Bangladesh sentences six militants to death for killing gay activists, Asia News,DHAKA – Six members of an Islamist militant group were sentenced to death on Tuesday (Aug 31) by a court in Bangladesh for the brutal killing of two gay rights campaigners five years ago. Xulhaz Mannan, 35, the editor o
BigBang's agency YG Entertainment terminates Seungri's contract, apologises for not disciplining artists well, Asia News,South Korean artiste management agency YG Entertainment made an official announcement today (March 13) that they would be terminating their contract with Seungri, a memb
I have a 5-room HDB flat with columns that can’t be removed and are an eyesore – are there any better layout ideas?, Lifestyle News,Dear StackedHomes, I plan to renovate my five-room HDB apartment but have no clue how to make the house spacious and functional. It's a combination of two three-ro
Teen who sexually assaulted 10 girls and was exposed on Twitter convicted, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A teen lured young girls he met in school or on social media to his flat in Bukit Batok before sexually assaulting them. He was only 14 years old when he first started committing the offences. Betwe
Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: Here's what you need to know, Lifestyle News,Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and all the associated misinformation. If you’re pregnant and/or due to give birth soon, it’s best to get information from trusted
Should investors be worried about the Wuhan virus?, Money News,Sadly, the Wuhan Virus is proving more devastating than earlier expected. The latest figures this morning showed that the death toll had already risen to 170, with more than 7,800 cases confirmed. These numbers are almost certain to mush
S. Korea doctors protest over tougher abortion restrictions, Asia News,South Korea, one of the few industrialised countries where abortion is largely illegal, has introduced tougher regulations on the procedure, prompting nearly 2,000 doctors to refuse to carry out terminations in protest.Legally, t
'What misunderstanding': Did Eleanor Lee and Glenn Yong throw barbs at each other over social media?, Entertainment News,Just when you thought the brawl was over, both sides have thrown in sucker punches after the bell. In an Instagram post on Monday (Aug 8), local actor Glenn Yong appeare
$1.25m 4-D win: Wife has equal share in husband's prize money, rules apex court, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's apex court has ruled that the lottery winnings of a spouse are part of a couple's matrimonial assets to be shared equally, when the ticket is bought with the intenti
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
R. Kelly accused of sex with teen girl in 1990s as indictment is updated , Entertainment News,Singer R. Kelly, already facing trial in three states on sexual abuse, child pornography, kidnapping and obstruction of justice charges, has been hit with an updated indictment in Chicago stemming from a ne
Vietnam woman in Kim Jong Nam case in new release bid, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Vietnamese woman on trial for assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother is expected to learn next week whether her second bid for freedom has succeeded, her lawyer said Thursday (March 28). Doan Thi Huo
'Systematically groomed and sexualised victim': Man accused of sexually abusing daughter since she was 4, raping her when she was 12, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When his daughter was still in kindergarten, a man allegedly told her to commit an indecent act on him in the toilet, and when sh
Leong Sze Hian didn't attempt to ascertain truth when sharing article with false allegations: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Leong Sze Hian may not have known that the allegations he shared were false, but he made no attempt to ascertain the truth either way, said Prime Minister Lee Hsie
Taiwan says 'risk' to its Trans-Pacific trade pact application if China joins first, Asia News,TAIPEI – There is a \”risk\” to Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) if China joins first, Taiwan’s government said on Thur
Joe Biden says he is 'doing well,' working after testing positive for Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the US, has tested positive for Covid-19, is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue working but in isolation, the White H
Apple Watch Series 7 gets rare $40 discount,Apple’s latest and greatest smartwatch is equipped with several improvements you’ll definitely like. What you’ll love more is the rare discount on the …
Facebook rejects request to release Myanmar officials' data for genocide case, Asia News,YANGON – Facebook has objected to a request from Gambia, which has accused Myanmar at the World Court of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, to release posts and communications by members of Myan
Humans will not 'migrate' to other planets, Nobel winner says, World News,Humans will never migrate to a planet outside of Earth's solar system because it would take far too long to get there, Swiss Nobel laureate Michel Mayor said Wednesday. Mayor and his colleague Didier Queloz were
