Suspected explosive device found, man arrested in New Zealand's Christchurch, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand police said on Tuesday a man was arrested and bomb disposal officers found a package with a suspected explosive device at a vacant property in Christchurch, where 50 people were kil
North Korea reports first Covid-19 death after 350,000 sickened with fever, Asia News,SEOUL – At least one person confirmed to have Covid-19 has died in North Korea and hundreds of thousands have shown fever symptoms, state media said on Friday (May 13), offering hints at the potentially dire scale
By appointment only: Prebooking required for Covid-19 vaccinations at polyclinics as acute respiratory infection cases spike, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Individuals who want to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at polyclinics here will now have to book an appointment to do so. This is to allow the 23
France offers citizenship to Malian immigrant who scaled building to save child, World News,PARIS – France on Monday (May 28) offered citizenship to an illegal immigrant from Mali who scaled the facade of a Paris apartment block to save a boy who was about to fall from a fourth-floor balcony, Presid
Cathay Pacific investigates after crew oxygen bottles were found empty, China News,BEIJING- Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday (Aug 27) said it had launched an investigation after a dozen oxygen bottles used by cabin crew in emergencies were found empty, or partially empty, on two of
Retirement planning: What happens when we live to 100?, Money News,According to a survey , more than 85 per cent of the 800 respondents have severely underestimated their retirement needs – with funds that would at most only last them till they’re 78 years old. For reference, the average life expect
Power outage hits 45,000 homes across Sydney's upper-crust eastern suburbs as temperatures soar, World News,SYDNEY – Power outages hit around 45,000 homes across Sydney's upmarket eastern suburbs on Thursday (Jan 31) as a forecast 40 deg C heatwave hit the harbourside city, with media repo
Singapore government's requests for Facebook data increase further, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Government made 1,260 requests to Facebook for information covering 1,630 accounts from July to December 2020, nearly triple the number over the same period in 2019 and exceeding the total from al
North Korea reports another infectious disease outbreak amid battle against Covid-19, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday (June 16), putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortag
Philippines investigating illegal sale of Covid-19 shots, vaccine slots, Asia News,The Philippines is investigating reports that some people have been illegally selling Covid-19 shots or their vaccine slots for financial gain, officials said on Saturday, as they reminded the public the vaccines are
Pfizer says Covid-19 pandemic could extend until 2024, vaccine data for toddlers delayed, World News,WASHINGTON – Pfizer on Friday (Dec 17) forecast that the Covid-19 pandemic would not be behind us until 2024 and said a lower-dose version of its vaccine for two- to four-year-olds generated a weaker
Train hits barrier in Sydney, at least 15 hurt, World News,SYDNEY – At least 15 people were injured on Monday (Jan 22) when a train crashed into a barrier in the northwest of Sydney, Australia's largest city, and were being treated by emergency services personnel, an ambulance spokesman said. T
World's tiniest baby now a healthy 6.3kg, discharged after 13 months at NUH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When Kwek Yu Xuan was born on June 9 last year at National University Hospital (NUH), her weight – 212g – was about that of an apple. She was born about four months early, and doctors had exp
'He was consuming his bodily fluids': SCDF paramedics share their most memorable experiences on the job, Singapore News,For Singapore Civil Defence Forces (SCDF) paramedics, a day on the job can include dealing with medical emergencies and managing distressed family members — both of which
21 miners trapped after Xinjiang coal mine accident: China state media, China News,BEIJING – Eight miners have been rescued and 21 remain trapped in a coal mine that flooded in northwest China's Xinjiang region, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday (April 11), citing a local emer
US FDA approves Gilead's Covid-19 drug remdesivir for young children, World News,WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday (April 25) granted approval for Gilead Sciences' Covid-19 drug remdesivir to treat infants and children over 28 days of age. The move comes months aft
Here are the top Android 13 highlights seen at Google I/O 2022, Digital News,Google shared a little bit on what to expect for Android 13 at Google I/O 2022’s opening keynote, and here are the highlights we’ve gathered from Android operating system makers themselves. Android 13 follows an updated Mat
France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for Champions League crowd trouble, World News,PARIS — The French government on Monday (May 30) blamed massive ticket fraud and Liverpool's handling of its fans for the crowd trouble which marred the club's Champions League football final against Real
1 dead, 2 injured in fire at LPG facility in Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A massive fire in a Jurong industrial area raged for more than two hours and triggered loud explosions on Friday (June 21), killing one and leaving two people injured. The fire at 43 Jalan Buroh, which involved hundreds
Hundreds of residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise in regional Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Hundreds of residents in major regional towns across Australia's most populous state are being urged to leave homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country's fourth maj
Kakao co-CEO resigns after widespread service outage, Digital News,SEOUL – Kakao Corp's co-CEO Namkoong Whon resigned on Wednesday (Oct 19) as South Korea's largest mobile chat app sought to defuse public anger over a massive outage that left tens of millions without access to a wide range
4 things we can learn from the Singapore Government's response to the Covid-19 crisis and apply to our personal finances, Money News,Yesterday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave his fourth national address regarding the Covid-19 situation and the extension and expansion of the already stringe
The famous Akihabara Gigo arcade in Tokyo is closing its doors for good, Digital News,It is with a very heavy heart that we write this piece. The famous SEGA Akihabara 2nd arcade building, or Akihabara Gigo as it is informally known will be closing down for good come August 30 , presumably due to op
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says government will continue to function in emergency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Jan 12) the government will continue to function, after the king consented to his request by declaring a state of emergency to manag
Covid-19 antibody cocktail treatment to arrive in Singapore in October: NCID, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More treatments are now available here for Covid-19 patients, as Singapore continues to battle against a rising number of coronavirus infections. The latest addition to this arsenal of treatment
Bavarian Nordic monkeypox vaccine wins EU approval, World News,OSLO – Danish biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic said on Monday (July 25) the European Commission had given permission for its Imvanex vaccine to be marketed as protection against monkeypox, as recommended last week by the European Me
North Korea fires at least 1 suspected ballistic missile ahead of South Korea election, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea to the east of the Korean peninsula on Saturday, militaries in the region said, an apparent test just days before the So
Some magnetic toys unsafe for kids, warns Enterprise Singapore after serious incidents overseas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Parents who have bought magnetic toys for their children beware: the magnets could cause serious harm if ingested by children. In a statement on Monday (Sept 2), Enterprise Sin
Japan, S Korea leaders summit in limbo amid uproar over sexual innuendo, Asia News,TOKYO/SEOUL – Plans to hold the first in-person summit between the leaders of Japan and South Korea have hit a snag over a disparaging comment by a Japanese diplomat about the South Korean president, the latest flare-
Myanmar army ruler takes prime minister role, again pledges elections, Asia News,BANGKOK – Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has taken on the role of prime minister in a newly formed caretaker government, state media reported on Sunday, six months after the army seized power from a civil
5 dead as flash floods hit southern Thailand, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Thursday (Dec 3) reported at least five deaths after flash floods caused by monsoon rains hit seven provinces in the country's southern region. Authorities reported the deaths all took place in Nakhon Si Thammarat pro
