Russian teacher rejected Kremlin propaganda, then paid the price, World News,LONDON – Days after Russia’s Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine, Andrei Shestakov opened a set of files in a WhatsApp group chat for history teachers like himself in his town in east Russia. The files — which Reuters reviewed and c
Huawei Mate 40 Pro review: Great cameras and improving ecosystem within a flagship device, Digital News,Does Huawei's Mate 40 Pro have what it takes to play with the big boys? As we watch 2020 come to a close, the last major smartphone brand with a flagship offering finally entered our hands –
COP releases report: What's next for WP leaders Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap?, Singapore News,The cloud hanging over Workers' Party (WP) leaders Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap looks set to stay longer. The three opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) had been subjec
Sri Lanka arrests airline chief over Airbus kickback claims, Asia News,COLOMBO – The former chief of Sri Lanka's national carrier was arrested Thursday (Feb 6) over allegations he received bribes for a multi-billion-dollar Airbus aircraft deal, as the fallout from corruption probes into the avi
How money laundering works – and how to avoid becoming an unwitting participant who is breaking the law, Lifestyle News,When we think of money laundering, flashy multi-million dollar offshore accounts or high profile cases like 1MDB come to mind. However, the truth is that money laundering can take
Increasing reliability with a Critical to Reliability approach, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – The growth of cloud computing and the corresponding increase in demand for data centres in recent years has been unprecedented. As digital technologies permeate into our societies and businesses,
Toyota GR Yaris review: All-time great?, Lifestyle News,No one with even a passing interest in cars would be unaware of Toyota’s new GR Yaris. It must be one of the most highly-anticipated arrivals in recent memory, with rave online and YouTube reviews long preceding its launch in Singapore. Does it
Hong Kong police arrest 2 ex-Cathay flight attendants over Covid-19 rule breach, China News,HONG KONG — Hong Kong police said they have arrested and charged two former flight attendants over allegations they broke the city's coronavirus rules. The statement, which was published late on Monday (
French basketball player fined $1,900 in China for not looking at flag, China News,A French former NBA player has been reprimanded and fined $1,400 (S$1,900) by sports officials in China for not looking at the Chinese flag during the national anthem before a game. Players with the Chinese Basketball
Everything you need to know about laser facials, Lifestyle News,Dr Vanessa Phua used to be an ophthalmologist performing complicated eye surgery. For more than 15 years, she’s been applying her gift of precision to aesthetic laser skin treatments. She shares with us what the new ones are, the right
Pandemic pranks off the table on April Fools' Day, World News,It may be the global day for pranks but with the world under assault from the deadly coronavirus pandemic many governments on Wednesday were warning against virus-themed April Fools' jokes — some even threatening jail. The Apri
Man jailed and banned from driving for life after repeated drink-driving, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After sharing a bottle of red wine with a prospective employer, the former head of an investment company, Levin Lee Keng Weng, decided to drive home. As he drove along Bukit Timah Road in the leftmos
Christina Ricci sold handbag collection to pay for divorce battle, Entertainment News,Christina Ricci sold her handbag collection to pay for her divorce battle. The Wednesday actress split from James Heerdegen — the father of her eight-year-old son Freddie — in 2020 after seven years of marriage and
China disciplines 80 officials linked to major vaccine scandal, China News,BEIJING – China's corruption watchdog on Saturday (Feb 2) said it has disciplined more than 80 officials linked to a major vaccine scandal last summer that inflamed public fears over the safety of domestically produced d
'Play dead' a mom tells daughter in Florida school shooting 911 call, World News,FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – \”If he shoots, play dead,\” the mother of a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student told her daughter during the Florida mass shooting last month that left 17 dead, according to a r
These Family-Friendly Walks, Workshops, And Exhibitions are perfect for the young and old — and they are free , Lifestyle News,Be one with nature and enjoy all the fun and engaging events organised by the National Parks Board in Singapore. What's more, all of these activities and webinars are a
'I didn't see a point in living': Woman on how father's suicide led to decade-long struggle with guilt and trauma , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Looking back now, Ms Jacqueline Pak said there were signs that her father was suicidal. He had lost his job in a shipyard a few years bef
Man charged for spreading fake news on Covid-19 circuit breaker measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 40-year-old Singaporean man has been charged over false claims he allegedly made that supermarkets would only open two days a week as part of enhanced measures here. Kenneth Lai Yong Hui, 40, is ac
US nurse faints on live broadcast after receiving Covid-19 vaccine, World News,A nurse in the US passed out during a press conference on Thursday (Dec 17), shortly after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine that has been authorised for use by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). However, she later cl
Coronavirus: Singaporean to plead guilty to leaving home about 30 minutes before period of isolation ended, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man appeared in a district court on Friday (April 24) after he allegedly left home about 30 minutes before his period of isolation ended during the coronavirus out
10 pains every Singaporean driver has experienced, Lifestyle News,Singaporeans have a culture of complaining a lot when we get annoyed over the little things like when something “Suay” or unlucky happens to us. This applies to while we are driving as well. Therefore, we’ll explore the 10 pains ever
