Dad jailed 16 months for molesting teenage daughter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After being molested by her father while in bed, a 14-year-old girl was left feeling so \”disturbed and embarrassed\” that she did not dare tell anyone about it. It was only when her teacher referred her to a school counse
Biker linked to hit-and-run was in Cambodia for charity ride, Singapore News,The biker wanted by the Cambodian authorities for questioning over a fatal hit-and-run accident was part of a Singapore charity convoy that visited the country, The New Paper has learnt. Her Singapore-registered BMW R1200 G
Thailand to tighten border controls after detecting South African Covid-19 variant, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai border controls will tighten after the discovery of three local cases of the South African Covid-19 variant stemming from illegal border crossings, the authorities said on Sunday (May 23), as
Rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to assault with firearm charges, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Rap musician A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty on Wednesday (Aug 17) to two felony charges of assault with a firearm connected to a November shooting of a former friend in Hollywood. Rocky, 33, appeared
Lynch mob drags alleged child-killers from India police station, Asia News,New Delhi – Two men suspected of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl in a remote northeast Indian state were dragged from a police station and lynched by an enraged mob, police said Tuesday. The girl's disappearanc
Viral video shows lucky catch of falling toddler in Istanbul, World News,ISTANBUL – A viral video has turned a young man into the hero of the hour in Istanbul after he was seen catching a toddler as she plummeted from a second-floor window. Fawzi Zabaat, a 17-year-old Algerian, was walking in the wo
2021 ultimate new launch cheat sheet: 116 condominiums take-up rate and breakeven, Money News,When we did our last ultimate new launch cheat sheet in February 2020 (view here), I don’t think many people would have predicted then how the property market would have moved as much as it had in the past
5 charity workers gang-raped in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Five women working for a charity in remote eastern India were abducted and gang-raped at gunpoint, police said on Friday (June 22), in the latest horrific sex assault in the country. The women said in their complaint they were performing a
Hoop troupe: Croquet an unlikely hit for Vietnam retirees, Asia News,Best known as a historic pastime among Europe's upper crust, croquet has found an unlikely fan base among Vietnamese retirees eager to fill their diaries and move their limbs. Playing on the dusty grounds of a pagoda on the ou
Second India teen raped, set on fire: Police, Asia News,A 17-year-old battled for her life Monday after being raped, doused in kerosene and set on fire, the second such case to shake India as it battles an increase in sexual crimes. The teenager was attacked on the same day and in the same eastern s
9 best restaurants to get fresh & cheap oysters under $2++ a pop, Lifestyle News,With the staggering number of seafood restaurants in Singapore, fresh oysters that are affordable at the same time are not as elusive as you think. If you’re an oyster-lover, you would be happy to know that you can get
Singapore accountant jailed for molesting woman at Jurong Bird Park on their first Coffee Meets Bagel date, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Barely an hour into their first date at Jurong Bird Park, an accountant took the chance to fondle his date and molested her in the park. He first tried to touch her
Former local footballer, married with kids, found guilty of molesting Tinder date's friend, Singapore News,A married former football player met a woman on online dating platform Tinder and the pair went clubbing with one of her friends in 2018. But the fun and merriment ended in horror and fear
Sydney hospitals erect emergency tents as Covid-19 cases hit record, World News,SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia's new daily cases of Covid-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday (Aug 26) for the first time since the global pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help
Missing glasses at Ferrari owners event: What exactly are Louis XIII glasses?, Singapore News,Just what do even Ferrari-owning Singaporeans cannot resist owning as well? Crystal cognac glasses, it seems. A screenshot is circulating online that purportedly shows an email from the Ferrari Owners'
Hold my croc: Indonesian teen brings 'backup' to gang fight, Asia News,Wrong place, wrong time? One student in an inter-school brawl accidentally brought in a rather unusual 'reinforcement' — a baby crocodile he had been tasked to take care of. The altercation between the teens t
With liquor shops locked down, 10 die in India drinking sanitiser, Asia News,Ten men died in a southern Indian state on Friday after consuming alcohol-derived sanitiser, as local liquor shops were closed due to a coronavirus-related lockdown, police said. The deaths in the town of Kurichedu, in Andh
Rattled! Din Tai Fung closes Sydney outlet after big rat filmed scurrying across kitchen, World News,Australian customers of popular restaurant chain Din Tai Fung were left rattled after spotting a big rat scurrying across the kitchen in a Sydney outlet. The rodent was captured on video running acro
Male nurse allegedly molests male patient at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A male nurse from a clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre is accused of molesting a male patient while he was recovering from a day procedure. Ivan Lee Yi Wang, now 32, is said to ha
'Not my prime minister', protesters march in London against Boris Johnson, World News,LONDON – Several hundred noisy protesters marched through central London on Friday to protest against Britain's election result, chanting \”Boris Johnson: Not My Prime Minister\” and \”Boris, Boris, Bor
Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as pro-democracy protests return, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities arrested more than 200 people during pro-democracy protests, media reported on Monday, after a sing-along demonstration at a shopping mall spilled out on to the streets of the Chinese-
LTA security auditor jailed 15 years for having sex with 15 boys, mainly in JCube toilet, Singapore News,A 38-year-old Land Transport Authority (LTA) security auditor who preyed on young boys from mid-2015 to last March, was jailed for 15 years yesterday (Dec 3). Soffiyan Hamzah, who went by the Fac
Bangladesh ferry fire kills 38 people, Asia News,DHAKA – At least 38 people have died in Bangladesh after a deadly fire swept through a launch on the Sugandha River in Bangladesh, an official said on Friday. \”We have recovered 38 bodies so far,\” Kalam Hossain Bhuiyan, a senior fire service official
Apartment unit to 'pop-up' brothel: Man finds himself in court after signing tenancy agreement for a 'friend', Singapore News,In Aug 2022, the High Court dismissed the appeal of a man charged with signing tenancy agreements for an apartment unit that was later used as a brothel.