Man to be released this week after killing abusive daughter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For years, a \”selfless, loving and devoted father\” tirelessly cared for his demanding adult daughter, who scolded her parents incessantly, constantly found fault with them and even made them bow before her. The u
Antonio Banderas: My heart attack changed my life, Entertainment News,Antonio Banderas' heart attack in 2017 \”changed\” his life. The 59-year-old actor was rushed to hospital back in 2017 after suffering chest pains while exercising which was later discovered to be a heart attack, and he has now
'I feel like the world is coming to an end': Singaporean feared the worst for her family in Ukraine, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For more than two hours on Sunday (Feb 27), she went through an emotional roller coaster. Singaporean Nathalia Lossovska felt dread, anxiety, and even thought tha
Survival guide: Bringing a toddler to a wedding, Lifestyle News,So you’ve been invited to a wedding. And you said yes. But you also have a toddler that you’re taking. Now what? Don’t panic. It can be done gracefully and you can even end up having fun all night. Here are a few little tips and tricks
15 tips for healthy and safe Ramadan fasting, Lifestyle News,Ain is just another small-town film buff who treats her car rides as a stage to belt out show tunes and musicals. It is not a strange sight to spot her talking to her 14 cats at home, or arguing with her grandma over having too many (and c
What sss-social distancing? 3-metre-long King Cobra slithers to Marsiling MRT , Singapore News,When the cat is away, the mice will play. While most people are cooped up at home during the circuit breaker, a three-metre-long King Cobra was spotted taking a stroll near Marsiling MRT on Sunday (May 3)
Jussie Smollett hoax charge dropped by Chicago prosecutors, prompting mayor's rebuke, Entertainment News,CHICAGO – Chicago prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges accusing \”Empire\” actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime, a stunning move that drew the fury of the city's police s
Ex-actor Huang Yiliang found guilty of assaulting Bangladeshi employee, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Retired local actor-director Ng Aik Leong, better known as Huang Yiliang, has been convicted of assaulting his Bangladeshi worker in 2018. The Singaporean, now 59, used a metal scraper to hit Mr Ja
SIA's much-coveted limited-edition batik mahjong set is back with a new look and costs $388, Lifestyle News,If you missed out on Singapore Airlines' (SIA) previous launch of their highly-coveted batik mahjong set, this is your chance to snag it. The set is back by popular demand and is now
Bangladesh girl burned to death on teacher's order: Police, Asia News,DHAKA – A schoolgirl was burned to death in Bangladesh on the orders of her head teacher after she reported him for sexually harassing her, police said Friday (April 19). The death of 19-year-old Nusrat Jahan Rafi last week s
Parliament: Bionix did not stop reversing in CFC Liu Kai incident despite repeated commands, says Ng Eng Hen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Bionix armoured vehicle which collided into the Land Rover that Corporal First Class Liu Kai was driving, leading to his death, did not stop reversing despite
10 Covid-19 community cases on May 3, 8 linked to Tan Tock Seng Hospital cluster, Singapore News,There are 17 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore as of Monday (May 3) noon, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Of these, 10 are from the community and none in the dormitories. The new cases are
Australia Omicron variant spreads, testing reopening plans, World News,MELBOURNE – The Omicron coronavirus variant spread in Australia on Saturday, testing plans to reopen the economy as a cluster in Sydney grew to 13 cases and an infection was suspected in the state of Queensland. Federal authoriti
Blogger Leong Sze Hian to appeal High Court judgment against him, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Blogger Leong Sze Hian, who is being sued for defamation by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will appeal a High Court judgment against him. In a written judgment last week, Justice Aedit Abdullah dismissed Mr
2 endangered Asian leopard cats abandoned at Bukit Batok HDB block rescued by Acres, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two Asian leopard cats were rescued by the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) after being abandoned at a Housing Board block in Bukit Batok. Acres deputy chief executiv
US in criminal probe of China's Huawei: Report, China News,US authorities are in the \”advanced\” stages of a criminal probe that could result in an indictment of Chinese technology giant Huawei, a report said Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, said the Department of Ju
Covid-19 mortality was 1.4% in outbreak epicentre: Study, China News,The novel coronavirus proved deadly in 1.4 per cent of all people infected in the Chinese outbreak city of Wuhan, far lower than global estimates of the killer pandemic, researchers said Thursday. COVID-19 cases are soaring, with m
