Ukrainians rush to buy rifles, shotguns as police relax rules, World News,LVIV, UKRAINE – As Russian rockets pounded targets in eastern Ukraine, men of fighting age lined up for hours outside gun shops in the western city of Lviv on Tuesday (March 1) to buy hunting rifles and shotguns to protect the
Samsung could launch its Tile-like tracker ahead of the Apple AirTags, Digital News,While Apple is taking its time to unveil the AirTag item tracker, Samsung is revealed to be ready to launch its own Tile-like tracker. Spotted by @stufflistings, Samsung has received the Indonesian Telecom certificat
Luxury leader LVMH planning fashion brand with Rihanna: Report, Women News,PARIS – Louis Vuitton parent owner LVMH is developing a luxury brand with singer Rihanna, in a rare move by the acquisitive group towards building a new fashion label from scratch, industry news site WWD reported. Paris-based
5 things to know about Genting Singapore's latest earnings, Money News,A decade ago, Singapore witnessed the opening of two integrated resorts (IR), a first for the island. These were Resorts World Sentosa, owned and operated by Genting Singapore Ltd, and Marina Bay Sands, built and operated by
China's Liaoning province considers 'three-child policy' to halt population decline, China News,China's north-eastern province of Liaoning is planning to loosen birth restrictions and allow some couples to have a third child in a bid to improve dwindling fertility rates and stop
World's glaciers contain less ice than thought: Report, 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. LONDON – Advances in satellite technology have revealed that the
Australia's Qantas to require all employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, World News,SYDNEY – Qantas Airways said on Wednesday (Aug 18) it would require all of its employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of its broader commitment to safety, in line with some other airlines glob
Simon Cowell donates $1.7 million advertisement pay cheque to children's charity, Entertainment News,Simon Cowell has donated his £1 million (S$1.7 million) Marks & Spencer (M&S) paycheque to a children's charity. The 60-year-old star appears in a new ad campaign – which sees him j
Floods kill scores in India's tea-growing Assam; nine rhinos drown, Asia News,GUWAHATI – Intense rain and floods in the Indian state of Assam have killed at least 84 people and displaced more than 2.75 million since May, authorities said on Monday (July 20), as they tried to collect the bodies
Genetic mutation study finds new coronavirus spread swiftly in late 2019, World News,A genetic analysis of samples from more than 7,500 people infected with Covid-19 suggests the new coronavirus spread quickly around the world late last year and is adapting to its human hosts, scientists said on Wed
Protect the unvaccinated, then offer Covid-19 boosters: WHO emergencies director, World News,DUBLIN – Getting an initial course of Covid-19 vaccines to unprotected groups all over the world should remain a top priority before offering booster shots to vulnerable groups, World Health Organisation (WH
WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows you to edit text messages, Digital News,WhatsApp could be introducing the option to edit text messages in a future update. WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is working on an option that allows users to edit text messages. While there is no indication that
Tesla Singapore job listing suggests possibility of electric car maker setting up shop, Digital News,Singapore and Tesla may not have had the best of relations, with CEO Elon Musk reiterating back in 2019 that the nation has been “unwelcome” to the company, and unsupportive of electric vehicles. One
What we've all been waiting for: NDP2020 fireworks locations revealed, Lifestyle News,You say “fireworks”, Singaporeans will confirm whip out their mobile phones and ask “where?!”. So it’s not surprising that “NDP fireworks” will get an even more kan cheong response. But wait! Knowing Singapore
Late monsoon brings more misery to north India; 18 dead, 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. NEW DELHI – Incessant rain lashed parts of northern India on Monday (O
Ports in eastern China at standstill as typhoon Muifa closes in, China News,BEIJING – China's eastern Zhejiang province ordered ships to return to port, asked schools to close and evacuated tourists on nearby islands, with one of the strongest typhoons this year making landfall imminently. Typh
'Very strong' typhoon Trami churns towards Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A large, very strong typhoon churned towards Japan on Friday (Sept 28), with the weather agency warning the storm would rip through the nation over the weekend, bringing violent winds and torrential rain. Typhoon Trami, pa
Gojek to retrench 9% of its workforce, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Indonesian ride-hailing and payments firm Gojek announced on Tuesday it would lay off 9 per cent of its employees, or 430 workers, and close down its lifestyle services arm, GoLife. A spokesman said the company would \”prioritise its hig
Myanmar junta, ousted government fight for recognition at top UN court, Asia News,AMSTERDAM/BANGKOK – Myanmar's military junta is to take part in hearings at the top United Nations court in The Hague next week despite a complaint from political opponents that this could give it international re
