'Oh my God, look at that ship!': Massive cruise liners collide off Mexico, World News,MEXICO CITY – Two Carnival Corp cruise ships collided on Friday in the port of Mexico's Caribbean resort of Cozumel, the luxury cruise operator said, crushing the stern of a 952-foot-long (290-meter)
North Korea's Kim to reconsider year-end projects in wake of typhoon damage, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he will reconsider year-end projects after a typhoon battered several areas of the country, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday (Sept 9). Kim made the announcem
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off east Indonesian island, Asia News,A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday (Aug 28), the US Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 8km, about 100
12 super hydrating face masks to plump up your skin, Lifestyle News,Our skin always needs moisture, especially with the number of hours a day we spend in air-conditioned offices, shopping centres, or even rooms in our own homes. The environment is constantly taking a toll on our skin, and so we need
India evacuates hundreds of thousands as Cyclone Vayu builds fury, Asia News,MUMBAI – India evacuated hundreds of thousands of people to shelters along the coast in its western state of Gujarat as a cyclone gathering intensity over the Arabian Sea was expected to hit land on Thursday (June 13). Weat
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off south Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off south Japan on Tuesday (Jan 8), the US Geological Survey said. [embed]https://twitter.com/USGSBigQuakes/status/1082622665075023872[/embed] There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties
A professional mermaid reveals how to ensure your makeup stays in place, Lifestyle News,If you've had a mermaid sighting in local waters, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The Singapore Mermaid, also known as Syrena, spends most of her time underwater, but when she does surface, she
How Smoking and Drinking Affect the Body | Health Plus, Health News,Dr Stanley Chia, cardiologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, explains the effects of smoking and drinking on our health. Growing up, many children may view drinking and smoking as privileges of adults and therefore ‘cool’ activities
Japan evacuates Kansai international airport after typhoon wreaks havoc, Asia News,A major airport that was cut off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being evacuated Wednesday, as Japan grappled with devastation caused by its most powerful storm in a quarter of a century.
Blast smashes windows, wrecks offices at Greece's SKAI TV in 'attack on democracy', World News,ATHENS, Greece – A powerful blast smashed windows and wrecked offices at Greece's SKAI TV in Athens on Monday in what officials called an attack on democracy. No one was injured. SKAI i
Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack, Asia News,Myanmar’s Roman Catholic leader has called for attacks on places of worship to end after he said four people had died and more than eight were wounded when a group of mainly women and children sought refuge in a church
Magnitude 5.7 quake hits south of Philippines capital, Asia News,MANILA – An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck south of the Philippines capital Manila early on Monday (Sept 27), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said the quake struck at a depth of 74 km and tha
Climate migration predicted to rise in India as extreme weather worsens, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. CHENNAI – A rise in extreme weather events in India –
Ukraine nuclear plant shelled, UN warns: 'You're playing with fire!', World News,LONDON – Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling on Sunday (Nov 20), drawing condemnation from the UN nuclear watchdog which said such attac
WHO advises against blood plasma treatment for Covid-19 patients, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation on Monday (Dec 6) advised against using the blood plasma of patients who have recovered from Covid-19 to treat those who are ill, saying current evidence shows it neither improves surv
Eco-friendly and sustainable shampoos and conditioners to give you gorgeous hair, Lifestyle News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. If you are looking to lead a more eco-fr
Japan rescue work continues after deadly landslides, 20 missing, Asia News,TOKYO, July 4 – Rain hampered Japanese rescuers seeking 20 missing people on Sunday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the central city of Atami, killing two women, a local city official said on Sunday. A tota
What you need to look out for when buying a used camera, Digital News,Buying your first digital camera could be a tricky choice with most manufacturers providing both advantages and disadvantages in their offerings. Thing is, you don’t have to go all out to splurge on one. You can get perfectly reli
Weather 'merry-go-round' poses new risks for fire-ravaged Australia, World News,SYDNEY – A \”merry-go-round\” of extreme weather was hampering efforts by firefighters in Australia to tackle unprecedented bush fires that have killed at least 29 people and devastated vast swathes of the countr
Chilean paralympian gets her own Barbie as doll-maker diversifies, World News,SANTIAGO – A wheelchair-bound Chilean paralympian who set a 2019 world record for shotputting has become the latest subject of a Barbie created by American toy firm Mattel, as part of the company's aim to diversify th