Singapore crypto billionaire looking to buy $48.8m GCB as trustee for 3-year-old, Money News,Zhu Su, Singapore crypto billionaire and his wife, Tao Yaqiong Evelyn, were recently granted an option to buy a GCB in Yarwood Avenue for $48.8 million. This property will be bought in trust under their thre
Afghan woman shot, blinded, for getting a job, World News,KABUL – The last thing 33-year-old Khatera saw were the three men on a motorcycle who attacked her just after she left her job at a police station in Afghanistan’s central Ghazni province, shooting at her and stabbing her with a knife in the
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong receives 30-month jail term from Seoul court, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean court sentenced Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong to 2½ years in prison, the court said on Monday (Jan 18), which will have major ramifications for his leadership of the tech giant a
The Apple MagSafe Charger (2m) is $14 Off,Get convenient wireless charging for your compatible AirPods or iPhone with a MagSafe charger. Today, the official MagSafe charger (2 meters) is down to …
US probing 2 new blood clot cases after J&J's Covid-19 vaccine, World News,WASHINGTON – Two new cases of blood clots after administration of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine are being investigated by federal health officials, the US Centres for Disease Control and Preve
5 hidden secrets of Changi Airport to check out before catching your next flight, Lifestyle News,With international travel slowly but surely resuming around the world, many people we know have already booked their first flights out since the pandemic. That means taking a trip out to Changi Airport —
All of Us Are Dead star Yoon Chan-young is the first ambassador for Coach Korea, Lifestyle News,He started out acting when he was 13, having sealed roles in several films and shows, including Mothers, Birthday, Dr. Romantic, The Bride of Habaek, The King in Love, Still 17, Do You Like Brahms, and mo
Harvard does not discriminate against Asian-Americans in admissions, judge rules, World News,A US judge on Tuesday ruled that Harvard is right to consider race when admitting students, rejecting claims that the prestigious university discriminates against Asian-American applicants. A lawsuit, backed
Juncker in full health, EU says, after 'stumble' photo, World News,BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Commission dismissed suggestions on Tuesday that the head of the EU executive, Jean-Claude Juncker, was in poor health after pictures were published that appeared to show him stumbling at a
Coronavirus: 64-year-old Indonesian man who died in Singapore was first hospitalised in Jakarta for pneumonia, Singapore News,An Indonesian man died of Covid-19 in Singapore on Saturday (March 21). The 64-year-old patient died at 10.15am at Singapore's National Centre for Infections Diseases (N
Master these idiot-proof tricks for perfectly groomed eyebrows in seconds, Lifestyle News,Your brows are important in framing your face, and in this new norm where we have to wear masks out every day, eyebrows are more important than ever. Regardless whether you still like the straight Korean brows,
WHO says Australia exported listeria-tainted melons to 9 countries, including Singapore , Singapore News,GENEVA – Melons contaminated with deadly listeriosis bacteria were exported to at least nine countries from Australia, where an outbreak has killed seven people and caused one miscarriage, the Wo
Covid-19: Ren Ci Community Hospital nurse and Kranji Lodge 1 worker among 8 community cases on Wednesday, Singapore News,[UPDATE 11.20 PM] A total of 570 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore today (May 20), but there is an increase in the number of community cases from yesterday. I
More Singapore parents are having 100-day celebration party for new baby, Lifestyle News,Traditional full-month parties are so 2015. More Singapore parents now prefer to wait until Baby turns 100 days old before throwing a grand celebration. While it's been gaining momentum here in the last thr
Fight breaks out at Woodlands coffee shop after drinking session escalates into 'private settlement', Singapore News,A dispute broke out after a drinking session involving two groups of patrons at a coffee shop in Woodlands on Saturday night (March 27). In response to a Stomp query, the po
5 earning and spending trends we learned from SingStat's Household Expenditure Survey 2017/18, Lifestyle News,Last month, SingStat released the long-awaited results of the quinquennial Household Expenditure Survey 2017/18. For those who are not aware the Household Expenditure Survey (HES) is co
Super Nintendo World's new videos show off the Mario Kart ride and more, Digital News,We can’t travel to Japan right now, but at least we have these videos. Super Nintendo World opened up at Universal Studios Japan on Thurs (Feb 4), opening up the floodgates of new videos and pictures taken by
Thai court to decide on PM Prayut's tenure on Sept 30, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday set Sept 30 as a date to deliver its verdict on the tenure of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, in a case that seeks to determine when he reaches an eight-year limit as p