R. Kelly accuser tells of singer's violence, control, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – A former girlfriend of R. Kelly on Monday (Aug 23) told jurors at his sex abuse trial that she suffered through a five-year relationship with the R&B singer marked by frequent violence and control of her eve
Next-gen flagship iPhone could be thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, Digital News,Japanese blog Macotakara claims to have information on the upcoming iPhone lineup including their sizing and specs. Contrary to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's report of a new design coming to the iPhone, Macotakara share
Gan Kim Yong explains why groups of 5 are allowed to dine in at Bloomberg forum, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Bloomberg New Economy Forum (NEF) is an important event that will help Singapore to maintain its status as a hub city, which in turn will support economic recovery and create good jobs for
King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin, World News,EDINBURGH – Britain's King Charles will fly to Edinburgh to join his siblings on Monday (Sept 12) when the coffin of his mother Queen Elizabeth is taken in a solemn procession from one of her Scottish p
South Korean President Moon Jae-in says situation 'very grave' as mass virus tests under way, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean health authorities said on Tuesday (Feb 25) they aim to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the centre of a surge of new coronavirus cases as President Moo
COE prices continue to climb, and supply for upcoming quarter expected to increase slightly, Lifestyle News,COE price trend over the past quarter In the past quarter, COE premiums have continued to climb across the board. Compared to the preceding quarter (Jul to Sep 2021), the average COE price acr
Taylor Swift's Lover album breaks new record in China, Entertainment News,US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album Lover broke a new record for an international artist in China on Friday (Aug 30) as it surpassed one million combined total streams, downloads and sales within a week of its
Mulan, Fast And Furious delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The release of Walt Disney's epic action movie Mulan and Universal Pictures' ninth Fast And Furious film were postponed on Thursday (March 12) as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldw
PAP's new GE2020 candidate Hany Soh is a Normal-stream student-turned-lawyer, Singapore News,Among one of the interesting origin stories emerging from the new batch of People’s Action Party (PAP) today (June 24) is 33-year-old Hany Soh Hui Bin, a veteran grassroots leader in Bukit Panjang SMC.
Cabinet reshuffle to take place some time after Budget 2019: PM Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore News,BUENOS AIRES – Changes to the Cabinet to put younger ministers in key posts will be announced some time after the Budget debate next year. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave this indication of the timefr
Samsung announces Galaxy Unpacked event on Feb 9, Digital News,Samsung has announced the date of its first Galaxy Unpacked event for the year. The South Korean company will be live streaming the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on Feb 9 (11pm, SGT). Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S22 lineup, whi
Facebook cancels San Francisco summit on coronavirus fears, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Friday it had cancelled its global marketing summit scheduled for next month in San Francisco due to coronavirus-related risks. \”Out of an abundance of caution, we cancelled our global marketing summit due
Purported renders and video of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leaked, Digital News,Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 has been revealed in purported renders and a 360-degree video thanks to tipster @OnLeaks and @Smartprix. The tipster claims there will be no changes in size to the cover display and main
UK's Prince Philip, 99, moves hospital for heart tests, World News,LONDON – Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, was transferred to a different hospital in central London on Monday to have tests for a pre-existing heart condition and receive treatment for an infe
Former Malaysia PM Najib arrested amid graft probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested on Tuesday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid an investigation into how billions of dollars went missing from a state fund he founded almo
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
Doctor, 28, accused of taking upskirt videos of more than 480 women, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A doctor is accused of insulting the modesty of hundreds of women at various locations islandwide. Chu Ben Wee, who is now in remand, appeared in a district court via video link on Thursday (Dec 3). The 2
Key specs of Samsung Galaxy S22 models leaked, Digital News,Several key specs of the Samsung Galaxy S22 phones have been leaked. According to tipster @FrontTron, the Samsung Galaxy S22 phones will have display sizes ranging from 6.6 to 6.81-inches. It was shared that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the only
Third possible case of monkeypox found in the US, World News,ATLANTA – Health authorities said they may have found a third case of the monkeypox virus in the United States and are running tests on a patient in South Florida to confirm if the person has contracted the disease, which is staging a rare