India police vow to rescue cops abducted over arrest of gang rape suspects, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian authorities vowed on Thursday (June 28) to rescue three policeman abducted by an indigenous group blamed for raping charity workers and stoking unrest that left a man dead. Police said they were
Twin sisters fined for assaulting condo staff lose appeal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pair of twin sisters who were fined for assaulting staff of Simei Green condominium lost their appeals against their conviction on Wednesday (July 3), after making emotionally-charged arguments for close to four
Downtown East countdown party, clothes swap – and other free activities in Singapore to check out this New Year weekend, Lifestyle News,The weekend is finally here! Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your fri
Sept 11 attacks fuse photographer and survivor in trauma, World News,NEW YORK – At 9.59 am on Sept 11, 2001, the World Trade Center South Tower fell. About 15 minutes later, photographer Shannon Stapleton scrambled over debris, peering through dust and smoke for pictures near the still-standing but
Thailand cave rescue: Boys wake up at home for first time in weeks, Asia News,CHIANG RAI – Thailand's rescued cave boys woke up in their own homes for the first time in more than three weeks on Thursday (July 19), with many rising at dawn to take part in a religious ceremony. The 12 boys, aged
Nissan board fires chairman Carlos Ghosn, World News,TOKYO – Nissan's board ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday (Nov 22) after the shock arrest of the industry heavyweight, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported without citing sources, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year allianc
Hong Kong is part of China 'no matter what happens' in elections, says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, Asia News,TOKYO – Hong Kong is a part of China \”no matter what happens\” in the community-level elections that were held in the semi-autonomous city at the weekend, Chinese Foreign Minis
India heatwave sends temperatures soaring to over 50 deg C, Asia News,CHURU, India – Temperatures in an Indian desert city hit 50 degrees Celsius for the second time in three days as a deadly heatwave maintained its grip on the country. The thermometer hit 50.3 deg C in Churu in Rajasthan state, sen
She's 24 and owns a $2.5m brand, Lifestyle News,Mandy Chan had no inkling that she was on the cusp of something big. The year was 2016, and as her peers pursued university degrees, she made the decision to take a gap year in order to pursue her long-held dream of running a business. “I had no i
Judge gives Trump ex-aide Manafort leniency: under four years in prison, World News,ALEXANDRIA, Va. – President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced on Thursday by a US judge to less than four years in prison – far shy of federal sentencing guidelines – for financ
Rape-killing of 7-year-old heightens Indian outrage , Asia News,NEW DELHI – The body of a seven-year-old girl who had been raped and strangled was found in India on Tuesday (April 17), compounding outrage over a series of horrific sexual attacks on women or girls. Nationwide protests have been held
Hong Kong fire leaves 20,000 households without power for 2 days, China News,HONG KONG — A fire in global financial hub Hong Kong has left 20,000 households without electricity for two days amid hot and humid weather. The city's government is requesting an investigation into the accident, which
A look inside The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presidential suite, Lifestyle News,Balmain amenities, private elevator access, and glass-enclosed balcony – The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Presidential Suite is certainly fit for a king! Have you ever went past The Fullerton Hotel Singapore along Fullerton
South Korea vows tough action, moving to quell anger over Halloween crush, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea moved to calm public outrage on Tuesday (Nov 1) over a Halloween party crush that killed more than 150 people, most of them young, promising a speedy and intensive inquiry and calling for tough n
R&B singer R Kelly faces prospective jurors for sex abuse trial, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – R. Kelly went to court on Monday (Aug 9) as jury selection began in his sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn, where a conviction could result in decades in prison for the Grammy-winning R&B singer. Federa
5 students dead, 12 missing after bridge collapses in Pakistan, Asia News,MUZAFFARABAD, PAKISTAN – At least five students were killed and 12 others were reported missing on Sunday (May 13) after a bridge collapsed at a tourist site in Pakistani Kashmir, officials said, adding there was little hope o