6 Singaporeans die of Covid-19 complications; 2,553 new infections, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six Singaporeans, aged 78 to 93, have died of complications linked to Covid-19, taking Singapore's virus death toll to 239. Four were men and two were women, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monda
Schemes to help families tide over Covid-19 crisis: Key highlights, Singapore News,New schemes have been launched and existing ones enhanced to help lower-income families affected by Covid-19. Here are some key highlights. More details are available here. Covid-19 Support Grant Who is it for? Singap
Japanese 'baby factory' man wins custody of 13 kids born to Thai surrogates, Asia News,A Bangkok court on Tuesday granted a Japanese man \”sole parent\” rights to 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers, a ruling that paves the way for him to take custody of the group. Mitsuto
When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans, Digital News,OAKLAND, Calif. – Used by two-thirds of the world's 100 biggest banks to aid lending decisions, credit scoring giant Fair Isaac Corp and its artificial intelligence software can wreak havoc if something goes wrong. That crisis nearly c
3 finance questions to ask before a divorce, Lifestyle News,Parties to a divorce are impacted financially in two primary ways: The division of their matrimonial assets The order for maintenance payments that the court may make. In each, the law sets out provisions that the court is required to take
Man arrested for allegedly attempting to extort $500,000 from Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (Sept 30) for allegedly attempting to extort $500,000 from Standard Chartered Bank. The police said that they received a report last Thursday (Se
Australia relaxes Covid-19 testing rules amid Omicron surge, World News,SYDNEY – Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun Covid-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000
After aggressive mass testing, Vietnam says it contains Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,HANOI – Businessman Phan Quoc Viet was making his usual prayers at a pagoda in Tay Ninh, a province in southern Vietnam, when the government official's call came. It was late January, just after the Lunar New Y
12 things you can buy with the money spent on an iPhone 12, Lifestyle News,Mini, 12, Pro, or Pro Max? How about broadening your horizons beyond the latest and the greatest from Cupertino instead? 2020 has been an unusual year, to say the least. However, things seem to be humming along smoothly at Ap
Jail for advertising firm owner who punched Roxy Square security supervisor, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The drunken owner of an advertising firm, who could not find an unlocked exit at Roxy Square shopping centre, assaulted a security supervisor even though the latter offered to show him the way out
Former property agent charged with renting out homes for illegal short-term stays back in court, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Another former property agent has been charged with renting out residential properties for illegal short-term stays. Joel Su Jiqing, 38, is facing six counts of renting out pro
F1 would welcome an openly gay driver, says Vettel, World News,LONDON – Formula One would now welcome its first openly gay driver, according to Germany's four times world champion Sebastian Vettel. The championship, which started in 1950, has had only male drivers on the starting grid since 197
UN states agree to $8b peacekeeping budget, averting shutdown, World News,NEW YORK – United Nations member states agreed on Tuesday (June 29) to a budget of some $6 billion (S$ 8 billion) for the world body's 12 peacekeeping missions for the next year, diplomats said, narrowly averting a possib
US approved secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia, World News,WASHINGTON – US Energy Secretary Rick Perry has approved six secret authorizations by companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia, according to a copy of a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The Trum
Netflix dismisses lawsuit against creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, Entertainment News,Netflix Inc dropped its lawsuit against the creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical after reaching a settlement, according to person familiar with the matter. The streaming service filed a copyr
Philippine news site chief and Duterte critic freed on bail after latest arrest, Asia News,MANILA – The head of a Philippine news website known for critical reports about President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail hours after she was re-arrested at a Manila airport on Friday on charges she had viol
IMDA fines M1 and StarHub $610,000 in total for internet disruptions during circuit breaker, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two telcos here have been slapped with fines totalling $610,000 for causing internet service disruptions during the circuit breaker period which affected many Singaporeans working
