the same week but their fortunes could not be more different. Nobody expected Peacemaker to be any good and it turned out to be a hit, underscored by great writing and
Crews battle wildfires in US West as smoke travels the world, World News,As fire crews continued to battle deadly wildfires sweeping the western United States, thousands of evacuees in Oregon and other states faced a daily struggle while scientists in Europe tracked the smoke on Wednesday as it spre
'Can't afford then don't eat': Restaurant and customer squabble over coupon redemption, Singapore News,[UPDATE: March 26] The issue between the restaurant and the customer has been solved amicably, Fave told AsiaOne on Friday (March 26). Fave said it clarified the conditions of t
Instagram adds shopping feature for US users, Digital News,Facebook Inc's Instagram is trialing a feature that lets US users shop from the photo-sharing app by using a \”checkout\” option on items tagged for sale, the company said on Tuesday. The move is in line with Facebook's plan to monet
Coronavirus: Malaysia reports 36 new infections, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian health authorities on Monday (April 20) reported 36 new coronavirus cases, the lowest daily rise since the government imposed curbs on movement and business to contain the spread of the pandemic a month ago. The
2 more suspected Wuhan virus cases in Singapore; both isolated as precaution, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two people who travelled to Wuhan have been diagnosed with pneumonia, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday evening (Jan 17). They are a 64-year-old male Chinese national and a 61-year-old
First look at Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor (unmasked) in Thor: Love and Thunder, Entertainment News,After Marvel fans went wild over the trailer of Thor: Love and Thunder last month, here comes the slow drip of teases until the movie releases on July 7, 2022. Today, we have Thor: Love and Thunder
Everything you need to know to turn your BTO into a home, Lifestyle News,After key collection comes inspection and protection. The wait is nearly over! While it is time to finally collect your keys and take a first look at your new space, there is still loads to be done. In fact, you might want to t
Homeless Thai man leaves life savings to temple, Asia News,It's never easy to give without expecting anything in return, but that's just what one homeless man in Thailand did. The man, identified only as Ta Toi, made headlines after his final act of donating his life savings to a temple in
From outdoor spin to military-style training: 9 affordable fitness classes to try out during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) , Lifestyle News,With new Covid-19 regulations prohibiting high-intensity workouts at indoor fitness studios and gyms from May 8, it's back to home workouts for many of us. (R
Latest Hogwarts Legacy trailer shows off magic of PS5 features, Digital News,Just two months ago, we got a closer look at the magic awaiting players in Hogwarts Legacy thanks to the State of Play presentation. While it is not an exclusive, a new trailer released by Warner Bros. Games and Sony Intera
Diablo Immortal invites Asia Pacific to hell on June 22, Digital News,It has been a long time coming, and after confirming that it will release on both mobile and PC on June 2, Blizzard has dropped more details regarding the rollout of Diablo Immortal in Asia Pacific, slated for a delayed launch on
What to do at USS's new psychedelic Minions experience, Lifestyle News,Calling all Minion fans — it's time to go bananas! Meet your favourite Minions and have a Gru-vy time at Universal Studios Singapore's Groovy Summer from now until Aug 14. From meet-and greets such as the Minion Fu
Daily roundup: Son declares mother dead and tries to claim $3.7 million from insurance – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Son declares mother dead and tries to claim $3.7 million from insurance Rock had declared that his mother Talat F
