James Blunt took 12 years to write one of his new songs, Entertainment News,James Blunt took 12 years to write one of his new songs. The You're Beautiful hitmaker's new greatest hits album, The Stars Beneath My Feet, also features some new tracks and he admitted the idea for Love Under Pre
Venezuela man charged with sexual slavery after holding woman captive for 31 years, World News,MARACAY – Venezuelan prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a man on charges that he sexually enslaved a woman whom he held captive for 31 years in an apartment building, a case that has shocked residents of the
In controversial shift, Japan aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers, Asia News,TOKYO – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet approved draft legislation on Friday (Nov 2) to open the door to more overseas blue-collar workers in sectors grappling with labour shortages, a controver
Demi Lovato once made a move on Schitt's Creek star Emily Hampshire, Entertainment News,Demi Lovato once made a move on Emily Hampshire. The 29-year-old singer has admitted they find the Schitt's Creek star \”attractive\”, and once slid into her DMs to ask her out on a date. Speaking to Emil
Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, World News,SYDNEY – Australia on Tuesday (Oct 18) reversed a decision of the previous government to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying the status of the city should be resolved through peace nego
Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet leader who ended Cold War, dies aged 91, World News,MOSCOW – Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday (Aug 30) at the age of 91, Russian news agencies cited hospital officials as sayi
Police fire tear gas as Delhi protesters vent anger at citizenship law, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators who were torching vehicles in Delhi on Sunday (Dec 15) as protests against a new citizenship law continued for a fifth straight day across
Eiffel Tower grows 6m after new antenna attached, World News,PARIS – The Eiffel Tower grew 6 metres (19.69 ft) on Tuesday (March 15) after a new digital radio antenna was attached to the top of the Paris monument. The tower, built by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century, now measures 330 metres a
Golden David Beckham statue draws tourists to Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Asia News,BANGKOK – Manchester United legend David Beckham has such a strong global appeal and ardent fanbase that a temple in Thailand has installed a gold-painted statue of the footballer in the altar, turning it into a surp
Say what? Language hurdles plague two Koreas after years of division, Asia News,SEOUL – When South Korean businessman Kim Yong-tae worked with North Koreans at the Kaesong Industrial Complex before it was closed in 2016, one of the biggest challenges was communicating in what is ostensibly a shared
Here's a closer look at Toyota's whopping slate of 15 new EVs, Lifestyle News,Up till very recently, Toyota had been the target of near-unanimous criticism for being slow on its uptake of electric vehicles. As Tesla sales skyrocketed, the Germans scrambled to roll out electric SUVs and hig
Dune 2 superfan spends 20 years remaking cult classic PC game, Digital News,Dune the book made a big splash in the literary world when it was released in 1965, but many would argue that Dune II the video game made an even big splash in the gaming world. Those of us who were already gaming in 1992 im
The 4 inclusive brands that champion diversity in different ways, Lifestyle News,Being an inclusive beauty brand doesn't only mean offering extensive shade ranges or advocating alternative spokespersons – these four brands are championing the idea of universalism in different ways. The four inc
Dolly Parton releasing wigs for dogs, Entertainment News,Dolly Parton is releasing wigs for dogs. The 9 to 5 hitmaker has teamed up with SportPet designs to create a pet apparel line called Doggy Parton and as well as a \”blonde bombshell\” hairpiece, items in the range include a pink cowgirl hat with
Roy Horn of Las Vegas magic duo Siegfried and Roy dies of Covid-19: Report, Entertainment News,Magician Roy Horn, who alongside Siegfried Fischbacher starred in a popular, long-running Las Vegas act built around rare tigers, died on Friday from of complications of Covid-19, the Las Vegas Review-Jour
Indonesia says over 11,500 have fled violence-hit Papuan town, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities said on Thursday (Oct 3) more than 11,500 people have been evacuated from the town of Wamena in the easternmost province of Papua since dozens died during clashes last month in the area. Located
Intruder alert: Otters devour koi after sneaking into Bedok temple and factories, Singapore News,After the long Deepavali weekend, a Bedok factory owner returned to his office only to find all 20 of his koi decimated. The 54-year-old man, who goes by the surname Zheng, told Shin Min Daily News that
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks, World 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. Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet growing demand for
'Brutally disfigured' Linda Evangelista poses for Vogue with face held by tape and elastic, Entertainment News,Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista has appeared for a major photo shoot since she disclosed last year that she had become \”brutally disfigured\” by a cosmetic body-sculpting pro
Japan's ill Emperor Akihito cancels duties for second day, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties for a second day Tuesday (July 3), after being treated for insufficient blood supply to the brain. The 84-year-old shocked the country in 2016 when he s
Myanmar's Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says, Asia News,Myanmar's junta chief said on Friday (Aug 19) he would consider allowing deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts in a litany of cases against her have bee
Thailand bans smoking, littering at popular tourist beaches, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand banned smoking and littering at 24 beachside locations that are popular with tourists over environmental concerns on Thursday (Feb 1), the ministry of natural resources and environment said. The South-east Asia
Thai government restarts talks with insurgents after Covid-19 halt, Asia News,BANGKOK – Dialogue between the government and the main rebel group fighting an insurgency in Thailand's Muslim deep south have resumed, participants said on Thursday (Jan 13) with both sides expressing hope for peace
Sammo Hung's drastic weight loss leaves netizens shook, Entertainment News,Talk about an extreme makeover. Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung was almost unrecognisable in a recent photo after shedding a ton of weight. In a photo revealed by Hong Kong singer Alan Tam, 68-year-old Sammo looked noti