Pungent 'J-Queen' durians sell for $1,350 in Indonesia, Asia News,JAKARTA – An Indonesian variety of the durian – a pungent, spiky fruit considered a delicacy across many parts of Asia – has been sold in a store on the island of Java for a hefty US$1,000 (S$1,350) per fruit. The \”J-Queen\”
48-year-old man arrested for damaging PAP posters in Woodlands, Singapore News,The police have arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly damaging election posters belonging to the People's Action Party (PAP). In a statement today (July 5), the police confirmed that they received a report about P
Ex-City Harvest Church leader Chew Eng Han found guilty of attempting to leave Singapore illegally, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A court has convicted former City Harvest Church (CHC) leader Chew Eng Han of attempting to leave Singapore illegally. On Wednesday (Dec 12), District Judge Victor Yeo also
Apple to pay up to $700mil to settle lawsuit over slow iPhones, Digital News,Apple Inc has agreed to pay up to US$500 million (S$700 million) to settle litigation accusing it of quietly slowing down older iPhones as it launched new models, to induce owners to buy replacement phones or batteries. The
10 things Black Widow reveals about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Entertainment News,With Black Widow hitting theatres and giving fans Natasha Romanoff’s one final great adventure, we can’t help but wonder how this movie impacts the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), especially
SIM student and Ion Orchard cleaner among 5 unlinked Covid-19 cases on Saturday, Singapore News,A 45-year-old woman who is employed by Hong Ye Group as a cleaner at Ion Orchard is one of five unlinked cases among the nine new Covid-19 community infections reported on Saturday (June 12). The Chinese
Can a house be too big? Interior designers share their experiences, Singapore News,It may be hard to believe, especially in land-scarce Singapore, but when a house is too spacious, it can be challenging. We speak to three interior designers, who have had experience in taming a supersize home, to fin
Wuhan virus: Govt debunks fake news on Singaporeans contracting the virus and Singapore running out of masks, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – No Singaporean contracted the Wuhan coronavirus without going to China and Singapore has not run out of masks, said the Government on Friday (Jan 31) as it invoked
322 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 11 in the community and 5 imported, Singapore News,There are 322 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Monday noon (July 13), taking Singapore's total to 46,283. They include 11 community cases, comprising two Singaporeans or permanent residents an
58-year-old Singaporean woman who visited Europe passes away from Covid-19 complications, Singapore News,[UPDATED 11:30PM] The Ministry of Health has reported 528 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 30). Out of these, there are 9 cases within the community, 31 cases involving work permit
Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday (July 20) rejected a judicial review of the country's narcotics law that would have paved the way for legalising marijuana for medicinal use, a panel of nine jud
Free ramen: PAP's Ivan Lim saga churns out internet memes and commentary, Singapore News,Barely a day since the People's Action Party (PAP) introduced its new candidate Ivan Lim on June 24, there was already a groundswell of doubt whether he would be fit to represent Singaporeans in Parlia
Singapore planning for 36 new Covid-19 vaccination centres, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is preparing to take its vaccination programme into high gear as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, with plans for new centres and roving teams that could potentially deliver mo
No visitors allowed at Tan Tock Seng Hospital after discovery of possible Covid-19 cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will not allow visitors into its wards until further notice, following the discovery of a possible Covid-19 cluster at the hospital where a nurse, doct
Pre-orders for “Apple Music: 100 Best Albums” limited-edition book available for $450,Pre-orders for the limited-edition book titled Apple Music: 100 Best Albums, priced at $450, are now available, Apple announced today. The price is quite …
Wuhan virus: MFA in touch with 35 Singaporeans in Wuhan, all are safe, Singapore News,There are 35 Singaporeans in Wuhan who are in touch with Singapore's Foreign Ministry. They are all well, MFA said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 25). All Singaporeans currently in China are advised to regist
Japanese woman reinfected with coronavirus weeks after initial recovery, Asia News,TOKYO – A woman working as a tour bus guide in Japan tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka's prefectural government said on Wednesday (Feb 26), the first person in the country to be reinfec
Fifth Malaysian man nabbed over $5.4 million impersonation scam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fifth Malaysian suspect who was allegedly part of a 2017 impersonation scam which cost a woman about $5.4 million was arrested on Friday (March 29). The 21-year-old man was nabbed in Kuala Lumpur, with the