DIY confinement guide: Confinement practices during a pandemic, Lifestyle News,Despite a global pandemic and circuit breaker measures in place severely restricting everyday activities and daily conveniences, babies are born and life does go on. However, with it comes to a whole range of unique chall
Malaysia's finance minister Lim Guan Eng says asset recovery on 1MDB much slower than expected, Malaysia News,HONG KONG – Malaysia's Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on Thursday (Sept 13) that asset recovery in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) multi-billion fraud investigation is
When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans, Digital News,OAKLAND, Calif. – Used by two-thirds of the world's 100 biggest banks to aid lending decisions, credit scoring giant Fair Isaac Corp and its artificial intelligence software can wreak havoc if something goes wrong. That crisis nearly c
Yishun residents to get new integrated development with swimming pools, hawker centre in 2027, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Yishun residents can look forward to a new integrated development at Chong Pang City that will have swimming pools, a gym and fitness studios, as well as an upgraded hawker centr
8 men go on trial in India for rape. murder of 8-year-old girl, Asia News,SRINAGAR, INDIA – Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India's Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court on Monday (April 16) for the first hearing in a case that spa
Bollywood broken? Movie moguls' spell over India fades , Entertainment News,MUMBAI – Bollywood may be broken, and it has itself to blame. That's the verdict of one of its biggest and brightest stars after the latest flop in a Hindi-language movie industry that's long mesmerised Indian
High-flying new face? IMDA CEO tipped as PAP's pick for East Coast GRC, Singapore News,From Singapore's first female brigadier general to Her World's 2018 Woman of the Year, PAP's rumoured candidates for the upcoming election have been nothing short of impressive. Joining the mix
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir successfully underwent medical procedure, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, successfully underwent an \”elective medical procedure\” and is expected to be discharged in a few days, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday
Sakura season in Japan forecast to start earlier this year from mid-March, Travel News,SINGAPORE – Cherry blossom chasers, take note – the iconic sakura are forecast to bloom earlier than usual this year in Japan. Tourists who want to catch the first sightings of the pale pink flowers should keep th
Google building third data centre in Singapore with likely added investment of US$350m, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – US internet giant Google announced on Wednesday (Aug 1) it will be building a third data centre in Singapore, likely adding another US$350 million (S$476.6 million) to its investment he
LG's Ultragear 27GN950 4K monitor would be amazing for Cyberpunk 2077 – if you can even get one, Digital News,With a very bizarre year coming to an end and all your annual leave accumulated with no where way to go overseas, it's safe to presume that you might very well just spend the Decem
Man in Tanjong Pagar fight arrested for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old man has been arrested after he was involved in a fight in Tanjong Pagar and caused grievous hurt by using a dangerous weapon, according to police on Thursday (Oct 24). The
House hunting during Chinese New Year? Virtual viewings are the key, Money News,With Chinese New Year just around the corner, many people are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. The festival marks the beginning of a new moon and new lunar calendar, and what better time to get int
Texas men charged with trying to sell 50m bogus masks to Australian state, World News,HOUSTON, Texas – Two Houston-area men have been criminally charged with trying to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 respirator masks they did not have to the government of New South Wales in Australia at an inflated
Brace for extra-warm weather through 2022: study, World News,Manmade global warming and a natural surge in Earth's surface temperature will join forces to make the next five years exceptionally hot, according to a study published Tuesday. The double whammy of climate change and so-called natura
Fed up with toxic air, Jakarta residents holding breath for court ruling, 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. JAKARTA – Born and raised in the bustling megacity of
Taiwan to start building new submarine fleet next week, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will start work next week to build the first of eight new domestically-developed submarines, it said on Friday, a long-mooted project to strengthen the island’s defences in the face of China’s rapidly modernising milit
Singapore confirms 2 more Wuhan virus cases, bringing total to 3 infected, Singapore News,Another two people here have been confirmed to have the Wuhan virus, bringing the total to three, the Ministry of Health said on Friday (Jan 24). The first confirmed case was a 66-year-old man from Wuhan who is
Green transport set to overtake cars in major cities by 2030, World News,LONDON – From public transport to cycling, sustainable transport is on course to overtake driving in the world's biggest cities within a decade, according to a study released on Monday (Feb 10). Private car trips will drop
