Pope Francis confirms he will have last word on naming China bishops, World News,ON BOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, Italy – Pope Francis said on Tuesday (Sept 25) that he will have the last word on naming bishops in China after a \”bilateral dialogue\” on candidates, days after an historic accord paved the way
Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000, World News,Global deaths linked to the coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday, while confirmed cases of the virus are expected to hit 3 million in coming days, according to a Reuters tally. More than half of the fatalities have been reported by the United
Stairs from Eiffel Tower sell for 169,000 euros, World News,A section of stairs from the Eiffel Tower in Paris sold for almost 170,000 euros on Tuesday, auctioneers announced, around three times the pre-sale estimate. More than two dozen wrought-iron steps from the original spiral structure, from be
'10kg concrete slab' falls onto toilet bowl in Toa Payoh, almost hits domestic helper, Singapore News,What should have been a typical day at work almost ended in tragedy for one domestic helper. She had been about to clean the toilet of her Toa Payoh flat on Feb 26 when a slab of concrete
YouTuber Tan Jianhao accuses friend of selling all his crypto investments in shared wallet to gamble, Singapore News,After being ill with Covid-19 over the past week, YouTuber Tan Jianhao has encountered yet another low in his personal life. In a series of Tweets on Friday (May 6), the 28-year-old s
Single and living with parents: Is it possible on a $600 monthly budget in Singapore?, Money News,If you're staying with your parents after graduation, is living on just $600 a month feasible if you want to save for your future? While most young adults can't wait to leave their parents
BTO analysis for Costa Grove: Which unit to choose for this Pasir Ris BTO, Lifestyle News,Nature lovers heads up: BTO Costa Grove at Pasir Ris is the one to get. Launched in August 2020, this east-side BTO overlooks the verdant greenery at Pasir Ris Park. In our analysis, we provide an overview of t
World seeing 'catastrophic collapse' of insects: study, World News,Nearly half of all insect species worldwide are in rapid decline and a third could disappear altogether, according to a study warning of dire consequences for crop pollination and natural food chains. \”Unless we change our
Thailand scrambles to contain second oil leak off east coast, Asia News,BANGKOK – Ships were deployed in Thailand on Thursday (Feb 10) to contain a fresh oil spill off its eastern coast, authorities said, two weeks after an undersea pipeline leak in the same area damaged coastal communities and mari
Warren Buffett sold Goldman Sachs – are banks overvalued?, Money News,Last Friday, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: GS), Warren Buffett's company, revealed that it had sold 84 per cent of its position in Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GE). Buffett's move to sell a high-profile bank gained a lot of attentio
Eid exodus: Asia's Muslims on the move for end of Ramadan, Asia News,JAKARTA – Millions of Asia's Muslims were on the move Wednesday (June 13) as they headed for hometowns to celebrate with relatives the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. From Karachi
8 key things home buyers need to be prepared for in 2022 , Lifestyle News,2022 is just around the corner, and come January, most home buyers will be re-starting their search. The past two years have been a roller coaster due to both Covid, and rising home prices; so it's important to dive in p
Easing curbs in 'Covid-zero regions' could cause 2 million deaths in a year: China study, China News,SHANGHAI – Restoring normal population mobility to \”Covid-zero regions\” like China will cause some two million deaths in a year and the key to controlling the virus is developing vaccines t
February 2022 HDB BTO in-depth review: Geylang , Lifestyle News,Out of the 3,930 units to be launched in the February 2022 BTO launch, 440 units will be located in Geylang. Here's everything you need to know about the Geylang BTO. February 2022 Geylang BTO at a glance Location Along Old Airport
How much will you really earn by selling your home?, Money News,The first step to any successful property transaction is in the calculation. A well-evaluated financial plan will ensure that you have considered all the costs and essential components before deriving the decision to sell and at what pr
Foreigners needed to fill Singapore tech jobs crunch, says MAS chief, Singapore News,A boom in technology jobs across all sectors in Singapore and a shortage of tech workers means the country will have to rely on foreigners to fill the gap, Ravi Menon, the managing director of the Monetary Authority
90% of Ukrainian population could face poverty in protracted war: UNDP , Money News,GENEVA – Nine out of 10 Ukrainians could face poverty and extreme economic vulnerability if the war drags on over the next year, wiping out two decades of economic gains, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on W
The most expensive celebrity wedding dresses of all time, Lifestyle News,Every time a celebrity tie the knot, we're always eager to find out what dress they're wearing and how much it cost them. After all, some celebrities have been known to drop a lot of money for their weddings. While mo
Johor launches vaccination programme for Malaysians who used to cross into Singapore daily in hopes of reopening border, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – The once-hectic causeway is now devoid of any hustle and bustle, a stark reminder of the fact that hundreds of thousands of Malaysians had either lost t
Never-released John Lennon recording to be auctioned in Copenhagen, Entertainment News,COPENHAGEN – A cassette tape recording of an interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, including a never-released song, made while they visited Denmark in 1970 will be auctioned in Copenhagen on Tuesday (Sept 28).
Al Capone's granddaughter hopes auction reveals human side of America's notorious gangster, World News,SACRAMENTO – It was Christmas Day in 1946 when notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone took his wife and four granddaughters out for a walk onto the dock of their sprawling mansion on Palm I
Singapore artist's work featured in Dungeons & Dragons' Spelljammer campaign, Digital News,Singapore may be small, but local talents have the potential to make a big splash internationally. At a press briefing for Dungeons and Dragons' (D&D) upcoming Spelljammer release last month
From village to conservation forest, Indonesian orangutan finds a new home, Asia News,An adult male orangutan has been released into an Indonesian national park by conservationists and the government after he was caught eating a villager's coconut plants on Borneo island. As the orangutan habit
FTX former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas penthouse on sale for $54m, Money News,Crypto exchange FTX International, its affiliates like FTX US and its trading firm, Alameda Research, have been in the news over the past few weeks. Founded in 2019, FTX was a leading cryptocurrency exchange besid
US 'medical tourists' seek cheap health care abroad, World News,When Veronica Merrill decided to undergo stomach surgery for weight loss, she found two options: pay $12,000 (S$16,500) at home in the United States, or have it done in Mexico for $4,000. She packed her suitcase. Her insurance
